Arnab Dutta, Samreen Ahmad And Urvi Malvania

Stories by Arnab Dutta, Samreen Ahmad And Urvi Malvania

Xiaomi to offer digital payments services in India

Xiaomi to offer digital payments services in India

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2019

Consumers can effectively make payments using UPI and other debit cards, credit cards and internet banking across 120 banks and over 120 billers, Xiaomi said.

In the past four years, Adidas' net profit margin jumped highest among rivals

In the past four years, Adidas' net profit margin jumped highest among rivals

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

Adidas' profit after tax has grown to Rs 140 crore in 2017-18.

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Revealed: Star India's IPL plans

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2019

100 commentators, across languages, will bring this season's games to viewers's homes in India and across the world.

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

What's powering online gaming: 70% from small towns

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2019

74% of users play fantasy sports 1-3 times a week, with the majority playing once a week and 20% of the respondents reported playing more than five times a week, says a report on the online gaming industry in India.

Sportswear major Under Armour plans branded stores in India

Sportswear major Under Armour plans branded stores in India

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2019

Initially, it is targeting locations such as upmarket malls in major cities, such as Delhi and the surrounding region, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

Will poll fever dim brands' love for IPL?

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2019

There are many who see a potential drop in interest by brands this year given that election news tends to cut into sports viewership.

Bollywood ban a blow to Pak's exhibitors

Bollywood ban a blow to Pak's exhibitors

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2019

'Banning Bollywood films will mean a paucity of content to keep the multiplexes and theatres running profitably.'

Xiaomi's India play runs on social media warriors

Xiaomi's India play runs on social media warriors

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2019

From spreading updates about the brand and upcoming devices to creating personalised world-of-mouth goodwill for Xiaomi -- its online army of fans have swelled parallelly with Xiaomi's fortunes in the country.

How Nokia is riding the 5G wave in India

How Nokia is riding the 5G wave in India

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2019

Nokia, that has already begun manufacturing of 5G equipment at its Chennai plant, is also readying for exporting the products to several key markets like the US.

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

At 18 brands, Gully Boy is within striking distance of King Kohli

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2019

Don't go by the number, Ranveer Singh says, he is picky when it comes to endorsements. There are some brands he will never endorse. Fairness creams, for example, but he does not turn away from cola and alcohol brands.

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

How Samsung plans to regain the top slot in India

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2019

After the government backtracked on its plan to impose Customs duty on pricier components, Samsung has decided to begin production of key mobile parts in Noida from April.

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Ronnie Screwvala bets big on non-cricket sports

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2019

The growing interest in alternative sports is encouraging Ronnie Screwvala to extend the U Mumba brand from kabaddi to football and volleyball.

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Yippee! Movies can be made faster

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2019

With the introduction of the single window clearance provision, pre-production windows are expected to reduce significantly. Not only will it have an impact on the operational cost of the film, it will also allow studios to release films faster.

Coke eyes IPL

Coke eyes IPL

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2019

Coca-Cola will, apart from the coming World Cup in England and Wales, feature as the exclusive non-alcoholic beverage partner at all major ICC events -- men's and women's T20 World Cups in Australia in 2020, ICC Women's World Cup 2021 in New Zealand... Also, the World Cup 2023, to be hosted by India.

Why the Jio Phone rules the feature phone market

Why the Jio Phone rules the feature phone market

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2019

It has captured 38 per cent of the feature phone segment in 2018 through frequent innovation, says Arnab Dutta.

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Bollywood moves to Bharat

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2019

'Perhaps there is a greater understanding of small town India amongst our stars today than earlier.'

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Coming soon: Lots of desi Netflix, Prime originals

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2019

Netflix and Prime have decided that rather than only buying the rights to Bollywood blockbusters to expand their reach in India, producing original content would be a better idea.

Patanjali rebuts charge of profiteering from lower GST rates

Patanjali rebuts charge of profiteering from lower GST rates

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2019

Anti-profiteering authority puts Baba Ramdev-led company in the dock for allegedly not passing on benefits received from the reduced rate of taxation under the GST regime. Patanjali to respond to notice at January 28 hearing.

10% quota in educational institutes 'herculean task'

10% quota in educational institutes 'herculean task'

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2019

'It seems to be a hasty step ahead of the election.'

Lessons brands can learn post Pandya-Rahul fiasco

Lessons brands can learn post Pandya-Rahul fiasco

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2019

India has a history of successful mascots. The adorable Amul Girl has been gracing hoardings with topical punch lines. And Maharaja, launched way back in the 1940s, continues to represent the Air India with a new look since 2015.