Itika Sharma Punit

Stories by Itika Sharma Punit

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

Rediff.com   15 May 2015

Under Nikesh Arora's leadership, SoftBank has made several investments in India in a short span.

REVEALED! How Myntra plans to reach a gross merchandise value of $5 billion

REVEALED! How Myntra plans to reach a gross merchandise value of $5 billion

Rediff.com   13 May 2015

There are about 30-35 million people who shop online in India.

No IPO for two years as Flipkart not ready for quarterly scrutiny

No IPO for two years as Flipkart not ready for quarterly scrutiny

Rediff.com   8 May 2015

Recently, ex-Google executive Punit Soni joined FLipkart.

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2015

It hopes to leverage the growing number of mobile transactions

Snapdeal looks abroad for talent

Snapdeal looks abroad for talent

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2015

Firm has shortlisted 4 candidates for engineering head post

Snapdeal plans American listing in 2016-17

Snapdeal plans American listing in 2016-17

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2015

Snapdeal had appointed merchant bankers for listing on an American stock exchange

E-commerce boom? Only 39 million Indians shop online, says study

E-commerce boom? Only 39 million Indians shop online, says study

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2015

India's e-commerce market grew 27 per cent in 2014 to $3.8 billion.

Infosys looks to incubate ideas from its 1st ever global hackathon

Infosys looks to incubate ideas from its 1st ever global hackathon

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2015

Infosys recently hosted its first-ever global hackathon, which was held across 20 locations and saw participation from over 1,100 employees.

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

IT salary increments expected to remain subdued

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2015

After Infosys, hike in other IT companies also seen in 6-9% range.

E-commerce firms to give higher increments

E-commerce firms to give higher increments

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2015

The rises in the sector follow an increasing churn rate.

Jack Ma eyeing Indian e-commerce universe

Jack Ma eyeing Indian e-commerce universe

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2015

Ma is also exploring strategic play in one of the largest media houses in India.

Snapdeal eyes Rs 1,000-cr furniture GMV

Snapdeal eyes Rs 1,000-cr furniture GMV

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2015

E-commerce company Snapdeal expects its furniture segment to reach a gross merchandise value (GMV) of Rs 1,000 crore.

Obama's statement on L-1B visa norms fails to cheer Indian IT leaders

Obama's statement on L-1B visa norms fails to cheer Indian IT leaders

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2015

Senior management of companies use this visa for working in the US.

Amazon's cloud unit looks to higher engagement with Indian start-ups

Amazon's cloud unit looks to higher engagement with Indian start-ups

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2015

Amazon is working on deepening its engagement with young technology companies in the country.

Flipkart may be readying itself for Nasdaq listing

Flipkart may be readying itself for Nasdaq listing

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2015

Flipkart might consider Singapore, too, as listing norms aren't very strict.

Indian startups' American dreams

Indian startups' American dreams

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2015

Indian entrepreneurs increasingly looking to sell their products in US

Ola launches cashless rides on auto rickshaws

Ola launches cashless rides on auto rickshaws

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2015

Your next ride via the Ola app in an auto rickshaw could be cashless.

Infosys to have 25% women in leadership roles by 2020: Sikka

Infosys to have 25% women in leadership roles by 2020: Sikka

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2015

Gender diversity is important to the success of companies,he said.

New age tech firms empowering women

New age tech firms empowering women

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2015

Start-ups are adding value to the day-to-day lives of Indian women

Why is the Budget silent on ecommerce

Why is the Budget silent on ecommerce

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

Budget had no sector-specific measures.