Kanika Datta &Amp;Amp; Nivedita Mookerji

Stories by Kanika Datta &Amp;Amp; Nivedita Mookerji

After 12,000 cups of coffee, start-ups await investors' call

After 12,000 cups of coffee, start-ups await investors' call

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2016

There's little interest in seed funding now as investors are finding it a risky proposition.

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2016

'For how long can investors fund loss-making companies?'

Modi's flights abroad bill: Rs 77 crore

Modi's flights abroad bill: Rs 77 crore

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2016

Till December 2015, the prime minister has flown abroad 19 times, but the bills have been processed only for 2014 till now

We've already toppled Flipkart, Snapdeal: Shopclues

We've already toppled Flipkart, Snapdeal: Shopclues

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2016

Shopclues, the latest unicorn, was at the bottom of the sector loss pie.

Apple seeks wholesale licence

Apple seeks wholesale licence

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2016

The maker of the iPhone and the iPad has made a proposal to the government for a wholesale foray.

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2016

US retail major is in talks with Flipkart, Snapdeal, ShopClues and Grofers for partnership.

Now, start-ups to revive 'Only Vimal'

Now, start-ups to revive 'Only Vimal'

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2016

From 50 stores Vimal Textiles aims to have 150 in 3 years.

Budget 2016: What the aam aadmi wants from the FM

Budget 2016: What the aam aadmi wants from the FM

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2016

A raise in the I-T exemption limit has been sought by many.

Age of killer start-ups bring Bharat & India closer

Age of killer start-ups bring Bharat & India closer

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2015

India Inc was, perhaps, watching out for a repeat of the dot-com bubble burst of the early 2000s.

No off days, on duty all the time: That's PM Modi for you

No off days, on duty all the time: That's PM Modi for you

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2015

Since taking office in 2014, the prime minister has been working tirelessly, a query through RTI reveals.

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Few scandalous biz tycoons who made it big, ran it and got screwed

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2015

Indian business, on quite a different trajectory from its global counterpart, remains relatively insulated from any kind of backlash.

Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Centre this year

Only 10 smart cities may get funds from Centre this year

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2015

Of the 100 cities 20 were to get funding in 2015-16.

We have an open cheque book, says Amazon India head

We have an open cheque book, says Amazon India head

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2015

'If price was the driver in 1st year, it was convenience in the 2nd.'

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

Good opportunity to make India a tourist hotspot

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2015

The rise in India's relative attractions lie in the precipitous decline in safety of the more popular destinations, notes Kanika Datta.

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2015

Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.

Ola promises ride as soon you step out

Ola promises ride as soon you step out

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2015

Currently the average expected time of arrival for Ola vehicles is five minutes.

'No big Indian IT company is headed by a woman'

'No big Indian IT company is headed by a woman'

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2015

Physical security for women, the first step towards getting them into factories and offices, is all but absent in most Indian cities, notes Kanika Datta.

If Air India ceases to exist, who will be the biggest gainer?

If Air India ceases to exist, who will be the biggest gainer?

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2015

Air India must tighten costs to comes out of the red or it wil perish in no time, says experts.

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Day after drub, ministers cagey on social media

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2015

Most, save Jaitley and Venkaiah Naidu, were silent on Bihar polls; it was business as usual for the PM.