Karan Choudhury &Amp; Alnoor Peermohamed

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How PolicyBazaar's Yashish Dahiya changed India's insurance scene

How PolicyBazaar's Yashish Dahiya changed India's insurance scene

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

Dahiya's first internet-based venture to sell insurance failed, but he was convinced digital was the future

Google India's Wi-Fi project to soon go global

Google India's Wi-Fi project to soon go global

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2018

Most of the markets it is now looking at in hopes of gaining the next billion internet users have demographics similar to that of India.

Walmart may now be dragged to court over Flipkart buy

Walmart may now be dragged to court over Flipkart buy

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2018

In two months, as many as 25 complaints have been sent to Enforcement Directorate, Competition Commission of India, Reserve Bank of India and income tax department, beside various state agencies, to thwart the deal.

Nationwide protest planned against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Nationwide protest planned against Walmart-Flipkart deal

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2018

Ever since the deal was announced of Walmart spending over $16 bn for a 77 per cent stake in Flipkart, the road to the takeover of India's biggest online marketplace has been quite bumpy

Flipkart awaits CCI nod for Walmart deal, puts plans on hold

Flipkart awaits CCI nod for Walmart deal, puts plans on hold

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2018

Flipkart has not been able to process with its plans of getting into the grocery vertical and is stuck on running pilots in select cities.

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Soon, 'Life Box' will deliver hearts for transplant by drones

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2018

The new device, building by a team of Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, will keep the heart in good condition for about eight hours.

$1.3-billion Swiggy is India's most valuable online food ordering platform

$1.3-billion Swiggy is India's most valuable online food ordering platform

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2018

Swiggy is shoring up capital to defend its position as India's largest food-ordering app as rivals Zomato and FoodPanda focus on growth after receiving funds

Turnaround man Jason Kothari quits Snapdeal to head Infibeam

Turnaround man Jason Kothari quits Snapdeal to head Infibeam

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2018

Infibeam appointed Kothari as president, strategy, corporate development, international operations, and investor relations.

Not online or off, retail giants work on being omni-channels

Not online or off, retail giants work on being omni-channels

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2018

Online biggies and global retail giants are working on being omnipresent in both the virtual and the real world to see what helps them get the numbers, says Karan Choudhury.

Roadblocks that could derail the Walmart, Flipkart deal

Roadblocks that could derail the Walmart, Flipkart deal

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2018

'If Walmart is a physical retailer, why is it striking a deal with Flipkart for the online space?'

Zomato to rejig top brass as investors look for change

Zomato to rejig top brass as investors look for change

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2018

Company says it is just replacing old guard with stronger leaders

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their products to traditional retailers.

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Ramdev's messaging app 'Kimbho' goes off Play Store hours after launch

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2018

While experts claimed that Patanjali's Swadeshi messaging app was removed form Google Play over security concerns, Kimbho declared that it was removed because of heavy traffic.

Elon Musk breaks silence, reveals why Tesla is out of India

Elon Musk breaks silence, reveals why Tesla is out of India

Rediff.com   31 May 2018

He says that while 30 per cent of parts must be locally sourced, the supply doesn't yet exist in India to support that

Why EV owners in Bengaluru have little to worry about

Why EV owners in Bengaluru have little to worry about

Rediff.com   22 May 2018

Ather Energy would set up 30 charging points across Bengaluru by the end of May and the number would go up to 60 by the end of the year.

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Rediff.com   17 May 2018

While the talks are still at a preliminary stage, sources said major retail players had held discussions with Amazon

Paytm may process Rs 60,000 cr in monthly bank transfers by end of 2018

Paytm may process Rs 60,000 cr in monthly bank transfers by end of 2018

Rediff.com   14 May 2018

Using the app, bank transfers can be done from/to any bank account, making it easier to make payments at no charge. Even non-KYC Paytm users can avail the facility.

Flipkart in kitty, Walmart plans IPO in 4 years

Flipkart in kitty, Walmart plans IPO in 4 years

Rediff.com   13 May 2018

In a filing with the US Security and Exchange Commission on Friday, Walmart said it would allow the initial public offering of Flipkart in four years at a valuation no less than what it invested in the e-commerce firm, if a grouping of minority shareholders asks for it.

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Rediff.com   9 May 2018

The latest infusion brings the total capital pumped into Amazon's e-commerce business in India to Rs 22,390 crore

Post Walmart deal, Flipkart will likely build a $1 bn M&A warchest

Post Walmart deal, Flipkart will likely build a $1 bn M&A warchest

Rediff.com   8 May 2018

Readying its game plan, the Bengaluru-based e-commerce giant plans to renew talks of investments in various companies such as Swiggy, BookMyShow, Pepperfry, UrbanClap