Karan Choudhury &Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

Stories by Karan Choudhury &Amp; Subhayan Chakraborty

Real estate hogs highest spend in smart city projects

Real estate hogs highest spend in smart city projects

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

The new real estate hubs could typically take between 5 and 10 years to develop depending on the state of economy of the city and the state.

'FDI policy should be seen in light of Make in India'

'FDI policy should be seen in light of Make in India'

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

With EU, it is part of the FTA that we will need to negotiate.

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2016

Anil Madhav Dave is a known conservationist but may have to fight green allegations.

Slowing e-commerce sector spells gloom for realty

Slowing e-commerce sector spells gloom for realty

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

The e-commerce sector's usage of commercial spaces was about 4.2 million square feet of the total of 17.5 million sq ft consumed in the first half of 2015.

Shape up or ship out: Snapdeal sends out signal to staff

Shape up or ship out: Snapdeal sends out signal to staff

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl said those who do not perform will have to leave.

24/7 biz: Retailers worry about security

24/7 biz: Retailers worry about security

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

To run 24/7 establishments require infrastructure such as public transport.

For major e-commerce players, discounts still the way forward

For major e-commerce players, discounts still the way forward

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

It is still "discounts" that e-commerce players have to rely on to bring in customers, though they might claim otherwise.

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

From Bathinda to Bengaluru, 88 firms make it to start-up fund

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2016

These start-ups are different from the ones that have made it big in India.

Nikesh Arora's exit clouds fresh funding from SoftBank

Nikesh Arora's exit clouds fresh funding from SoftBank

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

Experts believe more efforts would be needed in future funding rounds.

Masa and I are still in love with each other: Nikesh Arora

Masa and I are still in love with each other: Nikesh Arora

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

Nikesh Arora patiently answered all questions and responded to remarks and observations.

After clean chit, SoftBank heir apparent Arora quits

After clean chit, SoftBank heir apparent Arora quits

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2016

Arora will resign less than two years since he joined the Japanese Internet conglomerate

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

StartUp India: Barely 1 in every 6 applicants qualifies so far

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Of the first 189 whose credentials have been probed from the 400 applicants till date, barely 30 make it - and only one qualifies for IPR benefits.

GST draft law brings all online purchases under its purview

GST draft law brings all online purchases under its purview

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2016

The tax, in lieu of local levies, will be imposed at the first point of a financial transaction.

Foreign firms to be invited to StartUp India anniversary

Foreign firms to be invited to StartUp India anniversary

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

The event will aim at drawing foreign investment in startups and push local partnerships.

Telangana wants to be the next start-up hub

Telangana wants to be the next start-up hub

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

The state is planning an event similar to PM Narendra Modi's Startup India.

Online shoppers to gain most from Amazon's $3 bn

Online shoppers to gain most from Amazon's $3 bn

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2016

Analysts say consumers would be the real winners.

Zomato loss runs to Rs 1.5 lakh monthly

Zomato loss runs to Rs 1.5 lakh monthly

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

The loss before tax shot up 262 per cent to Rs 492 crore for the financial year ended March 2016.

Paytm may play white knight to IIM grads benched by Flipkart

Paytm may play white knight to IIM grads benched by Flipkart

Rediff.com   27 May 2016

Sources said the fresh batch of profiles include students whose date of joining has been delayed by Flipkart.

Apple's India pie needs local flavour

Apple's India pie needs local flavour

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Tech giant allowed to set up fully owned shops, with 30% local sourcing like everyone else.

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

India Inc to government: Focus on GST, ease of doing biz

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

Implementation of GST is expected to increase the gross domestic product of the country.