Karan Choudhury And Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Karan Choudhury And Indivjal Dhasmana

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

Trump Jr not planning an India venture, but is open to one

Trump Jr not planning an India venture, but is open to one

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

According to Trump Junior, since his father took office, the level of scrutiny has been quite frustrating and disgusting, reports Karan Choudhury.

PNB likely to face teething problems while upgrading system

PNB likely to face teething problems while upgrading system

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2018

Upgradation to the new product (from Infosys) will stabilise by this month-end

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2018

Experts believe that the sector should not jump to conclusions on WhatsApp Pay, which is still in its 'Beta testing' phase.

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Even as the government's move to hike import duties on 45 items is seen as a sign of protectionism, the prime minister was himself involved in the process.

A golden advice for all equity investors

A golden advice for all equity investors

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2018

If an equity share is purchased before January 31, 2018, at Rs 100 and the highest price quoted on January 31, 2018, in respect of this share is Rs 120, there will be no tax on the gain of Rs 20.

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2018

The existing double taxation avoidance agreements will not be covered by the proposed change, implying that in order to tax Facebook, Google and the like, India will require to renegotiate tax treaties.

Why these 200 Paytm staff are smiling all the way to the bank

Why these 200 Paytm staff are smiling all the way to the bank

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2018

Paytm's secondary share sale gave an opportunity to its employees - both former and current - to liquidate their vested Esops and earn around Rs 500 crore in total.

Finally some good news! IMF, World Bank peg 2017-18 GDP at 6.7%

Finally some good news! IMF, World Bank peg 2017-18 GDP at 6.7%

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2018

"Growth is expected to moderate gradually in China... pick up in India, and remain broadly stable in the Asean-5 region."

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2018

'If you consider only demonetisation and GST as my government's work, it will be a big injustice to me.'

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Uber to drive into Indian sunset?

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2018

Comment by SoftBank board member sets off talk of Ola-Uber merger.

Job situation in India is not all that scary

Job situation in India is not all that scary

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2018

7 million jobs will be created in formal sector in FY18

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2018

'We are training people to learn AI, machine learning, robotics; it is just new programmes that teach them new things and the raw material, the people, are eager to learn.'

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2018

The Cabinet approval would help more than 200 fashion and apparel brands who are lined up to enter India, including international labels such as Avva, Colin's, Damat, Tudba Deri and Dufy

Meeting fiscal deficit target won't be easy for Jaitley

Meeting fiscal deficit target won't be easy for Jaitley

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2018

On the basis of Budget projections, the Centre needs Rs 7.3 trillion revenue during December-March and its expenditure must be limited to Rs 6.7 trillion.

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2018

With the arrival of new players such as Amazon Pay, Google Tez and Flipkart's PhonePe, digital money companies are now changing their business pitch.

Chinese invasion with a difference

Chinese invasion with a difference

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

China Construction forms consortium with Gurugram-based realty developer Tulip Infratech for road projects in India

Why retailers are angry with the government

Why retailers are angry with the government

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

While brick-and-mortar retailers have been the most vocal in their protests, e-tailers do not seem to be in a hurry.

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

To attract more FDIs, govt mulling changes in MRP labeling norms

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2017

India's MRP and Packaged Commodities Acts are dated and not in line with the modern world's digital price mechanisms and comparisons.