Patanjali Pahwa &Amp;Amp; Alnoor Peermohamed

Stories by Patanjali Pahwa &Amp;Amp; Alnoor Peermohamed

Beware FoodPanda and Swiggy, UberEats is here!

Beware FoodPanda and Swiggy, UberEats is here!

Rediff.com   8 May 2017

Uber would look to expand the service to six Indian cities

The high price India Inc pays for Google ads

The high price India Inc pays for Google ads

Rediff.com   3 May 2017

In 5 years, prices for keywords on Google's AdWords platform have gone up three to five times. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Despite hefty losses, SoftBank still backs Ola

Despite hefty losses, SoftBank still backs Ola

Rediff.com   2 May 2017

Industry watchers say while it's completely possible for a firm like SoftBank to step in and take control of Ola, it's usually one of the least favoured options.

What makes India the third largest global site for Artificial Intelligence companies?

What makes India the third largest global site for Artificial Intelligence companies?

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

Experts believe adoption of AI in developing countries will be much faster than in developed nations, as the magnitude of change it will bring will be far larger.

When India's 10,000 brightest techies unite

When India's 10,000 brightest techies unite

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

Smart India Hackathon 2017 saw them build computer programmes or smartphone applications for 598 problems identified by different government departments.

BIGGEST challenge Xiaomi is facing in India

BIGGEST challenge Xiaomi is facing in India

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

The company currently controls over 30 per cent of the online smartphone market in the country, but says that isn't enough.

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2017

iD Fresh Foods, India's largest ready-to-cook food manufacturer, is looking to create a Rs 1,000-crore business in the next five years.

Flipkart gets $1 bn funding from Tencent, Microsoft

Flipkart gets $1 bn funding from Tencent, Microsoft

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

Flipkart eyes another $500 mn from eBay, which seeks to merge India ops with it and exit business

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

India turns talent backyard for Southeast Asian taxi apps to fight Uber.

Ex-employee accuses TVF boss of sexual harassment

Ex-employee accuses TVF boss of sexual harassment

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

The ex-employee alleges that she was asked to 'walk out' when she elevated the issue to her bosses at TVF.

Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms

Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

The draft rules underline security parameters that digital wallet companies, such as Paytm, FreeCharge and Mobikwik, will have to follow

Bengaluru cab drivers up the ante against Uber, Ola

Bengaluru cab drivers up the ante against Uber, Ola

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

JD(S) will help them build a competing app, which, will work on a cooperative model, where drivers will own the app and will decide prices which the customers will have to pay

How Flipkart is countering Alibaba-led Paytm Mall

How Flipkart is countering Alibaba-led Paytm Mall

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2017

Seeks to cut biz costs by 10% for sellers across 24 verticals, by slashing fees and delivery charges.

Now, Paytm feels the Jio burn

Now, Paytm feels the Jio burn

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Ending Paytm's monopoly as the only wallet payment option on Uber, the ride-hailing service has decided to allow payments through Jio Money. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley

Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

This is the sixth consecutive markdown in the valuation of Flipkart by the US firm.

Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu

Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Zomato is investing in setting up infrastructure, which existing restaurants will be able to use'.

India to revive 3-decade-old plan to build first passenger aircraft

India to revive 3-decade-old plan to build first passenger aircraft

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2017

The government is expecting to connect small towns with main metros through its Regional Connectivity Scheme

How soon can Vistara fly international?

How soon can Vistara fly international?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Vistara CEO Phee Teik Yeoh discusses the airline's expansion plans and challenges with Alnoor Peermohamed.

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2017

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says global aircraft makers will have to get approval from their own governments to transfer technology and build jets in India.

Look who's buying Tesla cars in India!

Look who's buying Tesla cars in India!

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2017

Tesla began taking orders for its Model 3 sedan from Indian customers in 2016 and caught the fancy of people like GOQii's Vishal Gondal, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma and venture capitalist Mahesh Murthy. Amid hints from Elon Musk, Alnoor Peermohamed reports on Tesla's Indian entry.