Peerzada Abrar &Amp;Amp; Akshara Srivastava

Stories by Peerzada Abrar &Amp;Amp; Akshara Srivastava

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

'It Was Always About The Bride'

'It Was Always About The Bride'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2025

'Her story, her life, her aspirations and struggles...' 'Indian weddings are not just about fuschia, pink and dancing. They have many nuances.'

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2025

'We saw 581 chocolate orders per minute and 324 rose orders per minute.'

'This Is Your Chance, India'

'This Is Your Chance, India'

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

'You don't need massive industry or huge energy resources.' 'You could start with just 3 or 4 people in a coffee shop and invent the world.'

Tech disrupting traditional industries, warn biz leaders

Tech disrupting traditional industries, warn biz leaders

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

Technology is rapidly reshaping industries that have long been rooted in tradition, driving a wave of innovation that is transforming everything from finance, banking, steel to manufacturing.

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday, travel is picking up as people look for quick getaways.

India To Develop 50 Tourism Sites

India To Develop 50 Tourism Sites

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2025

In a continued push to spiritual tourism, there will be a focus on destinations related to the life and times of Lord Buddha.

Udaan set for IPO as NCLT clears demerger plan

Udaan set for IPO as NCLT clears demerger plan

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Udaan, India's largest business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce company, has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for its internal corporate restructuring plan, according to sources. By consolidating into a single entity, the restructuring will enhance Udaan's agility and pave the way for various financing options, including the ability to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in India by 2026, according to people familiar with the matter.

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

'Our India centre is a hub for global innovation'

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2025

'Our business continues to roll out its strategy, the role of this GDTC continues to grow.'

Can India become a global innovation hub?

Can India become a global innovation hub?

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has entered into a partnership with the Startup Policy Forum (SPF), a premier industry organisation representing India's leading new-age companies.

While Dabur sees muted revenue growth in Q3, Marico is upbeat

While Dabur sees muted revenue growth in Q3, Marico is upbeat

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2025

Homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Dabur India is set to record low single-digit growth in consolidated revenue in the December quarter, it said in an update on Friday. The maker of Hajmola candy and Real fruit juice said rural consumption continued to be resilient and grow faster than urban in the third quarter.

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Nestaway co-founder accuses Tiger Global, Goldman of fraud

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2025

Bengaluru-based Nestaway's co-founder Amarendra Sahu has filed an First Information Report (FIR) alleging fraud, cheating, forgery of documents and criminal intimidation against Tiger Global, Chiratae Ventures and Goldman Sachs, in a rare instance of a startup founder filing a criminal complaint against its investors. The investors have approached the Orissa High Court, seeking to quash the FIR filed in September last year with the Bhubaneswar Police. The next hearing of the matter is scheduled for January 9.

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

'RBI has a tough balancing act to do'

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2025

'Inflation is not good for industry. Nor for the economy as a whole.'

Want To Take Your Parents For A Holiday?

Want To Take Your Parents For A Holiday?

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2024

From specialised senior-friendly tours to redesigned hotel amenities, hotels are becoming increasingly attuned to the unique requirements of elderly travellers.

CAIT seeks action against quick commerce firms

CAIT seeks action against quick commerce firms

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2024

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) representing 70 million traders has written to Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, drawing his attention to the alleged violations of laws and regulations by quick commerce (qcom) companies.

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2024

... catch up with Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto...

How AI is shaping the future of fashion e-commerce

How AI is shaping the future of fashion e-commerce

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2024

'We have reached 70 million monthly active users during this festival season, which is another great milestone for us.'

'Swiggy Is Now Focusing On Overall Growth'

'Swiggy Is Now Focusing On Overall Growth'

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2024

'Expect our food delivery business to deliver sustainable adjusted EBITDA margins of about 5 per cent in the medium term.'

India's gig economy may add 90 mn jobs, contribute 1.25% to GDP

India's gig economy may add 90 mn jobs, contribute 1.25% to GDP

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2024

The gig economy market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17 per cent to reach a gross volume of $455 billion by the end of 2024, according to a white paper by The Forum for Progressive Gig Workers. Estimates suggest the gig economy has the potential to create 90 million jobs and add 1.25 per cent to India's GDP (gross domestic product) over time.

Ola Electric may lay off 500 staffers in major rejig

Ola Electric may lay off 500 staffers in major rejig

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2024

Ola Electric is conducting an restructuring exercise which is expected to affect over 500 employees across various roles within the organisation, according to sources. This would be over 12 per cent of staff at the firm which has about 4,000 people. "This is a restructuring exercise ongoing for the last few months and is expected to conclude by next month," said a person familiar with the development.