Peerzada Abrar, Avik Das

Stories by Peerzada Abrar, Avik Das

New US Visa Policy: No Impact On H1-Bs

New US Visa Policy: No Impact On H1-Bs

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

'Of course, people will have to carry documents all the time. There is overall uncertainty in living in the US.'

Tech startups worth $100 bn set to pursue IPOs by 2027: Rainmaker Group

Tech startups worth $100 bn set to pursue IPOs by 2027: Rainmaker Group

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2025

More than 30 technology startups, collectively valued at $100 billion, are poised to go public by 2027, signalling a potential rebound in India's stock market activity, according to a report by investment bank The Rainmaker Group. Walmart-owned Flipkart, financial technology (fintech) leader PhonePe, SoftBank-backed Lenskart, Razorpay, Zetwerk, and Meesho are among the top companies preparing to go public in India.

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

Amazon India ends referral fees on 12 million products

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2025

In its highest ever reduction in seller fees, ecommerce giant Amazon India has introduced zero referral charges on over 12 million products on its platform that are priced below Rs 300. The move is aimed at boosting seller growth on Amazon.in and supporting hundreds of thousands small businesses across the country.

Cognizant looks to break into top four IT services companies by 2027

Cognizant looks to break into top four IT services companies by 2027

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2025

Cognizant has said it aims to be back among India's top four IT services companies by 2027 by improving revenue, market share, bagging large deals, and gradual margin expansion. The Nasdaq-listed company does a major part of its business in India, but has trailed peers such as Tata Consultancy Services and Accenture over the last few years as growth tapered, margins squeezed, and attrition soared.

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

GCCs reach new heights in India with neo and mid-sized banks

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2025

Neo banks, along with mid-sized banks, are establishing global capability centres (GCCs) in India, mirroring the expansion strategies of larger global counterparts. This trend is being seen as the next major wave in the country's banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector.

AI Boom Fuels Demand for IT Specialists

AI Boom Fuels Demand for IT Specialists

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2025

Entry level engineers for these roles can be paid between Rs 4 lakh to Rs 8 lakh annually, which can go beyond Rs 30 lakhs for people with more than eight years of experience.

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

What Bessemer plans to do with its $350 million India-only fund

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2025

Bessemer Venture Partners has closed $350 million in capital for its second dedicated India fund to back founders in the region, who build enduring companies.

'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 Firms to Offer 3-6% Hikes

IT Firms to Offer 3-6% Hikes

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2025

IT attrition rate is expected to be around 12% to 13% this year.

'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.

'How Am I Supposed To Get A Job?'

'How Am I Supposed To Get A Job?'

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2025

'Our phones are taken away as we enter the room.' 'They are just asking us to sign without any discussion. If you ask for a discussion, they say, 'Sign first'.'

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.

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.

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.'