Peerzada Abrar, Udisha Srivastav, Ajinkya Kawale

Stories by Peerzada Abrar, Udisha Srivastav, Ajinkya Kawale

'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.'

International flights at Navi Mumbai airport by July next year

International flights at Navi Mumbai airport by July next year

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2025

It is the first airport in the country to have multi-modal connectivity. This includes a linkage to the project via road, rail, and a metro system.

Startups: 'India Is In A Golden Age'

Startups: 'India Is In A Golden Age'

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2025

'The conversation is no longer just about securing funds or acquiring customers but about the long-term value of customers.'

What fintechs must do to scale up presence of e

What fintechs must do to scale up presence of e

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2025

Non-banking entities such as fintech firms will have to tap into use cases beyond peer-to-peer (P2P) and peer-to-merchant (P2M) transactions to scale up the presence of the retail version of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), which is also known as the e, said industry players. These use cases will enable programmable transactions across domains, including the government's direct benefit transfer (DBT) schemes, with subsidies restricted to specific purposes such as food coupons, hospital bills, fertilisers, pesticides, and cross-border remittances.

Qcom industry may add 150,000 gig workers in 2025

Qcom industry may add 150,000 gig workers in 2025

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2025

Quick commerce (qcom) industry is poised to lead gig workforce hiring in 2025, propelled by a surge in demand for faster deliveries, expansion by existing players, entry of new competitors, and evolving consumer preferences in the post-pandemic era, according to industry experts. The qcom industry currently employs nearly 260,000 people - around 200,000 delivery personnel and 60,000 dark store workers, according to TeamLease Staffing.

Why Has FATF Summoned Indian Gaming Firms?

Why Has FATF Summoned Indian Gaming Firms?

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2025

Dream11, Baazi Games, Zupee and WinZO among others are invited for the discussion with the anti-money laundering watchdog.

WFO Or WFH? The Debate Goes On...

WFO Or WFH? The Debate Goes On...

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2025

'Given a chance, more than 50 per cent of employees would switch to WFH as opposed to working from office.'

'When An Influencer Promotes Everything...'

'When An Influencer Promotes Everything...'

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2025

'All credibility is lost.'

'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.'

What Folks Are Gifting This Valentine's Day

What Folks Are Gifting This Valentine's Day

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2025

Skincare gift combos, de-tan kits, makeup face palettes, healthy chocolate combos, scent hampers, books and bookmarks, silver bands, rings, gold pendants...

Digital Channels Boost Student Enrollments

Digital Channels Boost Student Enrollments

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2025

62 per cent of student enrolments are now driven by digital channels.

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.

'Plan Rapido's 500-city presence in next two quarters'

'Plan Rapido's 500-city presence in next two quarters'

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2025

'We handle close to 3 million rides daily, making us one of the largest players in this segment'

RBI lens on 8 fintech companies in P2P lending space

RBI lens on 8 fintech companies in P2P lending space

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2025

Currently there are 26 licensed players in the P2P lending sector but only 10-11 are actively operating.

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

870 Mn Accessed Internet In Indian Languages

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2025

Among urban users, 57 per cent mentioned a preference for accessing Internet content in vernacular languages.

Startups@9: 500 To 159,000 And Counting...

Startups@9: 500 To 159,000 And Counting...

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2025

From the launch of the 'Startup India' initiative in 2016, to the abolition of angel tax and easing of reverse flipping norms, the startup ecosystem is evolving.

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

2,148 Edtech Start-Ups Have Shut Down

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

'Many were caught in a burnout race, chasing unsustainable growth without innovating.'

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.

BharatPe targets IPO in 18-24 months, Ebitda profitability in FY25

BharatPe targets IPO in 18-24 months, Ebitda profitability in FY25

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2025

Fintech firm BharatPe is targeting an initial public offering (IPO) in the next 18-24 months with the company expecting profitability at an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and ammotisation (Ebitda) level for FY25, chief executive officer (CEO) Nalin Negi said.