Shreya Nandi &Amp; Peerzada Abrar

Stories by Shreya Nandi &Amp; Peerzada Abrar

India's EU Trade Deal Has A LONG Way To Go

India's EU Trade Deal Has A LONG Way To Go

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2025

'Even if tariffs are reduced, non-tariff may still remain a challenge.'

India, US Fast-Track Trade Deal Talks

India, US Fast-Track Trade Deal Talks

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2025

'A deal will only be possible if India stops buying Russian oil -- but even then, New Delhi must not compromise its core red lines.'

Govt Targets 100 Products For Aatmanirbhar Push

Govt Targets 100 Products For Aatmanirbhar Push

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2025

'Our endeavour will be that we identify these products, put them in the public domain so that the manufacturers can look at them and give a boost to Make in India.'

Rare Earth Magnet Crunch Persists For Automakers

Rare Earth Magnet Crunch Persists For Automakers

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2025

'Despite assurance from China, none of the companies have received supplies from Chinese sellers.'

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2025

Festive sales are expected to surge 27 per cent to cross Rs 120,000 crore in 2025, driving Amazon and Flipkart to expand warehousing capacity by millions of cubic feet and extend delivery networks to thousands of new pin codes -- an infrastructure buildout that could reshape India's retail landscape for years.

Amazon cuts seller fees, boosts AI tools ahead of festive shopping season

Amazon cuts seller fees, boosts AI tools ahead of festive shopping season

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2025

Amazon India is repositioning itself as a comprehensive business partner rather than just an e-commerce platform, slashing seller fees and introducing artificial intelligence-powered tools ahead of the country's crucial festive shopping season that could determine the year's retail performance.

American Tech Caught in Trade Crossfire

American Tech Caught in Trade Crossfire

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2025

'Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft have large operations in India and rely on smooth trade and data flows.' 'Restrictions could raise their costs, limit AI chip exports, and complicate their India strategies.'

Exports To Key Global Hubs Drop Sharply

Exports To Key Global Hubs Drop Sharply

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2025

'There is definitely tepid demand because of the (reciprocal tariff) uncertainty.'

Qatar fund moves HC to recover $235 mn from Byju's

Qatar fund moves HC to recover $235 mn from Byju's

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is suing Byju Raveendran in Indian courts to recover $235 million from the embattled educational technology (edtech) entrepreneur, escalating a global legal battle that has ensnared one of India's most high-profile startup founders.

What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

What's Pushing India-US Ties To Breaking Point?

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2025

The deal fell through over unresolved disagreements over contentious issues, mainly on agriculture and automotive sector tariffs.

Pre-tariff rush to US lifts exports by 7% in July

Pre-tariff rush to US lifts exports by 7% in July

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2025

India's goods exports rebounded in July after two months of contraction, with outbound shipments rising 7.3 per cent to $37.24 billion, led by a surge in exports to the United States before the country's reciprocal tariff kicked in and bolstered by a recovery in exports to other key markets.

Amazon Gives India $12.7B AI Boost

Amazon Gives India $12.7B AI Boost

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

'The Indian developer community is one of the most vibrant communities.' 'Indian builders are incredibly passionate, curious, and excited to embrace new technologies.'

'India Can Convert Tariffs Into Win-Win Situation'

'India Can Convert Tariffs Into Win-Win Situation'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

'It's important for India to think about areas where it wants the US to move.' 'We can be far more innovative in what we ask the US.' 'Given that there's a package deal, why not do it?'

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2025

'That way you're not hostage just to US sort of exports to India.'

'AI Can Improve The Lives Of Millions Of Indians'

'AI Can Improve The Lives Of Millions Of Indians'

Rediff.com   7 Aug 2025

'We're already seeing signs of superhuman capability.'

Electronics to chemicals: Govt identifies critical sectors to boost FDI

Electronics to chemicals: Govt identifies critical sectors to boost FDI

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2025

The government has identified critical sectors, including electronics, chemicals, leather and footwear, and toys, where value chains can be strengthened to facilitate and drive foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country. Invest India, the investment promotion and facilitating agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has been actively identifying key value chains to focus on.

Hope Rises As China Processes Rare-Earths Requests

Hope Rises As China Processes Rare-Earths Requests

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2025

China accounts for about 70 per cent of global rare earth mining and nearly 90 per cent of rare earth magnet production, making it a dominant player and giving it significant leverage in global supply chains.

18K orders per min: Amazon India's Prime Day sale hits record high

18K orders per min: Amazon India's Prime Day sale hits record high

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2025

Amazon's latest Prime Day sale event broke records with over 18,000 orders per minute - a 50 per cent jump from 2024. Nearly 70 per cent of new memberships came from Tier-III cities.

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Illinois Tech To Open Mumbai Campus Next Year

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2025

At the Mumbai campus the institute will offer both UG and graduate degrees, most of its courses will focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Byju's Founders to Sue Investors

Byju's Founders to Sue Investors

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2025

'Byju's founders reserve all rights to bring actions against those parties that have caused damage to them personally and to their businesses.'