Udisha Srivastav, Business Standard

Stories by Udisha Srivastav, Business Standard

Now, Take a Swadeshi Ride with Bharat Taxi

Now, Take a Swadeshi Ride with Bharat Taxi

Rediff.com   6 days ago

The Bharat Taxi platform is already positioning itself as the world's largest driver-owned mobility network, with more than 51,000 drivers across cars, autos, and bikes registered in New Delhi and Saurashtra, Gujarat.

India on track to surpass $4 trn GDP in FY26: CEA

India on track to surpass $4 trn GDP in FY26: CEA

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2025

India is on track to exceed the $4 trillion milestone in 2025-26 (FY26), surpassing the $3.9 trillion gross domestic product (GDP) mark recorded at the end of March 2025, Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran said on Tuesday.

Sebi Eases IPO Lock-In Rules

Sebi Eases IPO Lock-In Rules

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2025

Sebi has proposed allowing depositories to mark such pledged shares as 'non-transferable' for the duration of the lock-in period, based on instructions from the issuer.

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits give interest, and real estate earns rent.' 'Gold, silver, and even Bitcoin produce no income, they merely store value. So, they should not be compared to productive assets.'

Nykaa net profit more than triples to Rs 34 crore

Nykaa net profit more than triples to Rs 34 crore

Rediff.com   8 Nov 2025

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, the parent company of beauty retailer Nykaa, recorded a 3.4x growth in net profit at ~34.43 crore in the second quarter of FY26, up from ~10.04 crore in the corresponding period last year.

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

'Banks Need To Reinvent Themselves'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2025

'Reinvention is not a hugely difficult task. With technology as available today, you can reinvent yourself pretty quickly.'

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

UPI Goes Global, Fintech Hits A Wall

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2025

'When you think of cross-border payments, the first things that come to mind are risk, compliance, taxation, speed, and cost.'

Startups go vertical in India's qcom race

Startups go vertical in India's qcom race

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2025

As the quick commerce (qcom) race hots up, a new model - vertical qcom - is gaining investor attention. Unlike horizontal players such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, which stock everything from groceries to gifts and gadgets, vertical platforms focus on depth over breadth.

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave

JLR Cyberattack Triggers $2.55 Billion Shockwave

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2025

At an estimated 1.9 billion in losses and over 5,000 UK organisations affected, the Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack has been labelled the most economically damaging cyber incident in UK history, exposing the deep vulnerability of interconnected supply chains.

How Quick Commerce Is Reshaping Festive Gifting

How Quick Commerce Is Reshaping Festive Gifting

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2025

India's gifting market is seeing its biggest festive season yet, with sales through quick commerce platforms like Zepto, Blinkit and Instamart jumping 40%-50% year-on-year.

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Pilot Training In India Is Below The Mark

Rediff.com   14 Oct 2025

The principal problem lies in lack of training infrastructure and relatively lax safety standards.

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Gold, Silver Shine As Stocks Slip

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2025

'The frenzy for gold is primarily due to the uncertainty surrounding the tariff war.'

Deeptech Now Dominates Indian VC Portfolios

Deeptech Now Dominates Indian VC Portfolios

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2025

Deep-tech now forms over half of VC portfolios in India as firms like Cornerstone, Unicorn India Ventures and All in Capital back startups combining research with scalable models

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert

Munir's Moves: Why India Must Be On High Alert

Rediff.com   26 Aug 2025

A Pakistan that is more secure in its relations with the US is also one that might well wish to indulge in another cross-border misadventure.

Festive Buzz To Boost Gig Jobs

Festive Buzz To Boost Gig Jobs

Rediff.com   11 Jul 2025

Qcom alone is expected to account for a 60 per cent surge in gig hiring, adding 1.5 million to 2 million roles.

Startups Could Hire 100,000 To 200,000

Startups Could Hire 100,000 To 200,000

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2025

Hiring demand is strongest for high-impact technology and product roles, particularly DevOps engineers, product managers, and full-stack developers.

GoI greenlights bike taxis, over to states

GoI greenlights bike taxis, over to states

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2025

While mobility aggregators such as Rapido and Uber have welcomed the decision, gig workers associations and unions remain concerned.

'The RBI has started to support growth'

'The RBI has started to support growth'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2025

'Deposit and lending rates have started to fall considerably. It is likely to spur investment and consumption of durables.'

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

'We will be present across India over next 3-5 yrs'

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2025

'There's been interest from multiple states, and exploratory conversations are ongoing.'

10 Indian Startups in WEF Top 100

10 Indian Startups in WEF Top 100

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2025

Notably, four portfolio companies-- Agnikul, ePlane, CynLr, and GalaxEye -- of deep-tech investor Speciale Invest made it to the list.