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Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The top five most trusted brands are Samsung Mobiles, Sony, LG, Nokia and Tata.

Amazon launches online appliances store

Amazon launches online appliances store

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

As home and kitchen is one of the most sought after categories during Diwali, the launch comes at a time when customers can enjoy shopping for appliances with ease and convenience, the company said.

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The latest infusion brings the total capital pumped into Amazon's e-commerce business in India to Rs 22,390 crore

Amazon's new Hyderabad campus is its largest in the world

Amazon's new Hyderabad campus is its largest in the world

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Amazon's single largest building is also the single largest building in Hyderabad city. Spread over 9.5 acres, this multi-storied building comprises of 290 conference rooms, casual and collaborative work spaces that will house 15,000 employees, along with private areas, interfaith prayer rooms, mothers room, quiet rooms, showers, unisex rest rooms and a huge cafeteria besides a helipad on the building roof.

Extra security for Aligarh churches due to controversial Christmas day re-conversions

Extra security for Aligarh churches due to controversial Christmas day re-conversions

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Amid the proposed mass conversion ceremony by leaders of an Aligarh-based outfit here on December 25, the Christian community has sought for additional security for their churches in the city.

Fashionable or Funny? 9 crazy runway designs

Fashionable or Funny? 9 crazy runway designs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

These awfully bizarre designs made high-fashion look so ugly!

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The strategy these online marketplace companies follow in the next few months will determine whether Amazon gets to be the leader in 2017.

FDI in online retail will push growth: Amazon

FDI in online retail will push growth: Amazon

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

It also plans to open 5 new centres across India in addition to its two fulfilment centres (FCs) in Mumbai and Bangalore.

RBI caps withdrawals from Yes Bank; supersedes board

RBI caps withdrawals from Yes Bank; supersedes board

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The regulatory actions, undertaken by the RBI and the government, came hours after finance ministry sources confirmed that SBI was directed to bail out the troubled lender. For the next month, Yes Bank will led by the RBI-appointed administrator Prashant Kumar, an ex-chief financial officer of SBI.

Why no one is ready to bail out Air India

Why no one is ready to bail out Air India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Air India buyer has to take over interest-bearing debt of Rs 16,500 crore a large portion of which is aircraft related, meaning they are backed by aircraft value

Sonam, Shriya, Taapsee: Bollywood goes GLAM for Femina awards

Sonam, Shriya, Taapsee: Bollywood goes GLAM for Femina awards

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

These sassy beauties stun and how!

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Global e-commerce company Amazon has said it sees "substantial uncertainties" in interpretation of Indian laws, which could impact its business in one of the world's fastest-growing multi-billion dollar online shopping market.

Future Group, Amazon sign pact to sell goods online

Future Group, Amazon sign pact to sell goods online

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The partnership will initially focus on the Future Group fashion brands.

Modi clinches deal with Bezos, Amazon will keep investing in India

Modi clinches deal with Bezos, Amazon will keep investing in India

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Terrific meeting with Narendra Modi. Always impressed, energised by optimism and invention in India. Excited to keep investing and growing," Bezos wrote on social networking platform Twitter.

Jet Airways' finances hit air pocket; pilots reject pay cut plan

Jet Airways' finances hit air pocket; pilots reject pay cut plan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Jet Airways -- which has been flying for 25 years - on Friday described reports that the airline cannot fly beyond 60 days as "incorrect and malicious" as well as denied any talks of stake sale.

Flipkart claws back, snatches market share from Amazon

Flipkart claws back, snatches market share from Amazon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Its share among top three e-commerce players grew to 57% in March 2017 from 45% in June 2016

Amazon's $3-bn challenge to Flipkart

Amazon's $3-bn challenge to Flipkart

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Amazon has emerged a competition for posterboy of Indian e-commerce Flipkart.

Jet Airways net dives 44% to Rs 126 cr amid stiff competition

Jet Airways net dives 44% to Rs 126 cr amid stiff competition

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Total revenue dropped to Rs 5,406 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year from Rs 5,508 crore in the same period a year ago

SpiceJet flyers seeking refunds may have to wait for a few days

SpiceJet flyers seeking refunds may have to wait for a few days

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The airline has promised refunds within 10 days, but there is a rush

How Amazon plans to take on its contenders

How Amazon plans to take on its contenders

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Amazon has built the largest store in India with 22 million products.

Billion-dollar online sale ends, war of words begins

Billion-dollar online sale ends, war of words begins

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

While the first half of the year saw India's e-commerce market shrinking, the success of Diwali sales will boost the sector beyond last year's benchmark

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Additionally, promoter Naresh Goyal and Etihad Airways, which owns a 24 per cent stake in the airline, will infuse around Rs 2,000 crore into the airline, sources aware of the development said.

Our site got more traffic than the Taj: Amazon

Our site got more traffic than the Taj: Amazon

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Like its competitors, Amazon India, too, offered an 'Online Shopping Dhamaka' from September 21 to October 21, during which sellers offered deals and discounts on a host of products across categories on www.amazon.in.

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Tax collection at source would lock in Rs 400 crore of seller money, say Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal.

To take on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra to merge this week

To take on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra to merge this week

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The two companies have been negotiating to remain separate entities after a merger.

Mumbai's slumdwellers turn out to be Snapdeal fans

Mumbai's slumdwellers turn out to be Snapdeal fans

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Snapdeal delivers to the Dharavi centre, where buyers pick up their orders.

India and US settle 100 tax disputes

India and US settle 100 tax disputes

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

The development is expected to pave way for greater transfer pricing cooperation between the two countries, enhance investment flow

Amazon's big-week sale begins smoothly

Amazon's big-week sale begins smoothly

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

This was only four days after many aggrieved buyers chose social networking sites to attack Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day' discount this Monday (October 6), followed by an apology from the company's co-founders, Sachin and Binny Bansal.

Corporate leaders whose moves will be most watched in 2015

Corporate leaders whose moves will be most watched in 2015

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

India Inc has few leaders who are likely to grab headlines in 2015.

We have an open cheque book, says Amazon India head

We have an open cheque book, says Amazon India head

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

'If price was the driver in 1st year, it was convenience in the 2nd.'

How Amazon tries to woo customers in India

How Amazon tries to woo customers in India

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Amazon's investors are counting on its international business and expansion to help drive growth and support its $165 billion market value, one of the highest among US firms.

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Today, more about 35 per cent of Amazon's traffic is through mobiles.

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Walmart plans tieups with Indian online retailers

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

US retail major is in talks with Flipkart, Snapdeal, ShopClues and Grofers for partnership.

3 money lessons from Fashion Week!

3 money lessons from Fashion Week!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

A high fashion event can teach you a thing or two about money matters! Intrigued? Then read on to find out more!

Jeff Bezos reminds Flipkart he is the boss

Jeff Bezos reminds Flipkart he is the boss

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prominent print advertisements on Monday pitched Amazon's discount strategy against Flipkart's.

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Have Biyani and friends slowed e-retailers?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

'For how long can investors fund loss-making companies?'

How to salvage your foreign holiday

How to salvage your foreign holiday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Most tour operators offer accommodation to suit different budgets.

Amazon sets the pace for e-commerce in India

Amazon sets the pace for e-commerce in India

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Flipkart and Snapdeal take a cue from Amazon even as they differ on who is ahead in the race

We do well because we don't think of competition: Jeff Bezos

We do well because we don't think of competition: Jeff Bezos

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The chief executive of the e-commerce giant is making his second visit to India -- the first since Amazon entered this market.

'Modi can learn much from Narasimha Rao'

'Modi can learn much from Narasimha Rao'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh interacts with readers on Rediff Chat as he discusses the period that changed India's history, forever.