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Carrefour fast tracks Indian operations

Carrefour fast tracks Indian operations

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

The French retailer, which has been talking to various Indian business houses for a possible partnership to roll out its wholesale operations in the cash- and-carry format, has also recruited around 50 people.

3 Indian companies in Forbes' list of top 10 innovative firms

3 Indian companies in Forbes' list of top 10 innovative firms

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The list includes Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints and Bharti Airtel - firms that investors feel are most likely to come up with the next big innovation.

Now, use RuPay cards for e-commerce transactions

Now, use RuPay cards for e-commerce transactions

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Multiple levels of integrations with the bank servers are required for enabling transactions.

Airline tickets just a phone call away

Airline tickets just a phone call away

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

Indian (formerly Indian Airlines) introduces dial-a-ticket scheme.

Unsolicited calls? Help may be at hand

Unsolicited calls? Help may be at hand

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

The Indian Banks Association and Indian Cards Council have joined hands to set up a data of telephone numbers whose owners do not wish to receive telephone calls from banking telemarketers for financial products or services.\n\n

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

Modi meets 42 global CEOs, pushes Startup India

Modi meets 42 global CEOs, pushes Startup India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Chairing an exclusive roundtable with 42 global CEOs and top executives from across 20 sectors, Modi stressed on continued political stability in India, predictability of policy, and pro-development and pro-growth policies.

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Krishna's appointment as head of the global IT giant adds to the growing list of Indian-origin executives at the helm of some of the biggest multinational companies. Krishna joins the club that includes Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga, PepsiCo's former CEO Indra Nooyi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Jobs a concern for consumers

Jobs a concern for consumers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Though optimistic about the country's current growth pattern and economic health, Indian consumers worry about employment generation prospects, says a consumer confidence survey.

Paying transaction fees on your credit card?

Paying transaction fees on your credit card?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Do you think the merchant outlets charging transaction fees on your credit card is a fair practice? Have you ever put your foot down and refused to pay the 2-2.5 per cent transaction fees and yet managed to buy the goods that you wanted? What are your opinions and experiences in this regard? We would like to hear from you.

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Apart from the Google team led by AI scientist Manish Gupta, the company will also partner with the research community across the country to focus on tackling challenges in fields like healthcare, agriculture, and education.

Tata card holders can redeem reward points online

Tata card holders can redeem reward points online

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Tata credit card holders will soon be able to instantly use the reward points they earn to have a cup of coffee or snacks by swiping their card.

Pay taxi fare by credit card in Bangkok

Pay taxi fare by credit card in Bangkok

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

Taxi passengers in Bangkok will soon be able to pay their fares with a credit card, making Thailand the first country in South East Asia to use the integrated system that comprises an automatic controller, handheld card reader, printer, meter and dis

How much money will I need?

How much money will I need?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Are you going the US to study? How much money do you need to carry with you?

Cashless payments: quicker and safer

Cashless payments: quicker and safer

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

FIFA secretary general Valcke all but says he's leaving

FIFA secretary general Valcke all but says he's leaving

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Jerome Valcke, FIFA's often-outspoken secretary general, all but confirmed on Friday that he will be leaving his job when Sepp Blatter is replaced as president of world soccer's governing body next February.

Card variants to flood India

Card variants to flood India

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

Indian consumer confidence dips

Indian consumer confidence dips

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

Overall Indian consumer confidence has dropped slightly says the second MasterIndex of consumer confidence survey conducted by MasterCard International across the South Asia, Middle East and Africa Region.

China-India synergy spells new superpower

China-India synergy spells new superpower

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

"The China-India business synergy is the tip of the iceberg of immense economic power," said Yuwa Hedrick-Wong, economic advisor to MasterCard International in Asia/Pacific.

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Why global captive centres are hiring more Indians

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Last year, there was almost 16 per cent increase in hiring by the Global Capability Centres in India.

Country Club ties up with ICICI Lombard

Country Club ties up with ICICI Lombard

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

The Chennai branch of Country Club Ltd has teamed up with the ICICI group to launch the 'CCI Flexi MasterCard life membership', bringing a host of benefits to its members.

HDFC Bank to offer 'health plus credit card'

HDFC Bank to offer 'health plus credit card'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

HDFC Bank has partnered with National Insurance Company and Mastercard International to launch its "HDFC Bank Health Plus Credit Card" and expects to sell 15,000-20,000 cards in the first year of the alliance.

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

With new RBI move, M-wallets face tough fight

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

While mobile wallets are still busy exploring the multiple facets of interoperability, experts believe that bringing in new customers would be costly affair and the numbers of new wallet users might not see a major hike anytime soon.

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke dismissed

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke dismissed

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

FIFA said on Wednesday it had fired General Secretary Jerome Valcke, once one of the global soccer body's most powerful figures, amid alleged corruption involving World Cup ticket sales.

Cheap ways to have great dates!

Cheap ways to have great dates!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

SoftPro, Frontline put JV on block

SoftPro, Frontline put JV on block

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Apart from making your purchases on these platforms expensive, it will also mean sellers will have to face the brunt of reduced cash flows amid already low margins for some. Experts said the proposal, which will take effect on April 1, 2020, and will be inserted as a new section in the Income Tax Act, is expected to affect the working capital of e-commerce companies and reduce cash flows for e-sellers.

IBM keen on participating in Smart Cities, Digital India projects

IBM keen on participating in Smart Cities, Digital India projects

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

US-based global technology giant IBM expressed keen interest in participating in India's newly-launched initiatives like Smart Cities and Digital India.

Government plans cyber security cess on e-payment cos

Government plans cyber security cess on e-payment cos

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Experts believe that the government needs more innovative ways to secure the cyber space in the country and a cess is more like a punishment which would not help in the long run.

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The CEOs round table is expected to be attended by Apple chief Tim Cook, Walmart head Doug McMillon, Caterpillar's Jim Umpleby, Google head Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A powerhouse line-up mixing Hollywood, diplomacy and corporate America streamed into the White House for President Barack Obama's lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Fresh blow for FIFA! Suspends No 2 official

Fresh blow for FIFA! Suspends No 2 official

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

World football body FIFA put Jerome Valcke, its second-ranking official, on leave on Thursday just hours after an ex-footballer raised allegations he was involved in a plan to resell 2014 World Cup tickets for a lucrative profit.

Facebook pours water on Ambani's 'data is oil' analogy

Facebook pours water on Ambani's 'data is oil' analogy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'No analogy is perfect, but a better liquid to liken data to is water, with the global internet like a great borderless ocean of currents and tides,' Facebook's vice-president, global affairs and communications, Nick Clegg, said in New Delhi.

Modi, Trump agree to sort out trade disputes at the earliest

Modi, Trump agree to sort out trade disputes at the earliest

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

While the Trump administration wants India to lower the trade barriers and embrace "fair and reciprocal" trade, India has raised tariffs on 28 items exported from the US in retaliation to America's withdrawal of preferential access for Indian products.

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.

Early Diwali for SBI borrowers

Early Diwali for SBI borrowers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Processing fee waived on car, gold and personal loans till December