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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls India a potential AI leader

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calls India a potential AI leader

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Two years after his dismissive stance on India's AI potential raised eyebrows here, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday gave a ringing endorsement to Artificial Intelligence momentum in the country -- and billed India as an important market not just for the new-age technology itself but for the ChatGPT creator as well. In New Delhi on Wednesday, Altman -- while sharing dais with Union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw -- said India is the second biggest market for the company and that Open AI had tripled its users here in the last year.

CRED's Kunal Shah Is Top Startup Founder-Investor

CRED's Kunal Shah Is Top Startup Founder-Investor

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Kunal Shah has funded over 266 startups including Razorpay, Snapdeal, Zetwork, BlueSmart, Unacademy, Bliss Club, and Spinny, amongst others.

Analysts flag caution on Mamaearth IPO: Here's why

Analysts flag caution on Mamaearth IPO: Here's why

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Beauty and Personal Care (BPC) e-retailer Honasa Consumer's initial public offering (IPO) has failed to find backing from analysts due to the company's weak financial track record and expensive valuation. T Manish, research analyst at Samco Securities suggests avoiding the IPO as the company's financial performance does not inspire confidence. "The profit has been inconsistent and advertising and marketing expenses are incredibly high at around 40 per cent of the revenues.

Tata not involved in Snapdeal operations: Bahl

Tata not involved in Snapdeal operations: Bahl

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

While Tata Sons' Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata has made an investment in e-commerce company Snapdeal, he is not involved in its functioning.

Snapdeal beefs up m-commerce biz, acquires app maker Letsgomo

Snapdeal beefs up m-commerce biz, acquires app maker Letsgomo

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Letsgomo Labs has a 76-member team.

Now, Flipkart takes a dig at Snapdeal

Now, Flipkart takes a dig at Snapdeal

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal on Friday took pot shots at Snapdeal saying India should not be blamed for the latter's failure to hire "great engineers".

Snapdeal raises USD 500-mn from Alibaba, Foxconn and others

Snapdeal raises USD 500-mn from Alibaba, Foxconn and others

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

As per market estimates, the new round would value the city-based firm at about $ 4-5 billion.

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr, say sources.

India Post ties up with Snapdeal to sell stamps

India Post ties up with Snapdeal to sell stamps

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

There are 68 Philatelic Bureaux and 1,111 philatelic counters in the country.

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.

Prescription drugs still available online

Prescription drugs still available online

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The FDA Maharashtra on Friday lodged an FIR against Snapdeal.

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Nandan Nilekani, Gokul Rajaram at top two spots in value terms

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic. This was Sitharaman's fourth Budget. While the taxpayers were left in the lurch, once again, was she able to cheer Corporate India?

Angel investors tightened purse strings in 2016

Angel investors tightened purse strings in 2016

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Last year, the top 10 investors in the country had put their money in 209 deals, according to the data compiled by VCCEdge based on deals disclosed. This year they put money in only 60 deals.

Tata partners Snapdeal to sell houses online

Tata partners Snapdeal to sell houses online

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

As part of the partnership, about 1,000 homes across projects in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Chennai will be put up for sale on Snapdeal.

'New e-commerce rules regressive, will harm consumers'

'New e-commerce rules regressive, will harm consumers'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

USISPF slammed government's move and alleged that the amendments announced were without any consultation and are akin to changing rules in the middle of the game.

Snapdeal acquires majority stake in RupeePower

Snapdeal acquires majority stake in RupeePower

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

RupeePower aims to become the No 1 originator of financial products.

Flipkart confirms valuation at $15.2 billion

Flipkart confirms valuation at $15.2 billion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Flipkart's valuation of $15.2 bn arrived at during latest round of $700-mn fund raise.

E-commerce boom gives a lifeline to India Post

E-commerce boom gives a lifeline to India Post

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The delivery channel of India Post is being utilised primarily for small towns and cities.

Why Twitter's Biz Stone invested in this Indian startup

Why Twitter's Biz Stone invested in this Indian startup

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Tech grads from BITS Pilani identify a problem and then use technology to solve it. The Visit story.

Age of killer start-ups bring Bharat & India closer

Age of killer start-ups bring Bharat & India closer

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

India Inc was, perhaps, watching out for a repeat of the dot-com bubble burst of the early 2000s.

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

New York Stock Exchange President 38-year-old Tom Farley (ranked 7) and Twitter co-founder and CEO 37-year-old Jack Dorsey.

Daggers are out as Flipkart turns 8

Daggers are out as Flipkart turns 8

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Every competitor is eyeing the top slot that Flipkart holds.

India Inc young guns ape Gates, Jobs in vocal rivalry

India Inc young guns ape Gates, Jobs in vocal rivalry

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

For the traditionalists, wars on Twitter and Facebook smack of immaturity.

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

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

E-commerce boom spells doom for big retailers

E-commerce boom spells doom for big retailers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The threat may be a decade away, but it has brick-and-mortar sellers rethinking their strategies and banking on the govt to regulate online companies.

From Infosys to Snapdeal: Life lessons for start-ups

From Infosys to Snapdeal: Life lessons for start-ups

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Founders should have faith in themselves, their vision and their team, feels Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

E-commerce is awash in money, raising concerns about whether this is just another unsustainable internet trend headed for a bust.