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Losing Delhi elections could upset Modi's reforms agenda

Losing Delhi elections could upset Modi's reforms agenda

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

If Modi rethinks on pro-biz policies, investors will suffer.

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Do you know 5,000 Chinese live in India?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

India needs strong, stable govt for next 10 yrs; weak coalitions bad: Doval

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Fragmented polity will make it impossible for India to realise its will because weak governments are unable to take hard decisions, the NSA said.

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The new feature is up and running in Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur

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.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

For the four new players, the spike in wealth is 126 per cent.

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.

Tata group unveils plan to ride the start-up wave

Tata group unveils plan to ride the start-up wave

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

The Tata group is planning a big splash.

Is Walmart chasing a mirage in Flipkart?

Is Walmart chasing a mirage in Flipkart?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Flipkart will need $2 bn annual profit to make Walmart investment viable, which will mean yearly revenue of $100 bn

How Paytm managed to meet the note ban rush

How Paytm managed to meet the note ban rush

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Paytm has, since November 8, been on an overdrive, rolling out a series of features on its app including multi-language options for a no-holds barred access across the country. The company is now planning to make Paytm available on all types of mobile phones, going much beyond smartphones.

Ajay Banga, Nadella among world's top 50 biz leaders

Ajay Banga, Nadella among world's top 50 biz leaders

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is at the second place.

India asks Chinese cos to set up manufacturing units

India asks Chinese cos to set up manufacturing units

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

The bilateral trade between India and China stood at $65.85 billion in 2013-14.

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Amazon has increased the commission on non-core segments by 2-9 per cent.

Flipkart grows user base to 100 million

Flipkart grows user base to 100 million

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Flipkart has seen 33 per cent growth in past 6 months despite slowing e-commerce business and stiff competition from Amazon.

New Snapdeal hiring halved

New Snapdeal hiring halved

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Not chasing IIM-A graduates whose joining dates have been deferred by rival Flipkart, says the company

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Long before he launched Paytm, Vijay Shankar Sharma, a 32 year old from Aligarh, embarked on his ambitious entrepreneurial journey.

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.

Plot thickens over who stole Paytm data

Plot thickens over who stole Paytm data

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Allegations are flying thick and fast, from harassment, pressure on employees to sell their stocks in the firm, to not one but two extortion calls.

After clean chit, SoftBank heir apparent Arora quits

After clean chit, SoftBank heir apparent Arora quits

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Arora will resign less than two years since he joined the Japanese Internet conglomerate

China going through a slowdown or not, find out

China going through a slowdown or not, find out

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

The Chinese economy is not collapsing, it is shifting to different growth drivers which the old metrics used to judge China do not pick up.

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The numbers in India may not be as big but the opportunity for serious growth is all there.

Idea of Jio was seeded by Isha: Mukesh Ambani

Idea of Jio was seeded by Isha: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The 2016 upstart, called Jio, dislodged rivals and has emerged as the nation's No. 4 carrier by offering call services free for life and data transmission at dirt cheap rates.

My sobering encounters with Modi's Digital India

My sobering encounters with Modi's Digital India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

In these times of Rs 2,000 notes and digital payment apps, Syed Firdaus Ashraf tries to book tickets for Dear Zindagi.

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Amazon India Country Head Amit Agarwal refers to all talk of mergers as 'noise'. 'All this is a distraction, when the focus should be on the customer,' he says.

Paytm goes global

Paytm goes global

Rediff.com4 May 2016

It has signed up with Uber and Macys.

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

What digital start-ups can do, and cannot do

What digital start-ups can do, and cannot do

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Technology infrastructure solves many problems, but it cannot build roads or bridges and provide clean water. However, such activities are essential for human progress, and their creation provides jobs, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Snapdeal puts 200 employees on notice

Snapdeal puts 200 employees on notice

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

These workers have been asked to undergo a 30-day performance improvement plan.

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Can China sustain high levels of capital flight?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

A slowdown is evident.

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We need to create collaborative and/or disruptive platforms like Uber and Airbnb in all sectors to ensure responsive and responsible inclusive growth, says C P Gurnani.

Modi wins TIME readers' poll for 'Person of the Year' title

Modi wins TIME readers' poll for 'Person of the Year' title

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who did not make it to the final eight selected by TIME for the annual 'Person of the Year' title, has been hailed as one by its readers in an online poll conducted by the publication.

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.

Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons

Premji, Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Microsoft founder Bill Gates with an estimated fortune of $78 billion heads the list

If you could be in Davos...

If you could be in Davos...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

What's hot? What's not? What's next? C P Gurnani shares his highlights of the World Economic Forum Annual Summit in Davos.

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Venture capital investments in India's start-ups nearly halved to $1.5 billion in fourth-quarter 2015

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

Gallery of the strange! 10 odd, out of the ordinary photos

Gallery of the strange! 10 odd, out of the ordinary photos

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

10 odd images from the world

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Modi 9th on Forbes' most powerful person list; Xi tops

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Chinese President dethroned Russian President Vladimir Putin as the most influential person on the planet.

SoftBank may put more money into Snapdeal

SoftBank may put more money into Snapdeal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Snapdeal has been on the deal street for raising fresh funds in order to muscle up for the growing competition in e-commerce.