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Has India turned its back on Apple?

Has India turned its back on Apple?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Once the darling of consumers, the April-June sales figure for Apple is a historic low. This has coincided with Chinese player OnePlus taking top spot in premium smartphones with a share of 40 per cent and Samsung slipping to second position at 34 per cent in April-June.

Ola reports first-ever operating profit of Rs 90 cr in FY21

Ola reports first-ever operating profit of Rs 90 cr in FY21

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Ola has reported its first operating profit of Rs 89.82 crore for 2020-21, even as the ride-hailing company's revenue declined 65 per cent to Rs 689.61 crore amid COVID-19 induced lockdowns. As per regulatory documents filed by ANI Technologies - the parent company of Ola - it had logged standalone operating profit (profit before finance cost, depreciation, amortisation and tax (EBITDA)) of Rs 89.82 crore in FY21 on a standalone basis, while it had registered a loss of Rs 610.18 crore in the preceding fiscal year.

Post takeover, Sun Pharma to rebrand Ranbaxy drugs in the US

Post takeover, Sun Pharma to rebrand Ranbaxy drugs in the US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Ranbaxy drugs sold in the United States will be gradually rebranded as Sun Pharma treatments

'We saw a lot of first-time investors entering the capital markets'

'We saw a lot of first-time investors entering the capital markets'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'A lot of first-time users who have entered the markets after Covid are increasingly investing in mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and stocks for their long-term goals.'

10 Tips to Stay Relevant in a VUCA World

10 Tips to Stay Relevant in a VUCA World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Be brave to fail, learn, and lead, advises Abhilash R, founder and CEO, Bloombloom Dreambiz (P) Ltd and B-HUB Lifespaces.

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Stalin Prepares For Battle Of 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The going is not going to be easy for the DMK and its allies in Elections 2024. Despite the seats sweepstake in the 2021 assembly polls, the vote-share difference of 5.6% (DMK's 45.38% versus AIADMK-BJP's 39.72%) is not insurmountable on a bad day, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Budget 2012: No concrete direction for retail

Budget 2012: No concrete direction for retail

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The decision in respect of allowing FDI in multi-brand retail trade up to 51 per cent subject to compliance with specified conditions. Also, The finance minister mentioned in budget speech that the efforts are on to arrive at broad based consensus in consultation with state Governments.

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

After a chequered decade, IPL set to dazzle again

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on Saturday with two reinstated teams and a new broadcaster in a fresh testament to its undiminished appeal to India's incurably cricket-obsessed masses.

With Air India will Pawan Ruia prove to be India's 'turnaround tycoon'?

With Air India will Pawan Ruia prove to be India's 'turnaround tycoon'?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Pawan Ruia has finally done it, a beaming Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, then West Bengal chief minister, had said at the reopening of the 70-year-old Sahagunj factory owned by Dunlop in 2005. But with the Calcutta high court passing a winding-up order in 2013 and the Trinamool Congress-led state government passing a Bill to take over the company in 2016, the once-upon-a-time undisputed leader in the Indian tyre industry looks vastly undone. But that can hardly be a deterrent for Ruia, who has a penchant for making headlines one way or the other.

Now, start-ups to revive 'Only Vimal'

Now, start-ups to revive 'Only Vimal'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

From 50 stores Vimal Textiles aims to have 150 in 3 years.

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

'For us, there is no hurry to grow fast'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

'In the business of money, where you are regulated, the liability lies on the head of the acquirer.' 'It is not a good thing when you cannot spot the risks.'

Good News: Jewellers to cut making charges by 25 per cent

Good News: Jewellers to cut making charges by 25 per cent

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Set to begin next week, the first of its kind uniform discount offer from all jewellers across the country, would be valid for 10 days nationwide.

Excise duty hike on petrol, diesel to yield Rs 20,250 cr

Excise duty hike on petrol, diesel to yield Rs 20,250 cr

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Govt had raised excise duty on petrol and diesel on Nov 12.

Your Car Queries Answered

Your Car Queries Answered

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Auto experts from CarJasoos answer all your questions related to buying, selling or maintenance of new cars.

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Mehul Choksi: 'I want to clear my name'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'I was shocked by the kidnapping episode. I could have lost my life.'

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Glimmers of Mehul Choksi's 'empire' that was built on fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Despite recent developments that have accelerated the impending extradition of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been in custody in London's Wandsworth Prison for over two years, the last month has seen his uncle Mehul Choksi dominate the headlines instead with his circus-like exhibition in the Caribbean that has involved red herrings such as a "girlfriend", to whom his wife seemed to have no objection, and possibly concocted stories of being kidnapped and manhandled. Choksi was widely regarded as Modi's Svengali in Mumbai when he returned from Belgium to expand his business. He had fled to Antigua well before news around how Modi finagled thousands of crores from Punjab National Bank (PNB) and other institutions through a series of allegedly coordinated and fraudulent actions involving letters of undertaking, or LoUs.

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The youngest in the new lot is Rahil Ansari, 38, who is heading Audi in India since February

Corporate America urges FM to issue a bold Budget

Corporate America urges FM to issue a bold Budget

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Corporate America has urged India's Finance Minister to announce a bold Union Budget that would unleash the next generation of economic reforms and help the country realise its full growth potential.

FIPB going paperless for greater ease of investing

FIPB going paperless for greater ease of investing

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

All FIPB records will now be digitised; old and unnecessary files will be weeded out

2022: 10 Important Career Skills to Succeed

2022: 10 Important Career Skills to Succeed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Leadership, teamwork, communication, productivity, and wellness skills are essential for every employee's success.

GST brings good news to your kitchen

GST brings good news to your kitchen

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

Dosa batter, custard powder, kitchen lighter may become cheaper under GST

Sensex will fall 400 pts if FDI in retail not approved: Pranab

Sensex will fall 400 pts if FDI in retail not approved: Pranab

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Why the Union Cabinet was so impatient to allow FDI in multi-brand retail flummoxed many.

Apple can open its own stores in India

Apple can open its own stores in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Paving way for iPhone maker Apple to open its own stores India, the government on Monday relaxed FDI norms by giving a three-year exemption from local sourcing to foreign players in single-brand retail and a further five-year relaxation for 'state-of-art' and 'cutting-edge' technology.

Fortune names Nadella as businessperson of the year

Fortune names Nadella as businessperson of the year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

"In a year dominated by political chaos and bluster, it was a rare brand of steady -- even quiet -- leadership that won the day in the business world. And no one epitomises that brand of obsessively results-driven, team-based leadership more than our new No. 1 Businessperson of the Year," Fortune said.

Enhancing customer experience is a priority, says hopscotch.in

Enhancing customer experience is a priority, says hopscotch.in

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Hopscotch.in wants to focus on enhancing technology and mobile applications.

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Why govt's drive to promote generic drugs is flawed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Experts believe the move will have little impact given limited production of generic drugs and authority of doctors in prescribing medicines.

Most consumers still prefer to buy smartphones online

Most consumers still prefer to buy smartphones online

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Amid the protests against leading e-commerce firms, Flipkart and Amazon, shipments through the online route in fact witnessed a double-digit growth every quarter.

Budget 2009: Jewellery traders rue increased duty on gold

Budget 2009: Jewellery traders rue increased duty on gold

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Jewellery traders said the exemption of branded jewellery from excise duty will have a marginal effect on the traders as only few customers buy\nbranded jewellery.

Vending it like Mercedes

Vending it like Mercedes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The German auto maker is clawing back up the brand charts as it fights off competition from Audi, BMW in the Indian market.

India's handset industry may cross 300-mn mark, close in on China

India's handset industry may cross 300-mn mark, close in on China

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

According to analysts, most of the growth in the smartphone space will come from existing users, who will be lured to upgrade their handsets as new features and technologies turn existing features redundant, says Arnab Dutta.

Apple's India pie needs local flavour

Apple's India pie needs local flavour

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Tech giant allowed to set up fully owned shops, with 30% local sourcing like everyone else.

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

While companies have not launched too many products in rural areas of late, easy financing has helped push up demand.

We have simplified FDI rules to make India biz friendly, says FM

We have simplified FDI rules to make India biz friendly, says FM

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

India is now a biz friendly nations, say Arun Jaitley.

Dairy farmers' stir: Milk may be introduced in mid-day meal

Dairy farmers' stir: Milk may be introduced in mid-day meal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

By official estimates, the country has a surplus of 300,000 tonnes of milk powder, which has led to dairies and other bulk buyers cutting liquid milk purchase thus affecting its price.

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The scales started tilting in favour of smartphones in 2014, when a slew of new, yet vibrant, brands entered the market, with their competitively priced offerings helping smartphones become the indispensable device that it has turned into today.

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

CAs' body asks govt help in accessing PNB fraud data

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

ICAI intends to investigate the chartered accountants of PNB but the bank allegedly refuses to give the information sought.

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leaving behind the luxe life and dapper suits of foreign banks, Puri and his team at the upstart venture shared fizz drinks, wore a footwear brand popular among the middle class, shared a rat-infested space in a yet-to-be gentrified work space to plan and execute it.

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

10 stocks most likely to make investors RICH!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

From Dabur to HUL, here are 10 stocks with significant rural exposure in the auto, agri-chemical and fast moving consumer goods sectors, which should see an uptick in sales growth.