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Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'It's a very, very large opportunity -- not just for India, but even for Uber globally.'

Temasek lifts India exposure to 8% as China share declines for third year

Temasek lifts India exposure to 8% as China share declines for third year

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Singapore's state investor Temasek Holdings, which recently picked up 10 per cent stake in Haldiram, has been consistently expanding its footprint in India while slowly withdrawing from China over the last three years amid growing geopolitical risks and economic headwinds. India has become Temasek's third-largest market, after Singapore (27 per cent) and China (18 per cent), with its exposure to the country higher than the rest of Asia Pacific excluding the three (11 per cent), according to Temasek's annual review.

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

'Modi running around saying he has been offered 2036 Games'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

French organisers turned Paris into an open-air Olympic playground where everyone was invited, with or without a ticket.

Cognizant splits global growth markets by appointing 2 internal leaders

Cognizant splits global growth markets by appointing 2 internal leaders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Cognizant Technology Solutions has restructured its global growth markets (GGM) by appointing two internal leaders who will now share the responsibility. The move follows the exit of former GGM leader Rob Walker last month and is among the slew of leadership changes the company has seen in the recent past. GGM refers to the company's emerging markets outside of North America.

Motorcycle to commercial vehicles: Eicher Motors stock cruising smoothly

Motorcycle to commercial vehicles: Eicher Motors stock cruising smoothly

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Eicher Motors is a leader in the premium motorcycle segment, where it holds market share of over 85 per cent under the Royal Enfield (RE) brand. The company's joint venture VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) with Volvo, where it holds 54.5 per cent stake, gives it a strong footing in commercial vehicles (CVs). The company had good results in FY23 and it has a strong balance sheet and good operating margins.

No Emmys for Nawazuddin, Vir Das

No Emmys for Nawazuddin, Vir Das

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The Indian entertainment industry has come away empty-handed from the International Emmy Awards 2021 in New York City on November 22.

Global gold demand in Q1 falls 8% to 948.4 tonnes

Global gold demand in Q1 falls 8% to 948.4 tonnes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Global gold demand has seen a year-on-year decline of 8 per cent during the April-June period to 948.4 tonnes and going ahead further monetary tightening and continued dollar strength may pose headwinds, says a report. According to the WGC Gold Demand Trends Q2 2022 report, the total gold demand during the second quarter of 2021 stood at 1,031.8 tonnes. The year-on-year demand was affected by increase in gold electronic traded funds (ETFs) outflow, decline in Central banks buying and lower demand from the technology segment, the report said.

Hotels roll out red carpet for year-end vacationers

Hotels roll out red carpet for year-end vacationers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

After a better-than-expected Dussehra weekend, hospitality firms are hopeful of ending the year on a positive note by doing good business over Christmas and the New Year. Typically, year-end bookings kick in two to four weeks before the season begins. Owing to pandemic-related uncertainties, hotels are seeing a significant reduction in the booking window, with travellers waiting till the last minute to make hotel reservations.

Global PC shipment slips 11% in Q2 to 76 mn units

Global PC shipment slips 11% in Q2 to 76 mn units

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

PC shipments declined by 10.9 per cent to 76 million units in second quarter of 2013 from 85.32 million units in the same period last year, preliminary data by Gartner said.

Amazing PHOTOS of Google's office in Switzerland

Amazing PHOTOS of Google's office in Switzerland

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at Google's beautiful office in Zurich, Switzerland.

Global PC shipment at lowest since Q2 2009

Global PC shipment at lowest since Q2 2009

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Rising usage of smartphones and tablets have hit PC sales.

FIR filed against Uber in rape case for alleged cheating

FIR filed against Uber in rape case for alleged cheating

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

United States-based cab company Uber was on Monday booked for cheating by the Delhi Police in connection with the alleged rape of a 27-year-old finance company executive in its cab by the driver on Friday night in New Delhi.

 'We run ERP on private clouds today'

'We run ERP on private clouds today'

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Peter Gartenberg, SAP India Managing Director tells about the changes taking place at SAP globally

Global M&A deal volume hits $1.5 trillion

Global M&A deal volume hits $1.5 trillion

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Global merger and acquisition (M&A) deal volume reached $1.5 trillion in the first half of this year, registering a 22 per cent increase from last year levels, says a report by deal tracking firm Dealogic.

AOL India sharpens focus on digital ads

AOL India sharpens focus on digital ads

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

The company plans to strengthen the offerings of its digital platform, Adtech, which it launched a few months back.

India story intact, insists Nortel

India story intact, insists Nortel

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

"We have not lost a single customer in Asia, despite the news (its bankruptcy protection filing in Canada and the US)," said Francois Lancon, President Enterprise EMEA and Asia. He admits, though, that "what works for us (stickiness of clients) also works for our competitors," adding, "The slowing economy is helping us retain clients, since customers don't like taking big decisions like changing vendors during times of uncertainty."

Global PC shipments up 27% in Q1

Global PC shipments up 27% in Q1

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The shipment of personal computer globally increased by 27.4 per cent to 84.3 million units in the first three months of 2010, according to preliminary results by IT research and advisory firm Gartner Inc.

Global IPO value dips 95% at $1.6 bn

Global IPO value dips 95% at $1.6 bn

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

There has been a lull in the primary market scenario across the world, with the global IPO value registering a decline of 95 per cent at $1.6 billion so far this year.

Rape probe throws up violations in Uber operations

Rape probe throws up violations in Uber operations

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Officials of the international radio taxi service Uber will be questioned by the police for the second consecutive day on Tuesday in connection with the alleged rape of a 27-year-old finance company executive by its driver.

The wait for Samsung Galaxy S9 is over!

The wait for Samsung Galaxy S9 is over!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

It is the most-awaited smartphone of 2018.

Hurrah! Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is here, India

Hurrah! Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is here, India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 11 must-knows about Samsung's latest flagship.

BPO market seen at $1 trillion by 2006

BPO market seen at $1 trillion by 2006

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

The business process outsourcing market is expected to touch $1 trillion by 2006, registering a compounded annual growth rate of 9 per cent.

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which houses the offices of some of the biggest banks in the country, however, slipped to 26th position from the 16th position.

As India faces polls, Facebook says doesn't want site misused

As India faces polls, Facebook says doesn't want site misused

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Facebook has set up a task force that will have security specialists and content specialists, among others, who will try to understand all the possible forms of election-related abuse in the country.

Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs globally, India may feel the heat

Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs globally, India may feel the heat

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Cisco, which employs about 73,000 people worldwide, has warned against a 'challenging macro environment'

Facebook launches forum to exchange marketing ideas

Facebook launches forum to exchange marketing ideas

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The Council includes companies like Tata Motors, Flipkart, Airtel, P&G, Madison World, ICICI Bank, HUL, Micromax and Future Group among others.

Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet

Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

19% of 320 institutional investors managing $1.3 trillion prefer India as investment destination in 2017

These PHOTOS will remind you of the beauty of city life

These PHOTOS will remind you of the beauty of city life

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The CBRE Urban Photographer of the Year competition encourages professional and amateur photographers to capture cities at work.

India to further strengthen biz ties with Dubai

India to further strengthen biz ties with Dubai

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Key economies like India and China are rapidly becoming the biggest trading partners of the Gulf countries as compared to other regions, a new study has said.

iGate bags $100 million deal from MetLife

iGate bags $100 million deal from MetLife

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Outsourcing company iGate Corporation on Wednesday said it has bagged a major five-year contract worth over $100 million (about Rs 598 crore) for providing global infrastructure services for insurance major MetLife, Inc.

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Connaught Place 6th most expensive office location in the world

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Delhi's Connaught Place is the 6th most expensive location in the world.

Delhi's Connaught Place is world's 5th most costliest office market

Delhi's Connaught Place is world's 5th most costliest office market

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Nariman Point was ranked 30th on the top 50 rankings for global prime office properties.

Greek 'no': Losses but no panic for euro zone shares

Greek 'no': Losses but no panic for euro zone shares

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Banks bore the brunt of the sell-off.

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

All that is hot and all that is not about Samsung's latest phones.

Motorola's dreams held firm by its backbone

Motorola's dreams held firm by its backbone

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

For Motorola, there is one mega distributor, Flipkart.