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Mandatory rules that e-retailers will have to follow from this week

Mandatory rules that e-retailers will have to follow from this week

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Among other things, the e-commerce players will have to display the total 'price' of goods and services offered for sale, mention the 'expiry date' of goods and the 'country of origin' of goods and services.

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

US vs Huawei: What is the controversy all about?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One indictment accuses Huawei of trying to steal trade secrets from T-Mobile, and of promising bonuses to employees who collected confidential information on competitors. A second indictment claims the company worked to skirt US sanctions on Iran.

Have YOU been sexually harassed?

Have YOU been sexually harassed?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Please share your thoughts and experiences on this message board.

'Business in India? Risks, uncertainties are substantial'

'Business in India? Risks, uncertainties are substantial'

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The company has pointed at the possibility of fines and financial penalties.

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

E-commerce firms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and others witnessed successful festive season sales this year, Experts say e-commerce adoption in the country is accelerating by multiple years or what it would have looked like in 2025.

NITI Aayog CEO to head panel on ecommerce FDI norms

NITI Aayog CEO to head panel on ecommerce FDI norms

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Representatives from four states including Maharashtra and Karnataka will also be members of the panel.

Snapdeal launches billion-dollar loan plan for its merchants

Snapdeal launches billion-dollar loan plan for its merchants

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The Kunal Bahl-led firm wants to add 1,000 sellers every three months in its loan scheme.

Turnaround man Jason Kothari quits Snapdeal to head Infibeam

Turnaround man Jason Kothari quits Snapdeal to head Infibeam

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Infibeam appointed Kothari as president, strategy, corporate development, international operations, and investor relations.

Planning to start-up? Seven points to remember

Planning to start-up? Seven points to remember

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Talvinder Singh, founder of Tushy.com, an online marketplace lists out seven key tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Red Hat may hire more in India

Red Hat may hire more in India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

US-based open source operating system software firm Red Hat said the growth opportunities in the Indian market may see the company hiring more employees.

What IT firms are doing to optimise staff costs

What IT firms are doing to optimise staff costs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Already 15-20 per cent of the workforce, earlier used to be procured from staffing firms and subcontractors, are replaced by freelancers tapped from platforms like Topcoder, GitHub, and Upwork.

New FDI norms pose rejig challenge for e-commerce majors

New FDI norms pose rejig challenge for e-commerce majors

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Some companies are already seeking review of the new norms.

Copying Alibaba, India e-tailers woo small sellers for growth

Copying Alibaba, India e-tailers woo small sellers for growth

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Alibaba, the world's biggest e-commerce firm by transaction value, supports small businesses on its platforms.

Online retail swells to $12.6 bn, with one million traders

Online retail swells to $12.6 bn, with one million traders

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Online retail in India touched $12.6 billion in 2013.

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Do You have START-UP Queries?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Muzammil Patel and Rahul Murthi will answer all your start-up queries.

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Smart positioning, continued communication and a global design language have played a big role, say experts

Start-up tips: How to build a winning culture

Start-up tips: How to build a winning culture

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

If you don't design a winning culture, a culture will get created by default. And, most often than not, it's not pretty, says well-known Indian American venture capitalist, Desh Deshpande.

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Global e-commerce company Amazon has said it sees "substantial uncertainties" in interpretation of Indian laws, which could impact its business in one of the world's fastest-growing multi-billion dollar online shopping market.

As trouble brews for the Big 4, VCs, start-ups wait with bated breath

As trouble brews for the Big 4, VCs, start-ups wait with bated breath

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook are both a boon and a bane for angel investors, VCs as well as start-ups. If the Big Tech companies get broken up and their powers to acquire get significantly curbed therefore, the whole ecosystem will need to change, says Prosenjit Datta.

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

eBay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive as leading, standalone companies in their respective markets.

Budget 2020: Auto industry left disappointed

Budget 2020: Auto industry left disappointed

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Automobile dealers' body FADA said the Budget lacked immediate demand boosters for the automobile industry.

'The markets will be crushed'

'The markets will be crushed'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'For the next three months or so, the market will go down.' 'Traders do not have Rs 100 notes.'

Half of shopping via mobile happens in non-metros

Half of shopping via mobile happens in non-metros

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

It is 50-50 for metros and non-metros among eBay buyers.

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

How I made it! AMAZING career advice for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Four enterprising women tell us how they tackled bias and criticism to create a niche for themselves and are now leading their businesses.

Covid spurs matured-stage start-ups to advance their IPO plans

Covid spurs matured-stage start-ups to advance their IPO plans

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

In the past few days, many companies, including fashion e-tailer Nykaa, food delivery platform Zomato, logistics and delivery firm Delhivery, insurance discovery platform PolicyBazaar, eyewear retail chain Lenskart, and edtech and online tutoring firm Byju's, have openly spoken about their IPO plans.

India's biggest e-commerce hubs

India's biggest e-commerce hubs

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

New Delhi has emerged as the top e-commerce hub in India in 2012.

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Joint venture to take on Amazon will be announced next week.

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

How Covid has triggered wave of innovations in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Some of these items of consumption include ultraviolet disinfectants and sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, do-it-yourself grooming kits, self-cleaning water bottles, smart tiffin boxes, hand-sanitizer wearables, antiviral fabrics, tiles, flooring and mattresses, and anti-fogging glasses.

Kalyan Krishnamurthy: The man Flipkart is banking on

Kalyan Krishnamurthy: The man Flipkart is banking on

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Alnoor Peermohamed & Raghu Krishnan find out why the new CEO is said to be the perfect man for turning around Flipkart's fortunes.

CCI warns online retailers against unfair practices

CCI warns online retailers against unfair practices

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

The warning by the anti-trust watchdog has come days ahead of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' India visit, about which the Seattle-headquartered company has been tight-lipped. Sources in the know indicated that Bezos, coming on a short trip, has sought a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

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.

Consumer durable firms stare at uncertain future

Consumer durable firms stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

In 2020 a round of hikes in customs duty on components like compressors, motors and printed circuit boards aggravated the situation, coronavirus crisis is now leaving manufacturers with no option but to hike prices despite fall in sales.

Parle knocks on Bombay HC doors over Mango Bite

Parle knocks on Bombay HC doors over Mango Bite

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

On Oct 14, the Maharashtra unit of FDA had ordered recall of entire stock of Kachha Mango Bite from the marketplace.

Minimum recharge, not 4G subscribers behind Airtel's Q4 revenue growth

Minimum recharge, not 4G subscribers behind Airtel's Q4 revenue growth

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Airtel reported a 19 per cent rise in its ARPU in the March quarter, as it removed the non-paying users from its network.

Double joy for Nike in FIFA World Cup final

Double joy for Nike in FIFA World Cup final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

For the first time in its history, the American sportswear manufacturer will be providing the kit for the two finalists, France and Croatia.

Amway cracks the consumer code

Amway cracks the consumer code

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Its model has come under intense scrutiny in recent months, but the direct marketing major attributes its success in India to strict quality control and aggressive brand-building.

Will GST 2.0 lead to changes in tax rates?

Will GST 2.0 lead to changes in tax rates?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Assembly elections coming up in November and December could offer a window of opportunity to the government to make GST attractive through rate cuts.

Lessons from Snapdeal's failures

Lessons from Snapdeal's failures

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

India's first true e-commerce marketplace is struggling for its survival and in it lies valuable lessons for pure play aggregators, say experts.

Walmart may now be dragged to court over Flipkart buy

Walmart may now be dragged to court over Flipkart buy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

In two months, as many as 25 complaints have been sent to Enforcement Directorate, Competition Commission of India, Reserve Bank of India and income tax department, beside various state agencies, to thwart the deal.