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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.

Consumer electronic firms get tough with e-tailers

Consumer electronic firms get tough with e-tailers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

LG, Samsung, Videocon, Sony and Panasonic have instructed their trade partners that products sold through online marketplaces without their knowledge during flash sales will not get the benefit of after-sale service and warranties.

E-commerce firms in India form their own lobby group

E-commerce firms in India form their own lobby group

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The founding members of The E-Commerce Council of India include Snapdeal, ShopClues, UrbanClap, Shop101, Flyrobe and Fynd, among others.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Fizzy war: Big Cola set to take on Coke, Pepsi

Fizzy war: Big Cola set to take on Coke, Pepsi

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

India is the fourth Asian country where the Latin American brand is trying its luck.

Sebi tightens noose around 25 firms which exist 'only on paper'

Sebi tightens noose around 25 firms which exist 'only on paper'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Sebi has initiated action against companies suspected to be existing 'only on paper'.

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

SoftBank marks down Ola, Snapdeal by $550 million

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Around half the value of the mark-downs is due to the Japanese currency's appreciation against other currencies.

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With markets closed and meat supply hit due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown, Muslims are in for a Ramzan without their favourite kebabs and other chicken and mutton dishes.

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Online play is a priority now -- so far unthinkable in a business that's all about a meaningful interface with kirana stores.

Tech, service firms gear up for FASTag

Tech, service firms gear up for FASTag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Fintech giant Paytm claimed it is selling more FASTags than all the banks put together on a daily basis.

Indians among top buyers of homes in US

Indians among top buyers of homes in US

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

While all real estate is local, not all property buyers are.

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Install a security software that has an app advisor function, advises Tinesh Bhasin.

Goodbye IRCTC!

Goodbye IRCTC!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that even he finds it difficult to remember it sometimes and would be better to have a name that is easy to remember while browsing the internet

Corporate America hails Indian's FDI reforms

Corporate America hails Indian's FDI reforms

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

The USIBC -- a body that represents the views of Corporate America -- hailed India's steady progress in advancing major economic reforms in a statement following Cabinet approval for opening up India's vast multi-brand retail sector to foreign direct investment and removing the FDI cap in single-brand retail.

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.

Now, Mumbai's dabbawalas to deliver Flipkart products!

Now, Mumbai's dabbawalas to deliver Flipkart products!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Dabbawalas have been in the profession of transporting lunch boxes.

eBay India hopes to win war after losing ecommerce battle

eBay India hopes to win war after losing ecommerce battle

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

US major lost its first mover advantage, now wants to secure its investments in the country.

RBI allows fintech cos to set up regulatory sandbox

RBI allows fintech cos to set up regulatory sandbox

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The RS allows the regulator, innovators, financial service providers and customers to conduct field tests to collect evidence on the benefits and risks of new financial innovations, while carefully monitoring and containing their risks.

Joker's Stash: Hope your credit, debit card details are not up for sale

Joker's Stash: Hope your credit, debit card details are not up for sale

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Reports suggest this lot could fetch the cybercriminal as much as $130 million upon sale.

Jordan Olympic shoes sell for record $190,373

Jordan Olympic shoes sell for record $190,373

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The Converse shoes were said to be used by the NBA legend in the gold medal game against Spain in the 1984 Olympics, according to ESPN.

Meet the world's largest theatre company!

Meet the world's largest theatre company!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com go backstage at the Cirque Du Soleil.

Consumer internet start-ups brace for salary cuts, layoffs

Consumer internet start-ups brace for salary cuts, layoffs

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

For now, Bounce, Shuttl, Fab Hotels, Instamojo, Zomato, Curefit, and HealthifyMe, among others, are going for salary deductions. Most of the consumer internet start-ups, besides those who are in the grocery delivery, education tech, and video conferencing business, would ultimately lay-off people and cut back salaries.

What Uber plans to do in India

What Uber plans to do in India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'12% of all our global trips are done in India.'

'The pain that trade faced due to GST will ease'

'The pain that trade faced due to GST will ease'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

On Tuesday, Bajaj Electricals extended its brand licence agreement with UK-based kitchen appliances major Morphy Richards, launching a new range of products. Chairman & managing director Shekhar Bajaj, cousin of industrialist Rahul Bajaj, tells Viveat Susan Pinto the company will increasingly focus its attention on its consumer products business.

Opinion: SC will score self-goal if Bhushan goes free

Opinion: SC will score self-goal if Bhushan goes free

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

If Prashant Bhushan were to be allowed to go scot-free, it would open the floodgates for abuse of the courts, argues Virendra Kapoor.

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Revealed! Why youngsters indulge in unsafe sex

Revealed! Why youngsters indulge in unsafe sex

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

As part of a study, young couples revealed different condom negotiation strategies to cope with unprotected sex.

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Coronivirus: How some Indian firms are cashing in on 'fear economy'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Any concerned citizen ought to start practicing hygiene by washing their hands properly and be aware of the brands that are certified.

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

According to sources, employees from marketing, ad-tech, category, digital marketing, engineering team, catalogues, have all been asked to leave.

Global auction firm partners with eBay to sell art online

Global auction firm partners with eBay to sell art online

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Auctioneers have said its Evening Sales, however will not be included in the partnership.

Ebay to cut 2,400 jobs this quarter, may sell enterprise unit

Ebay to cut 2,400 jobs this quarter, may sell enterprise unit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Ebay will cut around 2,400 jobs this quarter in a bid to improve business efficiencies.

Alibaba gets CCI nod for acquiring 4.14% in Snapdeal

Alibaba gets CCI nod for acquiring 4.14% in Snapdeal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has received anti-trust regulator CCI's approval for buying 4.14 per cent stake in Snapdeal.

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Movies, masti and... merchandise!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Global studios and indie content shops tap into the growing fan base for movie and TV characters in India, report Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania.

Meet SBI's new boss

Meet SBI's new boss

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

DDinesh Kumar Khara is someone who cares for others's ideas and suggestions.
If he takes the people along with him (which he always does); cares for the customers (80 per cent of SBI's new customers are in the 20-40 age group); and doesn't take his eyes off technology, his job is done, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Apart from fulfilling banking services, one can access more than 100 e-commerce sites, book tickets, and even pay for small value groceries through the app. The bank is now proposing to allow other banks to use this to serve their own customers.

Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms

Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Sellers on platform listed products out-of-stock on Monday against increased commission, fees on returns.

Now, Dell enters the smartphone, tablet PC segment

Now, Dell enters the smartphone, tablet PC segment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Dell simultaneously is building a new distribution channel for smartphones and partnering with telecom service providers to promote its products.

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

India's e-tail sees 3-fold growth in a year

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Amazon has seen its India sales growing four times this year.

Trio open fire on constables at Connaught Place

Trio open fire on constables at Connaught Place

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Unidentified men opened fire on 2 Delhi Police constables on Saturday evening in the busy Connaught Place area in the heart of the national capital.

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

TOP 9 courses to invest in during the lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

From Artificial Intelligence to yoga, sign up for courses that will benefit your career in the long run.