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Nicholas in strategic spread plan

Nicholas in strategic spread plan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Paytm is the new Indian unicorn on the block

Paytm is the new Indian unicorn on the block

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Paytm e-commerce plans to add close to a billion products from across the globe to its platform before the festive season this year.

Start-up euphoria will settle down: Chanda Kochhar

Start-up euphoria will settle down: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Chanda Kochhar said the only comforting factor is that investors pouring in money into such startups are 'mature'.

Paytm chief shares tit-bits of his life & alliance with Alibaba

Paytm chief shares tit-bits of his life & alliance with Alibaba

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Paytm will cross 100 million wallets ahead of its self-determined deadline of 2015-end. It currently has 66 million.

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Flipkart acquires mobile marketing firm Appiterate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Flipkart on Wednesday said it has acquired mobile marketing start-up Appiterate.

Cong-NCP defectors lead to disgruntlement in BJP, Sena

Cong-NCP defectors lead to disgruntlement in BJP, Sena

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Ahead of the assembly elections, the saffron allies may be ecstatic over the swelling, but it's a double-edged sword with many older leaders wondering what they have got after putting in years of hard work, reports Radhika Ramaseshan

Chappell slams media

Chappell slams media

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Greg Chappell slammed sections of the media for putting the home outfit in a "negative" light.

'India can be global trading hub'

'India can be global trading hub'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

India should pay attention to commodities like gold, silver and crude to get recognition in the international market and emerge as global trading hub between Tokyo and London, union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar said on Thursday.

Review: Special Ops

Review: Special Ops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The world according to Neeraj Pandey. Observed by Sreehari Nair.

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The strategy these online marketplace companies follow in the next few months will determine whether Amazon gets to be the leader in 2017.

Why India isn't the global car-making hub

Why India isn't the global car-making hub

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Maruti Udyog Managing Director Jagdish Khattar on Wednesday said that antiquated laws, poor infrastructure and high tax regimes were preventing India from becoming a global hub for manufacturing small cars.

Enforcement Directorate to issue show cause to Flipkart

Enforcement Directorate to issue show cause to Flipkart

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Enforcement Directorate sources tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that the probe into FDI received by Flipkart continues and a show cause notice will be issued to the online retailer.

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Snapdeal to acquire GoJavas for Rs 200 cr, say sources.

Flipkart's leadership team gets two new members

Flipkart's leadership team gets two new members

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

India's largest online retailer Flipkart on Wednesday announced the addition of two new members to its leadership positions, Vice President of Fashion (Retail) and the Vice President of HR (Supply-Chain).

Want an iPod? Buy it abroad!

Want an iPod? Buy it abroad!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

FMCG firms' lifestyle theory proved wrong

FMCG firms' lifestyle theory proved wrong

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

A break-up of business shows that 75% of a firm's turnover is led by volume growth, while 25% is price-led. Companies such as Britannia, Nestl, Dabur, Marico, Kellogg, Parle Products, and Hindustan Unilever have increasingly focused on smaller packs of their key products, aimed at improving sales.

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.

In a first, Hero offers buyback for scooters

In a first, Hero offers buyback for scooters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Now, you can own a two-wheeler for Rs 18.5 per day

Action in coffee retail heating up

Action in coffee retail heating up

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

Samsung draws battle lines to counter Xiaomi

Samsung draws battle lines to counter Xiaomi

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Samsung is lining up new products, increasing focus on e-commerce channels and tightening its grip over retail outlets.

Don't dump that iPod just yet

Don't dump that iPod just yet

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

While most others have not been able to replicate the WeChat model successfully, experts expect Jio to be able to score on its 300 million plus new mobile phone users.

Foodpanda acquires Just Eat India

Foodpanda acquires Just Eat India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Experts have said the food delivery space is likely to see exponential growth this year.

Flipkart to hire 1,200 this year

Flipkart to hire 1,200 this year

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Loss of investor confidence in Flipkart last year sparked off a chain reaction in startup sector

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Govt may tweak FDI clause in draft e-commerce policy

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The draft favoured up to 49 per cent foreign equity in inventory model in the case of 100 per cent made in India products sold through Indian management-controlled platforms with resident Indian founders/promoters.

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

New FDI rules sour India dream for Walmart

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

For now Walmart has said it remains optimistic about India. But that could change without prior notice, says Nivedita Mookerji.

eBay buys Baazee.com for $50 mn

eBay buys Baazee.com for $50 mn

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Venturing into a bigger league

Venturing into a bigger league

Rediff.com27 Sep 2004

Pele to write autobiography

Pele to write autobiography

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Brazilian soccer legend Pele has signed a contract to write his autobiography, which is expected to hit the shelves ahead of the 2006 World Cup soccer championship.

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

PHOTOS: Security beefed up across India after Pathankot attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Pathankot Air Force Base, security was on Saturday stepped up in the national capital and several states. Security has been beefed up at the airport, railway stations, bus stands and other vital installations.

PE funding likely to shrink if founders have the last word

PE funding likely to shrink if founders have the last word

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Most of the unicorns or billion-dollar valuation firms including Flipkart, Paytm and Ola have had the maximum stakes owned by foreign funds. The founders of all these firms have either single digit stakes in their companies or in low double digits.

At least 68 dead in Iraq blast

At least 68 dead in Iraq blast

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Google has worked with a range of partners to build Nexus phones, with the company controlling the software and some hardware elements, while leaving manufacturing to its partners, who have included LG, HTC and Huawei, among others.

Vishal Sikka's big plans to turn around Infosys

Vishal Sikka's big plans to turn around Infosys

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Infosys boss says new strategy moving in right direction, optimistic of regaining bellwether status.

Oxygen for the devil

Oxygen for the devil

Rediff.com19 Jun 2004

A new battle to own the road

A new battle to own the road

Rediff.com15 May 2004

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Why Ferrari could leave F1 after 2020

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Ferrari chairman Sergio Marchionne said while he supported cost-cutting, there are other strategic issues under discussion that could force Ferrari to consider racing elsewhere.