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More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

Rediff.com5 May 2016

US mutual funds Valic Co 1 and Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II, which have minority stake in Flipkart, have marked down the value of their stocks in the company

Bharat floorings: The floor beneath India's feet for 95 years!

Bharat floorings: The floor beneath India's feet for 95 years!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Nikita Puri finds out what makes the company, which has tiled palaces, homes, restaurants and even railway stations, relevant for millenials, too.

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

As jobs dry up, private engineering college students pay the price

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

They were the source for entry-level recruitments in the IT industry before the job market crash.

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Is the government serious about FDI in retail?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Recent easing of restrictions does not address the pain in the sector.

'India is barely 1% of China's e-commerce market'

'India is barely 1% of China's e-commerce market'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Ebay India MD Latif Nathani says that Indian ecommerce has a long way to go before catching up with the Chinese market.

Sports Shorts: Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Sports Shorts: Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Should you start your company at 20?

Should you start your company at 20?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Building a company is a marathon, says Akshay Bhatia.

Top 5 fuel efficient MUVs in India

Top 5 fuel efficient MUVs in India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Shedding their boring boxy structure, the MUVs of today are not only offered with their prime USP of space, but also offer amazing exteriors and feature-filled interiors.

Hike messenger dumps one-app-fits-all approach

Hike messenger dumps one-app-fits-all approach

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Multi apps will be designed by taking core parts of the Hike product and remoulding them into creating new apps, each delivering one service -- Social and Messaging in one and Content in another, report Patanjali Pahwa and Karan Choudhury.

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Daniel Zhang will be promoted to the executive chairman on September 10, 2019, while Ma remains a director on Alibaba's board.

Foreign investors still have faith in India's realty sector

Foreign investors still have faith in India's realty sector

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The logistics segment is becoming a hot favourite of private equity, of late.

Flipkart ropes in tech execs from Amazon, Google, Microsoft

Flipkart ropes in tech execs from Amazon, Google, Microsoft

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

It has also filled a key gap in its payment systems team by hiring Ravi Byakod, a senior Google engineer.

2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups

2nd innings: Yuvraj Singh bats for startups

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Yuvraj has switched focus to business.

Amazon plans exclusive drones for India; files patent

Amazon plans exclusive drones for India; files patent

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Firm says the proposed drones can also be used to identify other such objects, along with aircraft, plying within Indian skies

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Consulting and IT services giant Accenture announced two new services - digital and strategy - and key appointments to enhance its position in growth markets like Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.

This 13 year old is UAE's youngest CEO

This 13 year old is UAE's youngest CEO

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'Humans use only 5 per cent of their brains. Dolphins use 20 per cent.' 'Imagine if we were able to fully use our creativity and knowledge, we will be able to achieve the impossible.'

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

How will brands cut through the clutter to reach their audience?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

As advertising reaches a cacophonous pitch, as it does every year around this time, brands say they are finding newer and more effective ways to reach their audiences.

Sai's Take: Priyanka was right in running away

Sai's Take: Priyanka was right in running away

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

'Priyanka Gandhi, it was obvious to everyone but the inner circle, would have only served as a sacrificial lamb in this high-octane contest, the Modi juggernaut would have simply trundled over her and whatever ill-hatched plans the Congress had in mind,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

FreeCharge, MobiKwik in merger talks

FreeCharge, MobiKwik in merger talks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

New entity is likely to get a top-up of $200 million from a Chinese investor

A star is born, not made, discover auto companies

A star is born, not made, discover auto companies

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The new Tata Tigor, Datsun Go and Hero Xtreme 200R are hoping to use celebrity endorsers and gain a foothold in a segment that has been the stronghold of market leaders for several decades. But will it work?

6 mistakes that could bring down your start-up

6 mistakes that could bring down your start-up

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

When things get really tough, it doesn't matter if one has been good strategist managing big companies or if one loves management. It all comes down to grit and passion says Satanik Roy.

Ratan Tata may roll out e-cart, again

Ratan Tata may roll out e-cart, again

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Tata made personal investments in four companies last year.

SoftBank invests Rs 100 cr more in Housing.com

SoftBank invests Rs 100 cr more in Housing.com

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The Rs 100 crore infusion will well-capitalise the company to drive its new strategy and growth plans.

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

AAP win: What impact will it have on ecommerce

AAP win: What impact will it have on ecommerce

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Recently, e-commerce firms have been under the lens for tax violation.

With Rs 10,800 crore, Yuri Milner eyes Indian start-ups

With Rs 10,800 crore, Yuri Milner eyes Indian start-ups

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

In India, he has already made investments in both his personal capacity and through DST Global, his venture firm.

Mounting sick leave makes India Inc nervous

Mounting sick leave makes India Inc nervous

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Assocham estimates offices are facing staff crunches of 15 to 25 per cent with the various strains of fever.

8 tips on how best to take care of your car in winter

8 tips on how best to take care of your car in winter

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Here, we are going to discuss a few winter car care tips that can save you a lot of hassle, giving you a comfortable drive even when the cold is unbearable.

Does your bank balance define your success?

Does your bank balance define your success?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

If you love what you do, wealth, power and fame will automatically follow.

FRDI Bill: What it means for banks and their depositors

FRDI Bill: What it means for banks and their depositors

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Mutual funds, bonds, PPFs, equity and real estate are some options which offer varying rates of return.

Sebi plans new outsourcing policy for exchanges, key entities

Sebi plans new outsourcing policy for exchanges, key entities

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

There is a need for further focus and strengthening of guidelines.

FMCG to get a major push via govt's common service centres

FMCG to get a major push via govt's common service centres

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Talks on with P&G, HUL, Patanjali, among others to push their products via 250,000 common centres

How TripVillas is luring professionals back to hometowns

How TripVillas is luring professionals back to hometowns

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

The firm says people can earn as much as Rs 90,000 a month

Why 72-73 may be the fair value of the rupee

Why 72-73 may be the fair value of the rupee

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

We should not see a strong rupee as strength but target a fairly priced rupee for restoring our competitiveness, says Rashesh Shah.

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The new feature is up and running in Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur

Amazon to offer exclusive FMCG deals

Amazon to offer exclusive FMCG deals

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Amazon's pantry division across 29 cities in India helps sellers sell FMCG products on its platform.

Fuzzy retail policy makes Walmart move to slow lane

Fuzzy retail policy makes Walmart move to slow lane

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

It entered India in 2006, with the aim of tapping the promising consumer market.

Creating urban commons

Creating urban commons

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

If we can come up with ways of sharing property rights on the internet, why not do something similar in urban spaces, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a 100 crore elephants!

How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a 100 crore elephants!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

According to a study, humans have generated 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastics, turning earth into a 'plastic planet'.

Govt subsidies have forced US airlines out of India: Delta CEO

Govt subsidies have forced US airlines out of India: Delta CEO

Rediff.com19 May 2015

A long-haul 777 in the US drives about almost 1,000 jobs per flight.