News for 'Next Billion Users'

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Why Twitter? To reiterate, because Live is powerful'.

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A US court has asked Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation, to pay a compensation of USD 1.2 billion to a Bengaluru-based startup, Devas Multimedia, for cancelling a satellite deal in 2005.

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Google Inc on Monday launched the first smartphones powered by its Android One operating system in India, pricing them at around Rs 6,399 ($105) to capture the low-cost segment of the world's fastest growing smartphone market.

RIL's two mega deals: What the brokerages say

RIL's two mega deals: What the brokerages say

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Reliance announced energy asset sales worth around $ 16 billion; end of the investment cycle in telecom; bringing net-debt to zero in 18 months; value-unlocking options for real estate and financial assets; listing of telecom and retail in five years; and focus on dividends.

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While industry is upbeat, start-ups in the space sector are finding it difficult to cater to the demand due to a lack of funding, issues related to policy like foreign funding, intellectual property, etc, and a lack of support in testing.

Why Young Investors Love Smallcases

Why Young Investors Love Smallcases

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Affordable pricing, a variety of themes, and the ease of transacting are among key reasons that have made smallcases a hit among young investors.

India is 4th largest smartphone market globally

India is 4th largest smartphone market globally

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The report forecasts that by 2020, four out of every five smartphone connections worldwide will come from the developing world.

India's e-commerce 1/80th the size of China's

India's e-commerce 1/80th the size of China's

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Despite having the third-largest internet user base in the world, India does not feature in the top ten e-commerce markets

Reliance to hold its first-ever virtual AGM on July 15

Reliance to hold its first-ever virtual AGM on July 15

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

In a regulatory filing, Reliance -- the country's most valuable company - said, 'The 43rd AGM will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2 pm though video conferencing / other audio-visual means.'

Is India's 5G dream in trouble?

Is India's 5G dream in trouble?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Nivedita Mookerji explains why a timely rollout of 5G may not be easy in India.

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

It's clear, regulatory woes can't kill online gaming in India

It's clear, regulatory woes can't kill online gaming in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Even as the gaming industry battles multiple regulations in different Indian states, it has received more than double the amount of investment this year compared to 2020. Industry watchers attribute this to the growing popularity of gaming, spurred by the pandemic, and the innovative business models gaming firms have built. According to data from industry tracker Venture Intelligence, investment in India's gaming sector in 2021 has more than doubled to $794 million, as against a total investment of $339 million last year. In 2019, this number was $176 million. Marquee investors such as Tiger Global (Dream11), Sequoia Capital India (Mobile Premier League), WinZO (Griffin Capital Partners), Tencent (Dream11) and Matrix Partners (Zupee) have pumped money into the sector.

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The information is used only to fight the COVID-19 virus and the privacy terms explicitly state that information will be used only for this purpose.'

Titan's mega plan to become leader in India's smartwatch space

Titan's mega plan to become leader in India's smartwatch space

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Titan is investing heavily on research and development, which will do things beyond a smart watch can do today such as switching off lights, locking, and unlocking doors and making payments. Titan is also working closely with start-ups, too, to develop such futuristic features.

Jio! The winner takes it all

Jio! The winner takes it all

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

The big advantage that Jio is able to garner currently is its low cost of operations.

PM's lockdown address best in terms of TV ratings

PM's lockdown address best in terms of TV ratings

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The telecast was viewed by 197 million Indians, higher than the Indian Premier League final which was watched by 133 million, reports Sohini Das.

Ascending to the clouds: SAP buys Concur for $7.3 bn

Ascending to the clouds: SAP buys Concur for $7.3 bn

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The company's buy of Concur will strengthen its position in cloud computing

Investors going beyond wallet businesses into last mile solutions

Investors going beyond wallet businesses into last mile solutions

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Mobile payments alone gathered close to $1.51 billion in the year 2017 through 13 rounds of funding, according to data compiled by Tracxn

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Feature phones will be sold through the trade channel. Recently, Maxx had launched its AX356 GenxDroid7 for Rs 3,696.

MySmartPrice raises $10 mn from Accel, Helion Ventures in series-B round

MySmartPrice raises $10 mn from Accel, Helion Ventures in series-B round

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Proceeds will be utilised to expand company's hyperlocal shopping services to over 50 cities

The Reliance Jio effect, in numbers

The Reliance Jio effect, in numbers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The launch of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd last September, particularly the tariff war it has unleashed on its competitors, has deepened the crisis facing India's telecom sector. One offshoot of this is the major drop in earnings reported by industry leaders Bharti Airtel and Idea Cellular with each passing quarter. Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com tells the story in numbers.

How to mint millions by developing apps

How to mint millions by developing apps

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With big dreams and high hopes of earning lakhs or even crores, more and more youngsters are getting into software development for smartphones.

OnePlus launches smartphone for Rs 21,999

OnePlus launches smartphone for Rs 21,999

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chinese handset maker OnePlus on Tuesday said it expects India to become its biggest market in the next few months.

MTNL broadband offers ISD for Re 1

MTNL broadband offers ISD for Re 1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited broadband users would now be able to make international long distance calls for as low as Re 1 per minute with the launch of a new internet telephony service by the operator in partnership with Aksh Optifibre.

Infosys to hire 10,000, set up 4 tech hubs in US

Infosys to hire 10,000, set up 4 tech hubs in US

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Through these new hires and centres, Infosys will also focus on enhancing its play in new technology areas like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, user experience, cloud and big data.

India plans to launch 12 satellites

India plans to launch 12 satellites

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

The TV broadcasting and VSAT networks, he said, have become `niche' market for satellite services in India and half of the satellite TV channels and their news feeds covering India are in the INSAT system.

Four Indian companies in top global start-up list

Four Indian companies in top global start-up list

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

India is the next major breeding ground for start-ups.

Fortune at the bottom of global pyramid for Indian internet firms

Fortune at the bottom of global pyramid for Indian internet firms

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

It will take years for faster Internet to reach this population and those who aren't even connected so far

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

Internet traffic rides the mobile wave

Internet traffic rides the mobile wave

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The 40 million mobile-internet users in India have taken the mobile-web traffic to new heights, according to AdMob, a leading mobile advertising network.

Snapdeal acquires majority stake in RupeePower

Snapdeal acquires majority stake in RupeePower

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

RupeePower aims to become the No 1 originator of financial products.

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Vodafone and Idea are now 'Vi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The brand integration not only marks the completion of the largest telecom merger in the world, but will also set the company on its future journey to offer strong digital experiences to 1 billion Indians on its 4G network.

'3G, BWA to account for half of telecom revenues'

'3G, BWA to account for half of telecom revenues'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

According to a study by industry association Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and telecom consulting firm BDA, 3G revenues in the country will reach $15.8 billion, 46 per cent of the total wireless revenue, by 2013.

India will teach the world about mobile internet: Google

India will teach the world about mobile internet: Google

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

With faster broadband, you are going to see a new wave of entrepreneurship in India says Karim Temsamani.

Facebook CEO's ambitious plan to connect India's villages

Facebook CEO's ambitious plan to connect India's villages

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

He said that the whole world being robbed of creativity and ideas because so many people in India are not online.

Why India remains critical for Uber and Ola

Why India remains critical for Uber and Ola

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Both are focused on the overall transportation business, in which taxi services are only a part; the extended ambit includes autos, motorbikes, cycles, electric vehicles, water transport as well as food delivery services, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

Will Star's cricket gamble turn into a goldmine?

Will Star's cricket gamble turn into a goldmine?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Star's maths is simple: It expects to make something close to Rs 40 billion from the two properties in the first year (2018) itself, which is pretty close to its break even point

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The order was passed with dissent by two members, and four members feeling that there had been abuse of the search engine's dominant position.

Apple manufacturing iPhone XR in India

Apple manufacturing iPhone XR in India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

One of Apple's suppliers, Salcomp, will invest Rs 2,000 crore over the next five years to make components at a Nokia plant in Chennai. The facility, which has been closed for nearly 10 years, will be revived and made operational from March 2020.

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Vaccines: Look to Russia, not US!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

An alert government in Delhi should have begun government-to-government discussions with Moscow the moment it came to know that Russians were developing a vaccine. That is to say, almost an year's time has been lost, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.