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Apple takes lion's share in 4G handset market in India

Apple takes lion's share in 4G handset market in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Airtel offers 4G service in 1800 Mhz band frequency while other companies are yet to roll out their services.

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Apple's India test: How to gain volume and meet aspiration

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

For years, India has been a low priority for Apple as spending power is weaker than in China

Voltas takes JV route to re-enter consumer durables segment

Voltas takes JV route to re-enter consumer durables segment

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The JV, Voltbek Home Appliances, aims to take on LG, Samsung as well as home-grown players such as Godrej among others head on with a slew of products that hopes to combine the best of both worlds -- European technology and design, with Indian pricing and delivery.

Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met over 40 CEOs across broad swathes of industry, ranging from makers of mobile devices, auto components, food products to telecom networking equipment and pharmaceuticals. The agenda: To discuss how to make India an integral part of the global supply chain. The focus of the discussion would be the much touted yet not so well understood production-linked incentive scheme (PLI), the centrepiece of the government's drive to massively boost the manufacturing sector. To do so, the government has created a war chest of over Rs 197,000 crore to be paid out as incentives to over 14 industries in five years. There are three objectives to the scheme, two explicitly stated, one implied.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

18 phone launches run into Boycott China campaign

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The smartphone category as a whole was expected to spend around Rs 1,000 crore on marketing and promotional activities over the next six months, even as India unlocks gradually, said media industry experts. This spending is expected to come down, as firms temper their launches.

Do you have Aadhaar helpline number in your phone contact list?

Do you have Aadhaar helpline number in your phone contact list?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

French hacker Elliot Alderson had earlier pointed out UIDAI helpline (1800-300-1947) could just be "the tip of the iceberg", hinting there could be additional data or trackers on Indian phone manufacturers' devices.

Imported iPhone 6 plus sells in India at Rs 77,000

Imported iPhone 6 plus sells in India at Rs 77,000

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

They in three versions in terms of storage: 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.

Honor 9 Lite: A premium smartphone in a budget

Honor 9 Lite: A premium smartphone in a budget

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The Honor 9 Lite sports a premium glass design, dual-camera set-ups on the front and rear, and a futuristic 18:9 aspect ratio screen at a starting price of Rs 10,999, says Khalid Anzar

The most wow gadgets of 2017

The most wow gadgets of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

This is what tech head heaven looks like.

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Moon who is on a three-day visit to India arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening.

Xiaomi's India smartphone ban exposes wider patent risk

Xiaomi's India smartphone ban exposes wider patent risk

Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Xiaomi said in a statement that "it isn't easy" to build up a patent portfolio as a start-up company, but it aims to have filed 8,000 applications by 2016.

Promotions on Twitter catching on in India; still lag other markets

Promotions on Twitter catching on in India; still lag other markets

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Industrialist Gautam Singhania has close to 8,80,000 followers on Twitter, yet he has opted for a service that 'promotes' his tweets by displaying them to a wider audience beyond his own followers.

BlackBerry Passport launched in India for Rs 49,990

BlackBerry Passport launched in India for Rs 49,990

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Passport is competitively and aggressively priced because of its specification.

RIL is world's 2nd biggest brand; Apple No 1

RIL is world's 2nd biggest brand; Apple No 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

FutureBrand, which is a global brand transformation company, said part of Reliance's success could be attributed to Mukesh Ambani's recasting of the firm as a one-stop-shop for Indians.

Meet the 30 richest Indians

Meet the 30 richest Indians

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

The combined net worth of India's hundred richest businessmen is Rs 1,112,628 crore.

Moto G's bet on e-commerce worked; more launches planned ahead

Moto G's bet on e-commerce worked; more launches planned ahead

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

However, the firm continued with its operation in the Indian market.

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus to be available in India on October 17

iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus to be available in India on October 17

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Also, after years of rumours and speculation, Apple unveiled its first wearable device, Apple Watch.

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

How brands are bringing it on at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The organisers have become savvier about marketing the game.

LG Nexus 4: Will you but it for Rs 26k?

LG Nexus 4: Will you but it for Rs 26k?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

The phone offers very good performance, display and comes with a great price and promise of always having the latest Android version.

For first time in 20 years, Indian mobile phone sales drop

For first time in 20 years, Indian mobile phone sales drop

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Experts believe cyclical glitches account for the downturn in mobile-phone sales

Mobile handset sales top 100 million units

Mobile handset sales top 100 million units

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

The second half of CY 2012 continues to see launch of a number of high value, aspirational smartphone models.

High-end phone smuggling is costing govt exchequer Rs 2,400 crore annually

High-end phone smuggling is costing govt exchequer Rs 2,400 crore annually

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

As much as Rs 8,000 crore worth of mobile phones in this segment - out of a total of Rs 15,000 crore - come into the country through the grey market. The government imposed the duty on these phones primarily to encourage domestic production but the strategy has failed as the bulk of high end mobile phones are currently imported.

Ambanis are Asia's richest family

Ambanis are Asia's richest family

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The Ambanis are the only Indian family on the top 10 richest families list in Asia.

Nokia Lumia 525 or HTC Desire 700: Which is better?

Nokia Lumia 525 or HTC Desire 700: Which is better?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

With a plethora of smartphones in the market to choose from, you are spoilt for choice.

Will Modi's second push on economy succeed?

Will Modi's second push on economy succeed?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

There will be uncertainty about outcomes,but one must hope for the best, observes T N Ninan.

Sehwag's tryst with fashion

Sehwag's tryst with fashion

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

LG plans to recast mobile phone business

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Could launch high-end models once 4G technology picks up in India.

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

From new and competitively-priced iPhones to slashing prices of its older models, it had a multi-pronged strategy.

Chinese app ban: Indian start-ups face a major hurdle

Chinese app ban: Indian start-ups face a major hurdle

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

According to experts, the banning of the apps has created negative sentiments and reduced the confidence among the Chinese investors to invest in India.

Can mobile handsets biz better Modi's 'Make in India' plan?

Can mobile handsets biz better Modi's 'Make in India' plan?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

LCD displays could be produced in India in the near future.

RIM launches Blackberry Porsche at Rs 1.39 lakh!

RIM launches Blackberry Porsche at Rs 1.39 lakh!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Blackberry-maker Research In Motion, which is facing troubles in global markets, said it will top industry growth this year in India.

China's smartphone makers bet on cricket, Bollywood to conquer India

China's smartphone makers bet on cricket, Bollywood to conquer India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

India is the world's third-largest smartphone market.

In all things digital, India is 10 years behind China

In all things digital, India is 10 years behind China

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Indian IT giants are outstanding companies with great management teams, but they have been held hostage by their past success.

Are the new iPhone 5c, 5s worth the price?

Are the new iPhone 5c, 5s worth the price?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

. While Samsung has managed to shake Apple with its big-screen smartphones priced competitively, many still pledge their allegiance to Apple.

Top 10 tablets in 2015

Top 10 tablets in 2015

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Take your pick. We have listed the best ones ranging from Rs 14,000 to Rs 55,000.

Stylish LG G3 to take on Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S

Stylish LG G3 to take on Galaxy S5, iPhone 5S

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

fty features and big screen in a plastic body.

Global brands rule the 'trust' roost

Global brands rule the 'trust' roost

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

A report has crowned Nokia, Samsung and Sony with the ultimate honour of being the top three trusted brands.

Companies that offer the best EMI scheme on smartphones

Companies that offer the best EMI scheme on smartphones

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Though manufacturers advertise it as a 'zero processing fee' offer, credit card companies may still levy charges making the phone expensive by over eight per cent.