News for 'Tier-2'

Auto retail sales down by 88.87% in May

Auto retail sales down by 88.87% in May

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

At the end of May, out of 26,500 outlets about 60 per cent showrooms and 80 per cent workshops were operational across the country.

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

India slams US body for politicising Delhi violence

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Though MEA did not clarify the individuals being referred to, it is being seen as a reference to US lawmakers critical of India on the issue of the Delhi violence.

Medlife, PharmEasy eye $200 million merger deal

Medlife, PharmEasy eye $200 million merger deal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

There are several discussions going around in the e-health sector for consolidation with key players being PharmEasy, 1mg, Medlife and Netmeds. According to reports, Reliance Jio is in talks with Netmeds to acquire the latter.

How IndiGo plans to become a global player

How IndiGo plans to become a global player

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

IndiGo is providing digital solutions to everyday problems, attracting customers to digital platforms and engaging start-ups to find solutions

Vistara takes economy-light route to bring in new fliers

Vistara takes economy-light route to bring in new fliers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'A growing segment wants to fly Vistara but may not be really ready to pay for certain products that come with a full-service carrier. That is a large segment and we can't ignore it,' says CEO Leslie Thng.

IT cos in non-metro cities should get sops: Nasscom

IT cos in non-metro cities should get sops: Nasscom

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The sops being given to the IT firms in metro cities should be extended to companies in tier 2 and 3 cities as it will generate greater employment opportunities and boost growth, industry body Nasscom has said.

Bundesliga set for restart! Here's all you must know

Bundesliga set for restart! Here's all you must know

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Bundesliga teams will be allowed up to five substitutions per match when it restarts on Saturday after the coronavirus stoppage, while teams will be relegated provided the season is completed, the German Football League (DFL) said on Thursday. Short-term venue changes will also be permitted if health reasons dictate such a need and the season will continue beyond its re-scheduled finish date of June 30 and into July if necessary, the DFL said following a general assembly.

Small town India travelling abroad

Small town India travelling abroad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

With consumers staying indoors and e-commerce firms extending their reach to a larger number of pin codes, these giants have snatched a larger share from the offline traders this season.

Property prices in J&K likely to rise: Anarock

Property prices in J&K likely to rise: Anarock

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

However, the consultant cautioned that security concern may keep prospective property buyers at bay for now.

IPL's positive impact...contributes billions to India's GDP

IPL's positive impact...contributes billions to India's GDP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 made a contribution of Rs 11.5 billion (USD 182 million) to India's GDP, a survey conducted by top financial auditing firm KPMG on behalf of the BCCI has said.

AirAsia to focus on smaller cities

AirAsia to focus on smaller cities

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Tha airline launches maiden flight to Goa; will begin service to Chennai on June 19.

Data analysts earn more than IT engineers

Data analysts earn more than IT engineers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Ddata analysts at the fresher level are drawing an average annual salary of Rs 7 lakh as against Rs 3.2 lakh for software engineers.

Why top angel investors are going slow on funding start-ups

Why top angel investors are going slow on funding start-ups

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Few angels have seen exits; till that happens, they won't be rushing to invest again.

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The Indian board has not done 'enough' to market Test cricket, revered by the purists, says former India opener Gautam Gambhir.

How NIIT is surviving the downturn

How NIIT is surviving the downturn

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

NIIT Technologies continues to show resilience despite the weakness in the West. The tier-2 IT services company reported sustained order flows and employee utilisation as well as moderate attrition rates for the June 2012 quarter. CEO Arvind Thakur about how they are surviving the slowdown.

ASK MAYANK: Why am I not doing well at work?

ASK MAYANK: Why am I not doing well at work?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

India's 30 most competitive cities

India's 30 most competitive cities

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Competitiveness, productivity and prosperity of these cities are the key to economic success.

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Bombay Dyeing is betting on creating a range of unique, customised textile products, a route that is largely unexplored by the home textiles players although several industry reports and consumer behavior studies have talked about the potential for personalisation.

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Surge in UPI transactions is because of an increased consumer interest in making bill payments and recharging mobile phones online, and purchase of non-essential goods on e-commerce platforms.

Software product start-ups rely on smaller cities

Software product start-ups rely on smaller cities

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Marketing challenges apart, 300 firms sprout in past 5 years in Tier-2, -3 cities.

Vodafone Blue to woo data users with Facebook phone

Vodafone Blue to woo data users with Facebook phone

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The company is relying on Vodafone Blue, a device that will be manufactured by Alcatel, to find a consumer following in non-metros.

IT cos gung-ho as ministry eyes software products policy

IT cos gung-ho as ministry eyes software products policy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The ministry of electronics and information technology is working on creating a software product council, including members from the government, academia and industry that will work on implementing a software products mission.

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Nutanix bets big on govt clients, defence projects after Nasdaq debut

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

In India, the company serves customers such as stock exchanges, brokers, non-banking financial companies, financial services and insurance, IT and IT-enabled services.

Modi kicks off air service for 'people who wear Hawaii chappals'

Modi kicks off air service for 'people who wear Hawaii chappals'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Regional connectivity will bring development to tier-2 and tier-3 cities which are becoming "growth engines", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating the first flight under UDAN.

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs back on top but Liverpool fire warning

EPL PHOTOS: Spurs back on top but Liverpool fire warning

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

Maran may again raise stake in SpiceJet

Maran may again raise stake in SpiceJet

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The company's shareholders recently okayed a move to raise Maran's stake from 38 per cent to 43 per cent.

IOC Should Not DIE!

IOC Should Not DIE!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

If IOC is not allowed to run its own affairs, then we can see it close down in the next 10 to 15 years, warns Sudhir Bisht.

My Rediscovery of India

My Rediscovery of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The aspirations of India's people have gotten far ahead of the political debate as one sees the malls in tier-2 cities and car showrooms in 'rurbanised' towns, notes Shashi Shekhar, who visited India after two years.

India off US human trafficking 'Watch List'

India off US human trafficking 'Watch List'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

After a gap of six years, the United States has taken India off the human trafficking 'Watch List' for making significant efforts in combating the menace.

Rashmi Bansal: Be a career junglee

Rashmi Bansal: Be a career junglee

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

Rashmi Bansal, the author of bestsellers Stay Hungry Stay Foolish, Connect the Dots and most recenly I have a Dream, talks about career lessons for India's youth from the life and times of 'yahoo' actor Shammi Kapoor.

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While in a statement issued earlier, the Railways had said that these trains will be fully non-air conditioned, on Wednesday it said that these will have both AC and non-AC classes and fully reserved coaches.

Strange case of why the handloom board was abolished

Strange case of why the handloom board was abolished

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

When Nitin Gadkari was president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, the party had announced it would set up a separate ministry for handlooms and handicraft. Instead of doing that, the BJP government has abolished the only institution that took into account the voice of the weavers.

ISB offers free training to women entrepreneurs

ISB offers free training to women entrepreneurs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The Indian School of Business in Hyderabad is offering free management education to women entrepreneurs.

EPL: Fulham's game at Spurs postponed over COVID-19 cases

EPL: Fulham's game at Spurs postponed over COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Everton yet to receive clarification after City game postponed: Ancelotti

Bundesliga plans May 15 restart after government green light

Bundesliga plans May 15 restart after government green light

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Germany's professional teams have been training since mid-April, divided into small groups and under strict conditions, including extensive testing of all players and coaching staff.

Maruti, Honda, M&M report robust sales in January

Maruti, Honda, M&M report robust sales in January

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

While Hyundai Motor India reported a marginal growth, Toyota Kirloskar Motor witnessed a dip in sales last month.

Rashmi Bansal: Happy New MBA

Rashmi Bansal: Happy New MBA

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Rashmi Bansal, the author of bestsellers Stay Hungry Stay Foolish and Connect the Dots, asks if there is a vision behind producing MBAs in tier- 3 B-schools in tier-2 towns.