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Top 25 most searched phones in India

Top 25 most searched phones in India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The information related to what other mobile consumers are searching for will be quite handy for those who want to purchase a new mobile phone.

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Ideal moment for Opposition to strike against Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

For the first time in seven years the prime minister finds himself at his most vulnerable, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Goa, Bali among Indian's favourite destination this monsoon

Goa, Bali among Indian's favourite destination this monsoon

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Read on to find out about the other destination trending this season.

Defence: Modi Sarkar's Hits and Misses

Defence: Modi Sarkar's Hits and Misses

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'The procurement cycle still consumes too much time; little has changed.'

Nokia is back but will its smartphone conquer?

Nokia is back but will its smartphone conquer?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

The once-popular brand plans to try its luck in the smartphone market with reliability as its key proposition.

'GDP declined by 50% last quarter, not 23.9%'

'GDP declined by 50% last quarter, not 23.9%'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'One cannot take it that the economy has recovered, and the GST payment has increased because of that, or that production is back to January 2020 level.'

Nokia launches EMI scheme for Lumia 925

Nokia launches EMI scheme for Lumia 925

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Nokia has tied up with Citibank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Standard Chartered, HSBC, ICICI Bank and SBI Cards for the EMI scheme and the offer will be available to consumers with credit cards from any of these banks.

Renault Triber is everyman's budget car

Renault Triber is everyman's budget car

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'The Triber, which sits between the Kwid and the Duster in the Renault portfolio, is an affordable option for those who have their sights set on a multipurpose vehicle and want to get something different from, say, a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga,' says Pavan Lall.

Affordable insurance policy Corona Kavach is a big hit

Affordable insurance policy Corona Kavach is a big hit

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

From July 10, when it was launched till August 7, 1,087,030 lives have been covered under Corona Kavach through 648,276 policies with premium of Rs 182 crore and sum assured for Rs 42,956 crore. In addition, 186,347 lives have been covered under Corona Rakshak through 156,695 policies with premium of Rs 25.5 crore and sum assured for Rs 3,293 crore, an Irdai official said.

Now, you too can buy your credit score from CIBIL

Now, you too can buy your credit score from CIBIL

Rediff.com22 Apr 2011

Indian consumers can now access their CIBIL TransUnion Score to make informed borrowing decisions and avail speedier access to credit.

5 reasons to buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya

5 reasons to buy gold this Akshaya Tritiya

Rediff.com7 May 2019

On gold buying occasions such as Akshaya Tritiya, Chiraj Mehta points out, investors are often confronted with the question: Should I make just a token purchase, or should I buy more towards building my allocation in the yellow metal?

Cash-to-GDP ratio could hit 14-15%, the highest since independence

Cash-to-GDP ratio could hit 14-15%, the highest since independence

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

It is a classic case of extremes: The worst contraction in GDP along with the highest-ever levels of cash in the economy; and a severe dent in consumption together with strong growth in bank deposits and digital payments.

Everything you know about shopping is about to change

Everything you know about shopping is about to change

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Not just e-commerce players, even spirits majors are banking on artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer newer, quicker, smarter services. Shivani Shinde Nadhe reports.

Why Indian CEOs are a perfect fit for global roles

Why Indian CEOs are a perfect fit for global roles

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Nikesh Arora becoming successor of Masayoshi Son at Softbank yet again shows Indians are being preferred for global roles at multinational firms.

How Competition Law plans to regulate digital economy

How Competition Law plans to regulate digital economy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

The interim report highlights key competition issues in the e-commerce space like deep discounting, the imposition of unfair terms and conditions, the growing dependence of brick and mortar establishments on online platforms, and opaqueness in search rankings.

Reliance Retail discontinues non-veg food offering 'Delight'

Reliance Retail discontinues non-veg food offering 'Delight'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Reliance Retail said it has decided to discontinue its non-vegetarian food offering 'Delight' with immediate effect and would focus on vegetarian offerings only within retail portfolio.

Pepsi now wants to make you healthy

Pepsi now wants to make you healthy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The cola major expands its portfolio of healthy foods under brands Tropicana and Quaker Oats, looks to bring down its sugar addiction by Apurva Venkat.

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

How MSMEs can create 1 crore jobs in 5 years

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'When a new superhero film releases, China creates figurines based on the film and puts them out in the market along with the film's release.' 'Does our domestic manufacturing sector been able to do it so quickly? No.' 'We have a large millennial population and we have to make products that are more in line with the tastes of those people.' 'The MSME sector can win back its customers only this way.' 'When they change with the consumers's needs, there will be a move towards Indian products.'

How technology is changing fashion

How technology is changing fashion

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

From omnichannel to AI and 3D technology, the fashion industry is in the middle of a digital revolution.

Online shoppers to spend Rs 22,000 cr on V-day gifts!

Online shoppers to spend Rs 22,000 cr on V-day gifts!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

52 per cent of shoppers surveyed said they prefer to shop online.

Can Modi 2.0 improve the economy?

Can Modi 2.0 improve the economy?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Change will have to begin with Mr Modi, who by all accounts has shown little active interest in macro-economic issues, preferring instead to focus on the effective implementation of projects and programmes, points out T N Ninan.

SlicePay: The 'buy now, pay later' start-up for students

SlicePay: The 'buy now, pay later' start-up for students

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

With more and more youngsters preferring to shop online, the credit appetite has surged.

After cricket and wrestling, now comes a volleyball league

After cricket and wrestling, now comes a volleyball league

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The league will take up the caravan format where all teams move from one city to another during the course of the tournament

As govt gets tough, almost every new car now sports airbags

As govt gets tough, almost every new car now sports airbags

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The government has mandated that from October 2017, all new car models will have to be equipped with airbags to meet crash test norms.

Biscuit-makers take on traditional sweets

Biscuit-makers take on traditional sweets

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

For most consumer product players in the country, the upcoming festive season is being looked upon as the best platform to return into the black.

Wristwatch may be the next 'casualty' of modern times

Wristwatch may be the next 'casualty' of modern times

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The study by consumer analysts Mintel has revealed that one in seven people says mobile phones and computers have made traditional watches obsolete; it found 86 per cent still own a wristwatch -- even if they no longer rely on it to know the correct time, the Daily Express reported.

My Top Stock Picks for 2021

My Top Stock Picks for 2021

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Three stockmarket experts give their best picks for the New Year.

HUL, P&G 'dream companies' to work with

HUL, P&G 'dream companies' to work with

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Forty-four per cent management students graduating in 2010 have voted the FMCG sector as the most preferred industry to work in, terming giants like Hindustan Unilever Ltd and Proctor & Gamble as "dream companies", a survey said.

Why PhonePe's fundraising process has hit roadblock

Why PhonePe's fundraising process has hit roadblock

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Having grown swiftly since the acquisition of Flipkart by Walmart in 2018, it was looking at a valuation of $10 billion. However, factors such as lack of diversification, new e-commerce and data policies, as well as the overall investment environment, have slowed the process.

5 things to know about negative interest rate policy

5 things to know about negative interest rate policy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Many fear that in practice if banks make their customers pay to hold their money, it might lead to a situation where consumers hold on to cash.

B-schools see 40% jump in FMCG job offers

B-schools see 40% jump in FMCG job offers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

The booming recruitment environment that B-schools experienced in 2007 could be back on the campuses next year as the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is planning around 40 per cent increase in the number of pre-placement offers (PPOs).

Digital push slows down banks' branch expansion plans

Digital push slows down banks' branch expansion plans

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Branch additions for most major banks in the current financial year do not correspond to the number of the past two years.

Indo-US trade deal caught in ICT web

Indo-US trade deal caught in ICT web

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

ICT products make up a minuscule $ 407 million, out of the $ 35.54 billion of total inbound shipments from the US, as of now.

India Inc's succession plan is seeing a gender shift

India Inc's succession plan is seeing a gender shift

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Women leaders, succession planners and lawyers say doors in family businesses are opening but a stronger push is needed.

How Mother Dairy is fighting the digital war for young minds

How Mother Dairy is fighting the digital war for young minds

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

With humorous memes, videos and short stories, Brand Mother Dairy has been steadily inserting itself into almost every trending conversation on social media, writes Viveat Susan Pinto.

Colourful Kerala top market for paint firms

Colourful Kerala top market for paint firms

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Market leader Asian Paints, for instance, is estimated to get about Rs 400-crore (Rs 4-billion) worth of business from the state alone.

This Dhanteras, Indians are turning to diamonds

This Dhanteras, Indians are turning to diamonds

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Elevated gold prices have led Indian investors to eye diamonds and platinum as a lucrative investment opportunity.

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Want to fight for your health? How you can begin

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

India's superb plan to reduce dependence on gold imports

India's superb plan to reduce dependence on gold imports

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

For easy and wide access, the government plans to market the bond through post offices and various brokers.

With $150 mn funding, BigBasket is the latest unicorn

With $150 mn funding, BigBasket is the latest unicorn

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Bigbasket's founder V S Sudhakar said his company was reengineering its supply chain to allow for faster delivery to its resellers and to reduce the time from farm to customer.