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What will Modi 2 give India?

What will Modi 2 give India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'What will this supposedly more business-friendly government do if it gets a second term?' 'Important labour law and land reforms remain off the table.' 'Witness the arm-twisting of foreign players in e-commerce and all but one player in telecom -- and it is very hard to justify this perception that the BJP is business friendly.' 'There will also remain the real risk of ideas seemingly gleaned from the pages of Amar Chitra Katha, overlaid with PowerPoint presentations,' predicts Rahul Jacob.

Apple revs up India offering with new iMac, iPads and iPhone

Apple revs up India offering with new iMac, iPads and iPhone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The new iMac, two iPads and iPhone 12 and 12 Mini will be open for ordering starting April 30, just like in the US, the UK, China and Japan.

Walmart resumes India expansion after 3-year break

Walmart resumes India expansion after 3-year break

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Walmart had entered into a joint venture with Bharti Enterprises.

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

A pharmacy store in your pocket!

Rediff.com16 May 2016

1mg has made buying medicines easy and it aims to do more in online health care.

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.

Ready-made garment exports are on a road to revival

Ready-made garment exports are on a road to revival

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Recovery was largely driven by the European Union markets.

How online video is becoming a promotional tool for brands

How online video is becoming a promotional tool for brands

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Video isn't just about old school television shows, advertisements and tutorials anymore - short, crisp and engaging content across different formats is becoming increasingly popular in a world where stories are consumed on the go.

How demonetisation affects India Inc

How demonetisation affects India Inc

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

The move to ban Rs 500 and 1000 notes may not curb the root cause of black money.

India Inc did M&As, PE deals worth $50 billion in 2014

India Inc did M&As, PE deals worth $50 billion in 2014

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

The year saw 30 QIP deals raising over $5 billion and 35 IPOs.

'Raising funds is not the end, execution is important'

'Raising funds is not the end, execution is important'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'We do realise it is time to have a larger ambition.'

'What matters is good returns for our investors'

'What matters is good returns for our investors'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'In India, most funds have one or at most two platforms, but we are the only one which has four -- growth equity practice, real estate practice, a special situation and credit platform, and infrastructure.'

Flipkart launches same day guaranteed delivery in 10 cities

Flipkart launches same day guaranteed delivery in 10 cities

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The service is available in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Manesar, Navi Mumbai and Thane and will be scaled up to other cities soon

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

It hopes to leverage the growing number of mobile transactions

India Inc hopes for economic revival under NDA 2.0

India Inc hopes for economic revival under NDA 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Corporate leaders said a stable government at the Centre will help boost infrastructure spend, address agricultural distress, and encouraging employment.

Is mobile shopping safe?

Is mobile shopping safe?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Yes, if you follow certain safety measures, says Shruti Puri. Here are some rules you must follow.

Why rally in RIL stock may not be over just yet

Why rally in RIL stock may not be over just yet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Multiple triggers such as asset sales, pickup in energy cash flows, increased traction in omni-channel retail, and rise in ARPUs could further drive the stock.

India likely to ease curbs for foreign online retailers

India likely to ease curbs for foreign online retailers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

India could allow global online retailers such as Amazon.com Inc to sell their own products as early as next month, removing restrictions that could boost competition in one of the world's biggest, and most price-sensitive, retail markets.

Government should take bold and decisive steps

Government should take bold and decisive steps

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Budget should be a platform for govt to take bold steps.

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

IT sector has lots of hope from the Union Budget 2014-15.

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

This is the second investment by General Atlantic in a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, following a Rs 6,598.38 crore investment in Jio Platforms announced earlier this year.

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Good news! India's job market is looking up

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Banking and IT lead; see September hiring rise 52%, 34% y-o-y, respectively.

Quikr raises Rs 365 crore, valued at Rs 1,800 crore

Quikr raises Rs 365 crore, valued at Rs 1,800 crore

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The company has said the funds raised will be used to invest in product development and expansion of its fast-growing mobile business.

The success story of India's second largest online market

The success story of India's second largest online market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

ShopClues does 1.5 million transactions a month and claims to have 40 million monthly visitors.

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

India start-ups at risk as investors close taps, Modi fund falls short

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Venture capital investments in India's start-ups nearly halved to $1.5 billion in fourth-quarter 2015

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

How retailers plan to woo shoppers

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The numbers in India may not be as big but the opportunity for serious growth is all there.

How Amazon plans to reach 500 million Indians

How Amazon plans to reach 500 million Indians

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

According to industry studies, the Hindi Internet user base is likely to outgrow the English user base by 2021 and along with Marathi and Bengali users, will drive volume growth.

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Planning to go to Goa for Diwali? Airfares up 30%

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Analysts expect holiday fares to inch up further closer to the travel dates, but airlines may still not be able to fully recover higher costs as fuel costs remain elevated

The myth and magic of unicorns

The myth and magic of unicorns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Becoming a unicorn is surely a marker for a company in its growth story, but it's not a major achievement nor is it a turning point of any significant worth.

MySmartPrice: Your guide to bag the best discounts and deals online

MySmartPrice: Your guide to bag the best discounts and deals online

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

MySmartPrice has been growing about 100 per cent a year and is profitable.

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Used smartphones are gaining popularity in the hinterland, the main market for JioPhone. Share of JioPhone in the feature phone market had shrunk from 47% in Q2 of 2018 to 28% a year after.

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

20 years later, founders of India's first e-tailer are back 'Again'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Again would offer two variants of double-toned milk with almonds, cashews, dates; and strawberry, chocolate, jaggery - and two variants of double-toned yoghurt - alphonso mango; and carrot, orange, banana.

After Microsoft, Amazon may now set up data centre in India

After Microsoft, Amazon may now set up data centre in India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

World's largest e-tailer Amazon is evaluating setting up a data centre in India to tap into the multi-billion cloud opportunity in India.

Snapdeal to hike salaries by 20% for top performers

Snapdeal to hike salaries by 20% for top performers

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Snapdeal had rolled out a hike of 16 per cent and above for its top performers.

5 tips to make the most of this online shopping festival

5 tips to make the most of this online shopping festival

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

If you are raring to go this festive season, here are a few tried and tested tips to help you avoid online shopping pitfalls.

Why Modi govt's FDI claims are puzzling

Why Modi govt's FDI claims are puzzling

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The retail sector seeing a sharp rise in FDI flows is one where the Modi government's policy is not clear and has got a little muddled by its political ideology.

Ad spend: India would move up to 7th position by 2022

Ad spend: India would move up to 7th position by 2022

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Ad spends to revive in 2018; India likely to add Rs 47,028 crore in the next five years

10 sectors that will hire Indian engineers in 2020

10 sectors that will hire Indian engineers in 2020

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Did you know that India is among the top five countries in food processing?

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which houses the offices of some of the biggest banks in the country, however, slipped to 26th position from the 16th position.

'Modi govt has delivered on early expectations'

'Modi govt has delivered on early expectations'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

'The government has used the current macro situation to its advantage.'

How Tech Mahindra plans to use 5G to boost revenue

How Tech Mahindra plans to use 5G to boost revenue

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Tech Mahindra is building 5G use cases with US-based hospitals to help manage devices remotely and eventually manage remote surgeries that will require seamless network connectivity.