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Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The upcoming smartphone from Nothing gets a design refresh that is more subtle, more refined. Here's tje first look at the Nothing Phone (4a), including expected features and design changes.

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Nothing Phone (4a) First Look: Sleeker, More Refined

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The upcoming smartphone from Nothing gets a design refresh with a more subtle, and refined look. Here's a first look at the Nothing Phone (4a), including expected features, design changes, and launch buzz.

Non-metro push by qcom, ecom players may lift gig hirings

Non-metro push by qcom, ecom players may lift gig hirings

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Ecommerce (ecom) and quick commerce (qcom) platforms are expected to lead gig worker hiring in calendar year 2026 (CY26), adding nearly 1 million workers on the back of sustained demand for last-mile deliveries, higher order volumes, and continued expansion of dark stores into non-metropolitan cities, industry experts have said.

10 Celebs With Clothing Labels

10 Celebs With Clothing Labels

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Several prominent Indian celebrities have interests beyond the silver screen or cricket pitch.

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Flipkart Group Chief Executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy on Monday said the firm was advancing preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in India, which included shifting its holding company to India from Singapore. Speaking at an internal town hall, Krishnamurthy said the company's leadership structure is strengthening and that the steps toward relocating Flipkart's legal base to India are progressing as planned, according to people familiar with the matter.

Reliance Retail, India's Largest Unlisted Company

Reliance Retail, India's Largest Unlisted Company

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Among the fastest-growing companies by revenue were Tata Electronics, which posted a staggering 3,173% CAGR, followed by Tata Passenger Electric Mobility at 904% and JSW One Platforms at 522%.

Sale of defective TV: Flipkart, Thomson found guilty of deficiency in service

Sale of defective TV: Flipkart, Thomson found guilty of deficiency in service

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Ruling that Flipkart cannot "escape liability" as "mere intermediary" in an online purchase, a consumer commission here has found the e-commerce platform and television manufacturing company Thomson guilty of deficiency in service after a defective TV was delivered to a customer.

10-Minute Delivery Gone, Work Stays the Same

10-Minute Delivery Gone, Work Stays the Same

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'As long as apps show impossible delivery times, delivery and packaging workers will be pressured to meet unsafe, unhealthy standards.'

CMF Headphone Pro Debuts In India At 6,999

CMF Headphone Pro Debuts In India At 6,999

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Nothing's offshoot, CMF, has stepped into the over-ear audio space with the India debut of its very first model, the CMF Headphone Pro.

Why Flipkart Is Offering A Rs 50K Scholarship

Why Flipkart Is Offering A Rs 50K Scholarship

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Under this programme, first-year students enrolled in professional STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) undergraduate programmes who are children of kirana store owners (KSOs) will receive a fixed scholarship of Rs 50,000 in the academic year 2025-26.

6 Fan Heaters: Winter's Latest Comfort Companion

6 Fan Heaters: Winter's Latest Comfort Companion

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

As temperatures dip, fan heaters are fast becoming a winter essential.

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The new year starts up bringing a wave of fresh new handsets, all set to arrive in January 2026.

SC's Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs

SC's Tiger Global ruling unlikely to spook FPIs

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court's verdict directing Tiger Global to pay capital gains tax on its 2018 sale of Flipkart shares is unlikely to accelerate the selloff by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). However, legal and tax experts say the ruling sharpens scrutiny around treaty benefits and could influence how offshore investors structure future India bets.

POCO C85 5G Debuts In India With Giant 6.9-Inch Display

POCO C85 5G Debuts In India With Giant 6.9-Inch Display

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

POCO C85 5G has arrived in India, with its entry variant tagged at 11,999.

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

Amazon, Flipkart Will Need $1 Billion To...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

... catch up with Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto...

Simple Energy debuts Gen 2 e-scooters to drive 2026 growth

Simple Energy debuts Gen 2 e-scooters to drive 2026 growth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'This is not just a cosmetic refresh,' said Suhas Rajkumar, founder and chief executive officer of Simple Energy. 'We have re-engineered the battery integration, made the scooter lighter, improved performance and expanded the portfolio so customers can choose based on real usage needs.'

How To Say No To A Clingy, Married Woman

How To Say No To A Clingy, Married Woman

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Let her know that you are in a happy marriage and you are not comfortable with her behaviour, advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

IPO Market Shows No Sign Of Slowing

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

'The first time India has seen two consecutive blockbuster IPO years.'

IIT Students Get 90 Lakh To 3 Cr Offers!

IIT Students Get 90 Lakh To 3 Cr Offers!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Several IITs have been pushing for a diversification of job profiles as roles move beyond just tech companies and start-ups, particularly with the advent of AI.

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

How's The Josh At Amazon, Flipkart?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

While war rooms are set up closer to the sales, warlike preparations go into it almost 12 months in advance to ensure that on D-day the firm gives its best to its customers.

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens

Why ecom platforms are under govt lens

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is looking into complaints of additional charges being levied by ecommerce platforms when customers choose cash-on-delivery (COD) option instead of paying while ordering items. "The Department of Consumer Affairs has received complaints against ecommerce platforms charging extra for cash-on-delivery, a practice classified as a dark pattern that misleads and exploits consumers," Pralhad Joshi, Union minister of consumer affairs, wrote on X on Friday afternoon.

Shopping Madness: The Black Friday Phenomenon

Shopping Madness: The Black Friday Phenomenon

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

India has gained one more festival -- the season of Black Friday.

Best Career Options After Class 12 Beyond Engg, Medicine

Best Career Options After Class 12 Beyond Engg, Medicine

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa counsels students how to choose the right course and career after Class 12.

Oppo X9 Pro Unveiled In India

Oppo X9 Pro Unveiled In India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Oppo has officially introduced its Find X9 range to the Indian market, bringing with it the advanced Dimensity 9500 platform and an exceptionally large battery setup that crosses the 7,000mAh threshold.

Three Mega IPOs Set To Rewrite India Inc Story In 2026

Three Mega IPOs Set To Rewrite India Inc Story In 2026

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

IPOs have been the flavour of the season for some time. But the coming together of three mega IPOs, from diverse businesses and historic relevance, could tell a story that's still in the making, points out Nivedita Mookerji.

26 e-com players say they are free from dark patterns: Govt

26 e-com players say they are free from dark patterns: Govt

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

As many as 26 top e-commerce companies, including Zepto, BigBasket and Zomato, have given an undertaking that their platforms are free from misleading claims and unfair trade practices which constitute 'dark patterns', the government said on Thursday.

Upcoming IPOs That Dalal Street is Whispering About

Upcoming IPOs That Dalal Street is Whispering About

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Dalal Street is buzzing with excitement, as some of the most-awaited IPOs are gearing up to hit the market. While some of these big companies are planning to join the stock exchanges towards the end of 2025, others are likely to be available for trading by the first half of 2026.

Competitors unfazed by Flipkart's 10-min delivery foray

Competitors unfazed by Flipkart's 10-min delivery foray

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

At a time when Flipkart has entered the quick-commerce race with a service called "Minutes", executives at rival players said they are in a wait-and-watch mode. They said they would be concerned only once the e-commerce firm is able to succeed in this space. The Walmart-owned firm's quick-commerce service has gone live in some parts of Bengaluru, putting it in competition with firms such as Zepto, Swiggy's Instamart, and Zomato's Blinkit.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew planning hasn't materialised within 12 to 24 months from inception, how will 45 days -- from December 5 to February 12 -- suddenly resolve matters?'

Flipkart eyes profitability ahead of IPO

Flipkart eyes profitability ahead of IPO

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Flipkart, the e-commerce company owned by Walmart, is intensifying its efforts to achieve profitability as it is eyeing a valuation of approximately $60 billion at the time of its initial public offering (IPO), now planned in 2025-2026, instead of this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The firm might consider listing in the US or any other geography, including India. The company, which counts the likes of Amazon and Reliance's JioMart among its competitors in India's burgeoning e-commerce market, had also contemplated launching an IPO in 2022-2023.

Click. Watch. Shop. YouTube's Next Move

Click. Watch. Shop. YouTube's Next Move

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

'There is so much growth to unlock at the intersection of high shopping intent and brand needs.'

'If Entrepreneurship Is A Marathon, Then...'

'If Entrepreneurship Is A Marathon, Then...'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'...then preparing oneself for the long haul is also essential.' 'Identifying and holding onto values gives you strength to withstand the difficulties enroute.' 'Taking care of your physical, mental, and intellectual well-being gives you the strength to stay the path.'

Flipkart's Shopsy intensifies efforts to tap into Bharat

Flipkart's Shopsy intensifies efforts to tap into Bharat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Flipkart's hyper-value e-commerce platform Shopsy is intensifying efforts to tap over half of the 821 million internet users (about 442 million) in rural India. These efforts are being led by Prathyusha Agarwal, who recently joined as business head at Shopsy. The aim is to become the go-to destination for consumers seeking entry-level products across various categories.

The ambitious plans of Flipkart-backed super.money

The ambitious plans of Flipkart-backed super.money

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Flipkart-backed super.money is on an expansion spree and plans to expand its range of offerings in credit and wealth management after launching its operations in July this year. The Bengaluru-based fintech company is on track to roll out credit products such as credit on Unified Payments Interface (UPI), unsecured credit cards, and personal loans within the first half of the next calendar year (2025).

Walmart to add 1 lakh MSMEs in next 3 years

Walmart to add 1 lakh MSMEs in next 3 years

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

US-based retail giant Walmart will connect one lakh more MSMEs in the next three years to its supplier development programme in India, a company official said here on Thursday. The programme, Walmart Vriddhi, has partnered with Ideas to Impact Foundation (i2i), which will enable more MSMEs to expand their access to both national and international markets, helped by the combined strengths of Walmart's global supply chain and Flipkart's e-commerce capabilities.

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

As lower GST rates take effect on Monday, sales of air-conditioners, TV sets surged dramatically with buyers rushing to grab cheaper deals offered by retailers at the beginning of the Navratra festival.

ED books Myntra, directors in Rs 1,654-cr FEMA violation case

ED books Myntra, directors in Rs 1,654-cr FEMA violation case

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a FEMA case against Myntra and related entities for allegedly violating FDI guidelines, with contravention amounting to over Rs 1,654 crore.

Flipkart-backed super.money aims to be among top five on UPI leaderboard

Flipkart-backed super.money aims to be among top five on UPI leaderboard

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Flipkart-backed fintech firm super.money is aiming to be among the top five players on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) leaderboard by the end of this year, a senior company executive has said. The company, which rolled out its beta version in June this year, has processed about 10 million transactions till date. "We have a target of 100 million transactions for the end of the year.

Sebi's new reforms aim to streamline mega IPOs

Sebi's new reforms aim to streamline mega IPOs

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is set to introduce key reforms aimed at facilitating smoother mega initial public offerings (IPOs). Key among the proposals is a reduction in the quota reserved for individual investors - those applying for less than Rs 2,00,000 per application - from the current 35 per cent to 25 per cent for large IPOs (issue size above Rs 5,000 crore).