Lessons For Start Ups From UPI Success Story

Isn't there something significant in the UPI example for all of us to learn from and execute to enable world-scale success for our startups?, asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Adani role in defence sector comes as fresh ammo for Oppn

Several Opposition leaders, including former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday attacked the government over a media report claiming that a key Adani group investor is also co-owner with the......

How Brahmos Missile Has Become Cheaper

Before Data Patterns developed an indigenous check-out equipment, Brahmos Aerospace was paying a Russian supplier three times what it will now pay the Indian company. IMAGE: The Indian Navy......

Less than one-third of new-age Indian IPOs beat market benchmarks: Report

India’s 25 venture capital and private equity backed “new-age” companies, that listed between May 2020 and June 2025, reveals a sobering reality behind the hype: barely a third have delivered......

India's VC funding rises 43% to $13.7 bn in 2024

India's Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem exhibited robust growth in 2024, with funding surging 43 per cent year-on-year to $13.7 billion, according to a report. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

At $14 billion, venture capital fund exits soared 10x in 2021

Three marquee exits accounted for nearly 60 per cent of the total exit value -- BillDesk’s acquisition by PayU for $4.7 billion, Paytm’s $2.5 billion initial public offering (IPO), and......

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using Microsoft Copilot has only......

Ganguly set to return as CAB president unopposed

IMAGE: Sourav Ganguly arrived at Eden Gardens on Sunday to file his nomination for the CAB president post. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will begin a new chapter in the......

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

IMAGE: The acquisition marks Torrent Group's foray into India's rapidly growing sports sector. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Gujarat Titans/X Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the......

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

IMAGE: The Seattle Orcas' lead investor group includes Satya Nadella with others. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals has joined hands with......

IPL: Sourav Ganguly joins Delhi Capitals

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was, on Thursday, appointed advisor of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL). In his new role, Ganguly will work closely with......

CSK eyeing stake in Major League Cricket's Texas team

IMAGE: CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Chahar. Photograph: CSK/Twitter Chennai Super Kings (CSK) could be eyeing a stake in the Texas team, one of Major League Cricket's......