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He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

He is a threat to Bill Gates. You know him as the founder of ZARA!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Zara co-founder Amancio Ortega has toppled Bill Gates to become the world's richest person four times. A peek into the life of the 81 year old even Jeff Bezos can't keep up with!

Varana: Making London's richest fall in love with India's traditions

Varana: Making London's richest fall in love with India's traditions

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Indian fashion, mostly, has been either inexpensive streetwear or wedding wear lacking elegance Varana brings. Kishore Singh drops by the brand's flagship store on London's iconic Dover Street.

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster, Toyota Innova and Tata Hexa.

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Fashion world divided on first look at Apple Watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Wrist bands range from leather and stainless steel to sports models in hues from pink to blue.

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The world is home to a record number of 2,089 billionaires.

Decision on GST rate not before next month

Decision on GST rate not before next month

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The GST Council, that includes representatives of all states, will meet again on November 3-4 to decide on the tax rates

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

How the Nirav Modi show manages to go on

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi has been relentless in building his brand regardless of banks having a problem of fraudulent and unauthorised transactions with his companies.

High-end fashion, now on rent!

High-end fashion, now on rent!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If you want to wear your favourite designer or high-end label, simply rent it from fashion rental portals.

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

iD Fresh Foods, India's largest ready-to-cook food manufacturer, is looking to create a Rs 1,000-crore business in the next five years.

Titan wants to rule the Indian woman's heart

Titan wants to rule the Indian woman's heart

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Titan's sarees will ride on the parent brand's immense equity and deep penetration to crack open the potential Rs 550 billion market.

Tempting online offers? Beware of the fine print

Tempting online offers? Beware of the fine print

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Buying on the internet is the future but be wary of the fine print and make sure you get a genuine product.

The fashion nomads are here!

The fashion nomads are here!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Fashion pop-up stores are all the rage with emerging designers who don't have the resources for standalone showrooms

Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Investors pay $20 billion for Apple's $17,000 watch

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Shareholders may once again be underestimating the staying power of the company's margins.

Sensex settles 267 points lower, Nifty below 9,300

Sensex settles 267 points lower, Nifty below 9,300

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Banking stocks dipped with Nifty PSU Bank index falling 1.7% after the government notified the ordinance that seeks to tackle non-performing loans in the sector.

Welcome to India's discount economy

Welcome to India's discount economy

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Besides malls and high-street stores, there's a rush of discounts while you are flying or holidaying in fancy hotels.

Before Rahul Gandhi's Rs 70,000 jacket, there was Modi's Rs 10 lakh suit

Before Rahul Gandhi's Rs 70,000 jacket, there was Modi's Rs 10 lakh suit

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

5 other politically-charged fashion choices in recent times.

Investors: Focus on companies facing the consumer

Investors: Focus on companies facing the consumer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The most consistent wealth creators since 2008 are all consumer-facing companies, says Devangshu Datta.

A GST that could get better with time

A GST that could get better with time

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The price of ensuring no disruption after rolling out the GST seems to be an imperfect GST with many relaxations in its compliance norms, says A K Bhattacharya.

Birthday Special: The loves of Sonam Kapoor's life!

Birthday Special: The loves of Sonam Kapoor's life!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Sonam Kapoor turns 32!

VOTE! 10 Budget proposals that affect you!

VOTE! 10 Budget proposals that affect you!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

What do you think of these proposals? Vote at the end of each proposal!

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com8 May 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world

Sensex ends 127 points higher; Nov IIP, Dec CPI eyed

Sensex ends 127 points higher; Nov IIP, Dec CPI eyed

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The government is scheduled to release index of industrial growth for November and consumer price inflation for December later today.

JLR's future bright; shouldn't run before it can walk: Tata

JLR's future bright; shouldn't run before it can walk: Tata

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Bullish on Jaguar Land Rover, top industrialist Ratan Tata has hinted at Tatas manufacturing these marquee brands in India, Eastern Europe and the US.

How scammers cheat online shoppers

How scammers cheat online shoppers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Be cautious when purchasing from little-known Web sites.

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Fashion Weeks are coming! Fashion Weeks are coming!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu

How e-commerce firms are making money from 'returned' products

How e-commerce firms are making money from 'returned' products

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

High return rates in the e-commerce space are making a dent in the margins of e-retailers.

Google online shopping fest gets bigger in its second year

Google online shopping fest gets bigger in its second year

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

With over 200 brands and websites as participants this year, the Google Online Shopping Festival is turning bigger.

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Renting start-ups make a killing as millennials fuel sharing economy.

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Chipmaker Intel, which last week announced a partnership with watches and fashion accessory retailer Fossil Group to develop wearable devices, is scouting for manufacturers to launch such devices in India.

Taking loans to repay card dues is not smart

Taking loans to repay card dues is not smart

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Use credit cards with discretion and try to generate a net monthly surplus to avoid falling into a debt trap

India home to 56 of the world's 2000 powerful companies: Forbes

India home to 56 of the world's 2000 powerful companies: Forbes

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Reliance Industries leads the pack of 56 Indian companies.

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'More than one brand in a showroom is too risky because customer loyalty in this market is low. Most people don't drive different cars made by the same manufacturer for a lifetime, they experiment.'

Flipkart has biggest piece of Indian e-tail pie

Flipkart has biggest piece of Indian e-tail pie

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Most of Flipkart's business came from consumer electronics.

Reuben Singh is London's 'Rolls-Royce King'

Reuben Singh is London's 'Rolls-Royce King'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The London-based CEO of alldayPA and Isher Capital has been making waves on Instagram with his Rolls-Royce collection.

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The top court last week gave Sahara a final chance to raise funds.

Women score high in sports endorsements

Women score high in sports endorsements

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Mirza's gutsy image has helped her equal Nehwal's endorsement fee.

The incredibly odd world we live in

The incredibly odd world we live in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

10 images from around the world that show we live in a mad, mad world.

Markets end lower as global stocks extend losses; Metals drag

Markets end lower as global stocks extend losses; Metals drag

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 128 points to end at 25,102.

Jolt for Subrata Roy, as Aamby Valley goes under the hammer

Jolt for Subrata Roy, as Aamby Valley goes under the hammer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The liquidator said the properties are being sold under two distinct phases over a period of two days