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Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

This is the second acquisition Google is making to boost its NBU initiative, having acquired four-month-old Halli Labs founded by Pankaj Gupta in July 2017, reports Yuvraj Malik.

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

ULIPs vs MFs: Where should you invest?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

While there's tax arbitrage advantage in ULIPs now, experts say investors should prefer mutual funds for long-term savings.

MakeMyTrip loses IndiGo, much of Jet biz

MakeMyTrip loses IndiGo, much of Jet biz

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

IndiGo has withdrawn all content from MakeMyTrip, and Jet Airways has drastically reduced its inventory on the site.

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

'We want to work with India's start-up community'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

An interview with Sridhar Ramaswamy,Senior vice-president, ads and commerce, Google.

Old, disabled retirees should get pension at doorstep: Govt

Old, disabled retirees should get pension at doorstep: Govt

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The Department of Pension and Pensioner's Welfare is working on this front with the vision of ensuring a life of dignity for pensioners, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh said.

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Flipkart 'beaten' by govt e-commerce platform

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Three years and Rs 28,710 crore worth of transactions later, it has more than double the number of sellers than Flipkart.

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

1% TDS levy could make your ecommerce buys costlier

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Apart from making your purchases on these platforms expensive, it will also mean sellers will have to face the brunt of reduced cash flows amid already low margins for some. Experts said the proposal, which will take effect on April 1, 2020, and will be inserted as a new section in the Income Tax Act, is expected to affect the working capital of e-commerce companies and reduce cash flows for e-sellers.

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from March 1 and registration on the Co-WIN2.0 portal will open at 9 am on Monday.

Soon, filing income tax returns may get easier

Soon, filing income tax returns may get easier

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The forms might soon come "pre-filled" and taxpayers won't have to fill details such as income, income sources, and personal details

'Entrepreneurship has given me freedom'

'Entrepreneurship has given me freedom'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

He may have failed at his first attempt, but 27-year-old Dinup Kalleril, an engineering dropout, is following his passion relentlessly.

Banks ride on e-commerce wave to woo consumers

Banks ride on e-commerce wave to woo consumers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

IndusInd Bank, has recently launched www.themorestore.com only for its credit card and debit card holders

How Zomato plans to become a top player in the world

How Zomato plans to become a top player in the world

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Zomato, the India-based global restaurant search and discovery business entity, has accelerated plans to get into new products like online food ordering.

To play long innings in banking, Vodafone needs to do a few things

To play long innings in banking, Vodafone needs to do a few things

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

While some are relatively new in this business, Vodafone, which has 1.8 million touch points in the country, has been offering basic banking and payment services through its pre-paid mobile digital semi-closed wallet called M-Pesa since 2012.

Living cashless: How I travelled to 5 cities with Rs 600

Living cashless: How I travelled to 5 cities with Rs 600

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Readers tell us how they are managing without cash since November 8.

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.

PM received I-T refunds 5 times, Rahul 6 in last 18 yrs

PM received I-T refunds 5 times, Rahul 6 in last 18 yrs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Rahul Gandhi's mother and senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has also got at least five refunds since the assessment year 2001-02, but there is no adjustment against any outstanding demand for her in this time period.

Budget 2019: Govt to tighten screws on tax avoidance

Budget 2019: Govt to tighten screws on tax avoidance

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'The government believes there is still significant scope to bring more people under the tax net and collect the right amount of taxes, in cases where taxpayers are underpaying,' says Kuldip Kumar, partner and leader personal tax, PwC.

How safe are your mobile wallets?

How safe are your mobile wallets?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

It is suggested that you get your SIM locked with which the wallet account is mapped.

How to discuss money with parents

How to discuss money with parents

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Communicate your every step towards the betterment of their future. If the initial hand-holding will be done right, they will understand and respect your decision of helping them, says Naval Goel.

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Strategic direction post-COVID-19 and further details on asset monetisation are key expectations from the 43rd AGM of RIL, analysts said.

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Paytm will not be available for download now but there will be no impact on existing users of the app. 'The app was blocked for violation of play policies - a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament,' Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.

Facebook musters users' voice to defend Internet.org in India

Facebook musters users' voice to defend Internet.org in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

There has been a huge controversy over the Net neutrality issue.

Snapdeal all set to raise $500 million

Snapdeal all set to raise $500 million

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The move is a show of faith from three of the world's biggest technology companies in fast-growing Snapdeal

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Amazon leads India's e-tail race, Flipkart 2nd

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The People's Choice Survey is an annual report by CashKaro.com, which identifies key trends in online shopping in India.

GST impact: Pain points in e-commerce remain

GST impact: Pain points in e-commerce remain

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Industry experts said the major pain point would be tax collection at source, which would create a rift between sellers and e-commerce companies.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Service tax exemption for news agencies if...

Service tax exemption for news agencies if...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

News agencies, which fulfill certain criteria, are to be exempted from payment of service tax, Finance Minister Pranab Mukerjee said on Friday.

E-commerce firms in India to pump in big money

E-commerce firms in India to pump in big money

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Uber India has readied itself for another $500 million (Rs 3,300 crore) investment in the next three months.

India's handset industry may cross 300-mn mark, close in on China

India's handset industry may cross 300-mn mark, close in on China

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

According to analysts, most of the growth in the smartphone space will come from existing users, who will be lured to upgrade their handsets as new features and technologies turn existing features redundant, says Arnab Dutta.

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

From PhonePe to Jio, everyone wants to be a Super App but it is still unclear if they will actually work in India.

Paytm enters bus ticketing business; hotels next

Paytm enters bus ticketing business; hotels next

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

It aims to grow gross merchandise value to Rs 19,000-25,500 crore.

4 things that could change India in 2016

4 things that could change India in 2016

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

More people will be literate, on the Internet, linked to the national identification scheme and likely to receive electricity, especially from alternative-energy sources.

E-filing of excise, service tax returns mandatory

E-filing of excise, service tax returns mandatory

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

E-filing through the Centre's online tax payment application Automation of Central Excise and Service Tax will be a must not only for returns due after October 1, but also for returns of past periods which have not been filed yet or are to be revised.

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

While it is a convenient mode of payment, it is not an efficient way of borrowing. Repay your dues fully every month if you decide to use it

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Tax-payers to have 'PAN Book' from April

Tax-payers to have 'PAN Book' from April

Rediff.com9 Jan 2005

The National Securities Depository Ltd has been asked to start the online PAN Book from April to enable assesses to see their tax filing records on the Internet.

Ahead of mega-IPO plans, Indian unicorns eye new business

Ahead of mega-IPO plans, Indian unicorns eye new business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A slew of Indian firms, including Flipkart, Byju's and Zomato, is building a path to profitability and diversifying into newer business segments ahead of mega-IPO plans.

WikiLeaks supporters hack websites of credit card

WikiLeaks supporters hack websites of credit card

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Hackers in support of WikiLeaks have brought down the websites of credit-card giants Visa and MasterCard in the ongoing cyber-war between sympathisers of the whistle-blower site and firms trying to stifle it.

 Western Union, SBI in tie-up

Western Union, SBI in tie-up

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Global payment services major, Western Union, has tied-up with State Bank of India to enable international direct cash-to-account transfers.