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Amazon launches online appliances store

Amazon launches online appliances store

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

As home and kitchen is one of the most sought after categories during Diwali, the launch comes at a time when customers can enjoy shopping for appliances with ease and convenience, the company said.

Everything you know about shopping is about to change

Everything you know about shopping is about to change

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Not just e-commerce players, even spirits majors are banking on artificial intelligence and chatbots to offer newer, quicker, smarter services. Shivani Shinde Nadhe reports.

Recipe: Mango Slaw Chicken Burgers

Recipe: Mango Slaw Chicken Burgers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Who says fast food places know how to make burgers best. You can too. And well.

Use your phone for shopping, to pay bills as UPI goes live

Use your phone for shopping, to pay bills as UPI goes live

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

21 banks have launched United Payments Interface application.

Dhoni's Friendship is No.1

Dhoni's Friendship is No.1

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'I feel very proud of him. He has always been there for us. And this is our friendship. Friendship No 1,' Paramjit Singh told the AajTak channel.

Mandatory registration for overseas online cos

Mandatory registration for overseas online cos

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

In a bid to make foreign companies engaged in online and direct-to-home business practices in India accountable, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) will make enrolment of all such companies with the country's Registrar of Companies (RoC) mandatory.

Alibaba takes first step into India's marketplace, launches Paytm Mall

Alibaba takes first step into India's marketplace, launches Paytm Mall

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

To take on Amazon, Paytm e-commerce plans to add close to a billion products from all across the globe to its shopping cart.

Walmart-owned PhonePe calls off deal to acquire fintech startup ZestMoney

Walmart-owned PhonePe calls off deal to acquire fintech startup ZestMoney

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Walmart-owned digital payments firm PhonePe has decided to halt its proposed acquisition of Goldman Sachs- and Xiaomi-backed ZestMoney, a Bengaluru-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform. The deal, which was poised to fetch anywhere between $150-200 million and $300 million, has hit a snag over lapses in due diligence, disagreements over valuation, sustainability of the business, and shareholding structure of ZestMoney, according to people familiar with the matter. The collapse of the deal is also being attributed to a slowdown in the financial technology (fintech) sector in the midst of a funding winter, difficult regulatory environment, and macroeconomic uncertainty, informed other sources.

BJP's Naqvi against order issued to eateries on Kanwar yatra route

BJP's Naqvi against order issued to eateries on Kanwar yatra route

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

In the backdrop of the Muzaffarnagar police's order asking eateries on the Kanwar yatra route to display their owners' names, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday said it may spread the 'disease of untouchability'.

Low Demand For Parties Merchandise

Low Demand For Parties Merchandise

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

'Merchandise plays a key role in creating buzz about a specific party.'

The Complete Man shuns online, sticks to physical stores

The Complete Man shuns online, sticks to physical stores

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

In this era of online commerce and virtual shopping, Raymond Ltd, one of India's oldest textile manufacturers and retailers, has tailor-made an offline strategy to maintain a strong foothold in the tier III and IV towns. Samreen Ahmad reports.

Have you been duped online?

Have you been duped online?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Were you ever a victim of data theft? Or did somebody else use your credit card number to buy gizmos online?

Do you shop for amusement? Tell us!

Do you shop for amusement? Tell us!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

Do you go shopping more for amusement than to fulfil a necessity? What do you think of this trend? Tell us.

Online bookstores are gaining popularity in India

Online bookstores are gaining popularity in India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Greater IT penetration coupled with easy accessibility and the sheer convenience of shopping online is driving the online book store market in India with players expecting the segment to receive a fillip with the onset of e-commerce and the digital book era.

Amazon arrival will not hurt us: Flipkart CEO

Amazon arrival will not hurt us: Flipkart CEO

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Flipkart, founded by two former Amazon executives, Binny Bansal and Sachin Bansal, has been a talking point vis-a-vis Amazon's strategy in India.

Another Mahadev app owner detained in Dubai, deportation likely soon

Another Mahadev app owner detained in Dubai, deportation likely soon

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The Enforcement Directorate may also file a fresh chargesheet in this multi-crore money laundering case soon, they said.

Bidding for bargains online

Bidding for bargains online

Rediff.com19 Jun 2003

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Education technology, grocery, fashion, food delivery and UPI payments surpassed volumes or revenues of February, in the September-October period.

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Attention Deficit Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by difficulties with attention, concentration and impulse control, explains Mehezabin Dordi, clinical psychologist at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.

E-tailers eye a $6-billion sales bonanza this Diwali season

E-tailers eye a $6-billion sales bonanza this Diwali season

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The spurt in online sales during the festival season is expected.

Rediff bullish on online book sales

Rediff bullish on online book sales

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

The Nasdaq-listed company started selling books online just two months back and has collected good revenue so far. It has made a catalogue of 1.7 million books for its portal, which would caters to all the age groups.

Why Indian companies now prefer online launches

Why Indian companies now prefer online launches

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

What is driving the digital-first approach of traditional, legacy brands? Apart from the growing adoption of the internet in the country, brands are drawn to the agility of the medium.

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

As COVID-19 cases in China continue to rise, Beijing will soon start distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the community health centres in forthcoming days, CNN reported citing state media on Monday.

Marks & Spencer goes online but via e-tailers Myntra, Flipkart

Marks & Spencer goes online but via e-tailers Myntra, Flipkart

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Having 50 stores in India, it plans to double the number.

Indian web portals see huge interest from VC

Indian web portals see huge interest from VC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Internet user base in India has touched 100 million.

Banking online? How to avoid identity theft

Banking online? How to avoid identity theft

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

A look at the features of your password protection policy that compromise online decit/credit card transactions and how to secure them.

Now, Amazon announces $2 billion investment in India

Now, Amazon announces $2 billion investment in India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Amazon's Indian unit said earlier it will open five new warehouses in the country, which will almost double its storage capacity to half a million square feet.

Tata group to launch e-commerce venture

Tata group to launch e-commerce venture

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The e-tail venture plans to initially offer apparel, electronics and footwear products.

Opposed to online pharmacy, chemists observe total bandh

Opposed to online pharmacy, chemists observe total bandh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Some 8.5 lakh chemists across the nation on Wednesday downed their shutters demanding action from the government against "illegal" online sale of medicines.

Analysts bullish on Nykaa's outlook for beauty and personal care business

Analysts bullish on Nykaa's outlook for beauty and personal care business

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) hosted its annual investor day recently. The responses were positive from analysts. Although some analysts pared FY25 and FY26 estimates, the bulk continued to issue 'buy' calls after the stock rose 2.5 per cent. The management expects the Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) business to grow at a 25 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during FY24-28.

'Aunt' Venus gearing up for arrival of new family member and the US Open

'Aunt' Venus gearing up for arrival of new family member and the US Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

While Venus has been doing pretty well on-court, the 37-year-old is busy with some off-court chores and it reads - online shopping for the newborn.

Indian fashion chains bet big amid online retail growth

Indian fashion chains bet big amid online retail growth

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Shoppers Stop is looking to open four new stores this year and plans to invest Rs 120 crore.

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

How Amazon Works With Indian Railways

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Building a whole product with the railways was challenging; we had to figure out how to load and unload a train when it stops for only about five minutes at a station.' 'We also helped them understand the revenues this would generate for them.'

7 ways to protect your money from online scams

7 ways to protect your money from online scams

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Look carefully at any ad or pop up that tempts or attracts you with freebies and offers etc. It could be a scam, warns Niranjankumar Upadhye.

Business hit in retail stores, malls as shoppers go online

Business hit in retail stores, malls as shoppers go online

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Malls, retail stores are being hit by online sales and are struggling this festive season.

Cybercrime: The new global scourge

Cybercrime: The new global scourge

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Even virtual world gaming is starting to suffer from real-world problems -- theft of identity and virtual assets, extortion and terrorism.

Close shave for Amit Shah as his vehicle touches live wire in Rajasthan

Close shave for Amit Shah as his vehicle touches live wire in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The incident occurred when Shah's cavalcade was moving to Parbatsar from Bidiyad village to address an election rally.

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India recorded 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, an 11.8 per cent surge in such offences over the previous year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week once again cautioned bank customers of fraud, including those in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) cases. In fact, certain frauds have become more prevalent than others, and being aware of them is the first step towards protect yourself. Mayur Joshi, chief executive officer, Indiaforensic.com, a company engaged in the prevention, detection, and investigation of frauds says, "It is necessary to learn, to read about these scams."

Have you tried Flipkart's Digiflip Pro XT 712?

Have you tried Flipkart's Digiflip Pro XT 712?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Recently, e-tailing major Flipkart released the Digiflip Pro XT 712.

Largest e-commerce hub: Delhi topples Mumbai

Largest e-commerce hub: Delhi topples Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The company, which unveiled on Wednesday its Ebay India census guide, said the country has over 2,471 e-commerce hubs and states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Gujarat are most active when it comes to online trading.