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Flipkart: India's big start-up success story

Flipkart: India's big start-up success story

Rediff.com9 May 2018

From a modest two-bedroom apartment in Koramangala, the Bengaluru-headquarted company now has multiple offices across the country.

Shaadi ke side effects and how you can avoid them

Shaadi ke side effects and how you can avoid them

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Shaadi ke side effects and how you can avoid them

Soon, use Paytm to shop as well

Soon, use Paytm to shop as well

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Indian mobile commerce player Paytm on Tuesday launched Paytm Cash - a semi-closed wallet for online shopping.

Internet in India: Future lies with the vernacular

Internet in India: Future lies with the vernacular

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Not only is the number of native language users set to grow faster than English users over the next five years, these users are more likely to lead a more active digital life. Arundhuti Dasgupta & Urvi Malvania find out how brands are rethinking digital marketing plans to accommodate this.

Alibaba sets new Singles Day record with over $14 bn sales

Alibaba sets new Singles Day record with over $14 bn sales

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

E-commerce has become a success in China as it overtook the US as the world largest online retail market.

Federer and Sharapova give us a reminder of 'sweet times'

Federer and Sharapova give us a reminder of 'sweet times'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

With colours resembling famous candies and lolly brands, Nike splashed bright hues to drive sales to younger fans

Yahoo data theft: 10 steps to protect yourself

Yahoo data theft: 10 steps to protect yourself

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Every online user must put these additional security layer in place to prevent theft of their online identities and vital information like user IDs and passwords

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

4 Reasons Why Bhagalpuri Silk Sarees are Extremely Popular

4 Reasons Why Bhagalpuri Silk Sarees are Extremely Popular

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

4 Reasons Why Bhagalpuri Silk Sarees are Extremely Popular

Top 5 Diwali Corporate Gifting Ideas

Top 5 Diwali Corporate Gifting Ideas

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Employees are the pillars of any company. Diwali is here and it is time to make them feel special. Bring a smile on your employees' face with an amazing Diwali gift. You may have decided to give your employees a bonus but a small gift is like an investment which will fetch benefits throughout the year.

Early Diwali for SBI borrowers

Early Diwali for SBI borrowers

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Processing fee waived on car, gold and personal loans till December

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Google will be able to co-relate data from the first click to the final delivery of product. This kind of knowledge is invaluable, something which even Amazon does not have.

Flipkart begins selling cars, motorcycles online

Flipkart begins selling cars, motorcycles online

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Pilot project in Bengaluru; Snapdeal got into the category last month

Youngsters, this is how you can make more money!

Youngsters, this is how you can make more money!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Invest early. Plan your taxes.

India's e-com to invest up to $1.9 bn on infra by 2020: Study

India's e-com to invest up to $1.9 bn on infra by 2020: Study

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The industry is expected to spend an additional $500- 1,000 million during the same period on logistics functions.

Crisis grips world's cheapest, biggest telecom market

Crisis grips world's cheapest, biggest telecom market

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

When on October 24, the Supreme Court, on a petition moved by the government, ordered payment of past dues according to its new definition of AGR, the country's second-biggest carrier Vodafone-Idea Ltd warned of shut down if no relief is given. The total dues for the industry ran into a whopping Rs 1.47 lakh crore. For an industry that has come from 7-8 operators to just three private players and state-owned fourth operator, the warning by Vodafone-Idea sounded like a death knell.

#GlamUp: How to look fab this Diwali

#GlamUp: How to look fab this Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Ditch the usual, embrace your creative side!

Only in Coorg! Wine from coffee plantations

Only in Coorg! Wine from coffee plantations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Homemade wines from this coffee county make for surprising experiences.

Wal-Mart to work with new govt; focus on wholesale business

Wal-Mart to work with new govt; focus on wholesale business

Rediff.com18 May 2014

Wal-Mart India said it will "engage and work" with the new government and continue to focus on the cash and carry business in the country in the backdrop of Narendra Modi led BJP getting mandate to come to power at the Centre.

Smartphone users still prefer websites for e-shopping

Smartphone users still prefer websites for e-shopping

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Close to 25 per cent of smartphone-users in country prefer to shop online than use shopping apps, a study by research firm Nielsen said.

Modi offers Silicon Valley the welcome Xi won't

Modi offers Silicon Valley the welcome Xi won't

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Technology purchases in the People's Republic will reach $136 billion this year, four times more than in India.

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Amazon strikes note of caution on India, China

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Global e-commerce company Amazon has said it sees "substantial uncertainties" in interpretation of Indian laws, which could impact its business in one of the world's fastest-growing multi-billion dollar online shopping market.

Credit card safety in 8 easy ways

Credit card safety in 8 easy ways

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

It is better to be safe than sorry!

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

While we are slowly moving towards a future where using hard cash will be obsolete, it is indeed a wise idea to start using E-payment cards for pocket money. We need to keep up with the times while we follow our children into the future.

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.

Four Indian companies in top global start-up list

Four Indian companies in top global start-up list

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

India is the next major breeding ground for start-ups.

India's e-commerce awaits more billion dollar babies in 2015

India's e-commerce awaits more billion dollar babies in 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Today, India is one of the fastest-growing eCommerce markets in Asia/Pacific along with China.

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.

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Today, more about 35 per cent of Amazon's traffic is through mobiles.

Alibaba Singles' Day sales hit new record, surge past $9 billion

Alibaba Singles' Day sales hit new record, surge past $9 billion

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The shopping day, similar to Cyber Monday and Black Friday in the United States, comes less than eight weeks after Alibaba's record $25 billion public share listing in New York.

Glucometers, tummy trimmers drive e-tail volumes

Glucometers, tummy trimmers drive e-tail volumes

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

By value, however, electronic goods still account for a large portion of gross merchandise

Over 40 % of China's online goods are shoddy, counterfeit

Over 40 % of China's online goods are shoddy, counterfeit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

China has overtaken the US as the world largest online retail market with $442 billion compared to US.

E-commerce firms to speak local tongues

E-commerce firms to speak local tongues

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

E-commerce websites are developing online content in Indian languages.

Amazon India to open 5 centres for faster delivery

Amazon India to open 5 centres for faster delivery

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The US-based firm already has two fulfilment centres in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Payments in e-commerce the next big thing

Payments in e-commerce the next big thing

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

SBI Cards on Tuesday launched a credit card especially meant for transactions on e-commerce websites.

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's $3-bn challenge to Flipkart

Amazon's $3-bn challenge to Flipkart

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Amazon has emerged a competition for posterboy of Indian e-commerce Flipkart.

Ratan Tata now funds love for dogs

Ratan Tata now funds love for dogs

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in an entity catering to pet care.

Flipkart raises $200 million from investors

Flipkart raises $200 million from investors

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Flipkart intends to use the funds for building and strengthening its technology capabilities, bolstering the robust supply chain and developing the talent pool.

Ways to use 4G data while paying 3G rates

Ways to use 4G data while paying 3G rates

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Apps that offer location-based services, like Foursquare or maps, can be turned off when not required.