Alnoor Peermohamed

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Grofers takes back offer letters of 67 fresh hires

Grofers takes back offer letters of 67 fresh hires

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

The Tiger Global-backed company says the layoffs would affect all teams.

Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms

Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Sellers on platform listed products out-of-stock on Monday against increased commission, fees on returns.

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Amazon has increased the commission on non-core segments by 2-9 per cent.

Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit

Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

The move comes after Flipkart decided to pass on shipping costs to its sellers, including charging them for reverse logistics.

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Now, pay annual subscription to get airlifted in health crisis

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2016

The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.

E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives

E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2016

Flipkart, Amazon & Paytm have raised commissions from sellers.

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2016

The new Ola app will allow fleet owners to track their cars in real-time, view the performance of their drivers, and even their daily earnings

India outshines US in internet user base

India outshines US in internet user base

Rediff.com   3 Jun 2016

India now has 402 million internet users - second only to China.

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2016

In India, Amazon has taken an open cheque policy by sinking in over $2 bn to grow its business and tried to build local innovations to help it score over local players Flipkart and Snapdeal.

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

UB board to keep faith in Mallya, for now

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

More investors mark down Flipkart valuation

Rediff.com   5 May 2016

US mutual funds Valic Co 1 and Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II, which have minority stake in Flipkart, have marked down the value of their stocks in the company

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2016

iPhone sales in India were up by 56 per cent during the period.

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2016

Protesters on Twitter have begun asking people to boycott Ola's service, as mark of disagreement with the company's views

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2016

JLR is developing its own autonomous car technologies, which could one day trickle into Tata's more affordable people carriers.

Infosys to increase staff salary by up to 12%

Infosys to increase staff salary by up to 12%

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2016

Restricted stock units can be an effective tool to curb employee attrition and retain key talent

Karnataka blinks first, plans to allow bike taxis on roads

Karnataka blinks first, plans to allow bike taxis on roads

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2016

A draft policy will be issued for public consultation in the coming weeks.

Why is UIDAI cracking down on individuals hoarding Aadhaar data?

Why is UIDAI cracking down on individuals hoarding Aadhaar data?

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2016

Private firms' offer to print Aadhaar details on plastic card a breach of law

Blow to Ola, Uber as Karnataka govt to dictate fares

Blow to Ola, Uber as Karnataka govt to dictate fares

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2016

State govt asks the two taxi aggregators to end surge pricing.