All stories by Alnoor Peermohamed
Grofers takes back offer letters of 67 fresh hires
Rediff.com30 Jun 2016The Tiger Global-backed company says the layoffs would affect all teams.
Flipkart remains defiant as sellers protest over new norms
Rediff.com21 Jun 2016Sellers on platform listed products out-of-stock on Monday against increased commission, fees on returns.
Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart
Rediff.com17 Jun 2016Amazon has increased the commission on non-core segments by 2-9 per cent.
Flipkart sellers up in arms over returns policy, threaten to quit
Rediff.com16 Jun 2016The 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
Rediff.com14 Jun 2016The firm has bought three choppers from Airbus.
E-commerce majors tighten purse strings, reduce incentives
Rediff.com7 Jun 2016Flipkart, Amazon & Paytm have raised commissions from sellers.
Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber
Rediff.com4 Jun 2016The 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
Rediff.com3 Jun 2016India now has 402 million internet users - second only to China.
Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal
Rediff.com2 Jun 2016In 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
Rediff.com17 May 2016Mallya left the country on March 2 and has had his passport revoked.
More investors mark down Flipkart valuation
Rediff.com5 May 2016US 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
Rediff.com2 May 2016Tim 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
Rediff.com28 Apr 2016iPhone sales in India were up by 56 per cent during the period.
Ola faces public flak for 'sexist' advertisement, withdraws it
Rediff.com24 Apr 2016Protesters 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
Rediff.com19 Apr 2016JLR 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%
Rediff.com16 Apr 2016Restricted 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
Rediff.com15 Apr 2016A draft policy will be issued for public consultation in the coming weeks.
Why is UIDAI cracking down on individuals hoarding Aadhaar data?
Rediff.com13 Apr 2016Private firms' offer to print Aadhaar details on plastic card a breach of law
Blow to Ola, Uber as Karnataka govt to dictate fares
Rediff.com7 Apr 2016State govt asks the two taxi aggregators to end surge pricing.