All stories by Alnoor Peermohamed
IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store
Rediff.com1 Jun 2017Store will directly employ 500-700 people, half of them women, and create 1,500 jobs indirectly
Software lobbyist group co-founder turns troll for Aadhaar
Rediff.com24 May 2017Sharad Sharma, co-founder and governing council member at iSPIRT, on Tuesday admitted using anonymous accounts to troll on social media those who raised questions on Aadhaar and its applications by the government.
Sourcing norms could hit Tesla's India entry plan
Rediff.com23 May 2017It's the same sourcing norms that have been a hurdle for multinationals such as Apple Inc in setting up retail operations in India.
Xiaomi's India strategy: Go offline
Rediff.com18 May 2017The move to push offline sales will be led by opening Mi Home stores, Xiaomi India managing director Manu Jain tells Alnoor Peermohamed.
How your 'Awfis' might change in future
Rediff.com15 May 2017Awfis stands out for its 'ambience' and 'ease of doing business'.
Beware FoodPanda and Swiggy, UberEats is here!
Rediff.com8 May 2017Uber would look to expand the service to six Indian cities
The high price India Inc pays for Google ads
Rediff.com3 May 2017In 5 years, prices for keywords on Google's AdWords platform have gone up three to five times. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.
Despite hefty losses, SoftBank still backs Ola
Rediff.com2 May 2017Industry watchers say while it's completely possible for a firm like SoftBank to step in and take control of Ola, it's usually one of the least favoured options.
What makes India the third largest global site for Artificial Intelligence companies?
Rediff.com6 Apr 2017Experts believe adoption of AI in developing countries will be much faster than in developed nations, as the magnitude of change it will bring will be far larger.
BIGGEST challenge Xiaomi is facing in India
Rediff.com31 Mar 2017The company currently controls over 30 per cent of the online smartphone market in the country, but says that isn't enough.
This firm produces 35,000 kg of idli/dosa batter a day
Rediff.com31 Mar 2017iD Fresh Foods, India's largest ready-to-cook food manufacturer, is looking to create a Rs 1,000-crore business in the next five years.
Why Uber is looking over its shoulder in India
Rediff.com20 Mar 2017India turns talent backyard for Southeast Asian taxi apps to fight Uber.
Ex-employee accuses TVF boss of sexual harassment
Rediff.com13 Mar 2017The ex-employee alleges that she was asked to 'walk out' when she elevated the issue to her bosses at TVF.
Govt unveils draft security rules for e-wallet firms
Rediff.com10 Mar 2017The draft rules underline security parameters that digital wallet companies, such as Paytm, FreeCharge and Mobikwik, will have to follow
How Flipkart is countering Alibaba-led Paytm Mall
Rediff.com6 Mar 2017Seeks to cut biz costs by 10% for sellers across 24 verticals, by slashing fees and delivery charges.
Now, Paytm feels the Jio burn
Rediff.com3 Mar 2017Ending Paytm's monopoly as the only wallet payment option on Uber, the ride-hailing service has decided to allow payments through Jio Money. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.
Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley
Rediff.com1 Mar 2017This is the sixth consecutive markdown in the valuation of Flipkart by the US firm.
Cloud kitchens make it to Zomato's menu
Rediff.com1 Mar 2017Zomato is investing in setting up infrastructure, which existing restaurants will be able to use'.
Bleak times for payment wallets
Rediff.com27 Feb 2017'Once UPI got implemented, why would anybody use a payment gateway or wallet?'
How soon can Vistara fly international?
Rediff.com16 Feb 2017Vistara CEO Phee Teik Yeoh discusses the airline's expansion plans and challenges with Alnoor Peermohamed.