Karan Choudhury

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Merger of Uber and Ola in India likely to hit slow lane

Merger of Uber and Ola in India likely to hit slow lane

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

While the talks gathered pace after the announcement of the Uber-Grab merger, the question on who will control the merged entity is delaying the process.

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The last few months have been hard on digital wallets which had a short-lived dream run post-demonetisation.

Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The Hyderabad Garage will collaborate with teams in Silicon Valley, Redmond, Vancouver, Washington, New England, Israel and Beijing.

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Uber seeks to soothe frayed nerves after Grab deal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Quelling fears of a takeover by Ola, which is also funded by Uber's major investor SoftBank Group, the US-based cab aggregating giant made it clear that the company was not ceding its position in India, one of its core markets.

Paytm to foray into financial services sector

Paytm to foray into financial services sector

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Paytm plans to launch mutual funds, insurance and banking services and s also providing the option to transact offline with a physical debit card

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

Trump Jr not planning an India venture, but is open to one

Trump Jr not planning an India venture, but is open to one

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

According to Trump Junior, since his father took office, the level of scrutiny has been quite frustrating and disgusting, reports Karan Choudhury.

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

'WhatsApp is a major security risk to India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Experts believe that the sector should not jump to conclusions on WhatsApp Pay, which is still in its 'Beta testing' phase.

Why these 200 Paytm staff are smiling all the way to the bank

Why these 200 Paytm staff are smiling all the way to the bank

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Paytm's secondary share sale gave an opportunity to its employees - both former and current - to liquidate their vested Esops and earn around Rs 500 crore in total.

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'We are training people to learn AI, machine learning, robotics; it is just new programmes that teach them new things and the raw material, the people, are eager to learn.'

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

100% FDI in retail: What it actually means

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Cabinet approval would help more than 200 fashion and apparel brands who are lined up to enter India, including international labels such as Avva, Colin's, Damat, Tudba Deri and Dufy

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

With the arrival of new players such as Amazon Pay, Google Tez and Flipkart's PhonePe, digital money companies are now changing their business pitch.

Chinese invasion with a difference

Chinese invasion with a difference

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

China Construction forms consortium with Gurugram-based realty developer Tulip Infratech for road projects in India

Why India's start-up hub is losing its sheen

Why India's start-up hub is losing its sheen

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Slowing funding cycles for early-stage companies, freshers opting for more established firms, and many opting for places with better infrastructure are slowly taking away Koramangala's tag of 'India's Silicon Valley'.

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India needs to follow countries such as Singapore who have and are further bolstering their cyber security apparatus.

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

HDFC's ambitious plan to build affordable homes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

International Finance Corporation will put in $200 million and HDFC will contribute $600 million to create $800-mn corpus for affordable homes

Why Nadella is a fan of Sourav's leadership

Why Nadella is a fan of Sourav's leadership

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

'The leadership values I learnt while playing cricket in India helped me compete vigorously in the face of uncertainty -- putting the team first and bringing out the best in everybody.'

Developers using Rera compliance to woo potential buyers

Developers using Rera compliance to woo potential buyers

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

A trust deficit had been building between developers and their customers, with massive incidence of project delays and deviations. Compliance with Rera is an opportunity to revive buyers' confidence.

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Why are digital wallet players worried?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Digital transaction players are hurriedly drawing up a memorandum to be taken to the central bank in hope of having a few of the guidelines -- such as full Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance in 12 months -- overturned, reports Karan Choudhury

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