Peerzada Abrar, Business Standard

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Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber
Rediff.com2 days ago

'It's a very, very large opportunity -- not just for India, but even for Uber globally.'

Battles To Do Your Household Chores
Rediff.com5 days ago

'Instant home services act as an on-demand household support system, bridging the gap...

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival
Rediff.com6 days ago

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase...

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'
Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners...

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec
Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in...

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry
Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

The deployment of the army in all sectors along the Line of Actual Control, the de...

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec
Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in...

3.84 Trillion Spent On These Weapons...
Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

The largest tranche came in July, in the wake of Operation Sindoor, with the DAC...

Ahead of IPO, Practo eyes $1 bn GMV
Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Digital healthcare platform Practo is targeting annualised gross merchandise value...

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets
Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Prosus, the Amsterdam-based technology investor with net assets valued at over $200...

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho
Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

'The Indian consumer is moving so quickly and they have so many options.'

SIM-Binding Standoff: Telcos Vs Apps
Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

App-based communication services providers and Indian telcos are at loggerheads over...

Trai Launches Digital Consent Pilot
Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A national rollout will take place after the pilot test in which SBI, PNB, Axis Bank,...

India a top priority: Prosus CEO
Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Highlighting India as the company's most important growth market, Fabricio Bloisi,...

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India
Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced...

Govt: Boost AI Now or Lose IT Edge
Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'What the government is doing would be a drop in the ocean. It has to be matched by...

Uber Adds Teen Rides With Parental Control
Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Guardians continue to have full oversight of teen trips and activity on the app.

Byju's Alpha alleges $533 million was routed back to founder in new court filing
Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Debtor alleges evidence from OCI Ltd shows funds were "round-tripped" to Byju...

Sebi Eases IPO Lock-In Rules
Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Sebi has proposed allowing depositories to mark such pledged shares as...

'Don't Consider Gold, Silver As Asset Classes'
Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'An asset must generate income. Equities yield dividends, bonds pay coupons, deposits...