Shreya Nandi &Amp; Peerzada Abrar

Stories by Shreya Nandi &Amp; Peerzada Abrar

Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

Corporate Commutes The Next Big Market for Uber

Rediff.com   2 days ago

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

Battles To Do Your Household Chores

Battles To Do Your Household Chores

Rediff.com   5 days ago

'Instant home services act as an on-demand household support system, bridging the gap between informal domestic help and structured service platforms,'

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Profit-Focused Startups Power India's Strong IPO Revival

Rediff.com   6 days ago

Eighteen new-age technology firms went public during the year, a near triple increase from the five firms that debuted in 2023 and 38 per cent more than 2024's tally of 13.

Venezuela Turmoil Unlikely To Rattle India's Trade

Venezuela Turmoil Unlikely To Rattle India's Trade

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2026

'The immediate impact for India will be very minimal as the share of Venezuela in our total overseas production is very low.'

500% US Tariff Threat Looms Over India

500% US Tariff Threat Looms Over India

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2026

A 500 per cent tariff would effectively shut out India's goods and services exports to the US.

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

'India Is Uber's Third-Largest Market'

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2026

'We serve more than 1.2 billion trips annually and have over 1.5 million active earners each month using the platform.'

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2026

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020 units in December, lifting its month-on-month share to 9.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in November.

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Ola Electric's mkt share at 9.3% in Dec

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2026

Driven by improved customer experience, Ola Electric is witnessing "clear outcomes" in market share from its focused service transformation programme, the company said, as it registered 9,020 units in December, lifting its month-on-month share to 9.3 per cent from 7.2 per cent in November.

Centre launches Rs 4,531 cr mkt access support scheme

Centre launches Rs 4,531 cr mkt access support scheme

Rediff.com   1 Jan 2026

The government on Wednesday launched Rs 4,531 crore market access support (MAS) intervention scheme for a six-year period (FY26-31) to improve global reach, visibility and competitiveness of Indian exporters through 'structured and outcome-oriented' interventions.

India-US to resume trade talks in January

India-US to resume trade talks in January

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2025

Talks on the proposed trade deal between India and the United States will resume after the year-end holidays, coinciding with Sergio Gor -- a close aide of American President Donald Trump -- taking charge as the US Ambassador to India in early January, according to a person privy to the development.

Ahead of IPO, Practo eyes $1 bn GMV

Ahead of IPO, Practo eyes $1 bn GMV

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2025

Digital healthcare platform Practo is targeting annualised gross merchandise value (GMV) of $1 billion by June 2026, with its expanding US operations expected to contribute between $250 million and $300 million, according to people familiar with the company's plans.

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

Prosus says India as one of its most critical growth markets

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2025

Prosus, the Amsterdam-based technology investor with net assets valued at over $200 billion spanning payments to e-commerce, has identified India as one of its most critical growth markets, and is increasing its strategic investments here.

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

What Amazon Can Learn From Meesho

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2025

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

Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China

Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2025

Mexico on Thursday imposed a tariff of up to 50 per cent on imports from its non-preferential trade partners, including India, a move that might hit New Delhi's annual $5.75 billion shipments to its third-largest car export market.

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

India a top priority: Prosus CEO

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2025

Highlighting India as the company's most important growth market, Fabricio Bloisi, group chief executive officer (CEO) of the Dutch technology investor Prosus signaled a sharp acceleration in artificial-intelligence investments across its portfolio in the country.

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

US Judgment Against Byju Raveendran Faces Steep Hurdles in India

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2025

A US court's $1.07-billion default judgment against Byju Raveendran can't be enforced directly in India because the US isn't a "reciprocating territory." Creditors must file a new case in an Indian court.

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

India-US Trade Deal: ' Not Much To Negotiate'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2025

'There are very few issues and a political call needs to be taken about some of them.'

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Exports up in first 3 weeks of Nov: Goyal

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2025

India's merchandise exports grew in the first three weeks of November compared with the same period last year, according to preliminary government data, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. The uptick comes despite globa

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2025

India's gems & jewellery exports witnessed 30.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) contraction in October to $2.17 million, amid the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the United States (US) on several Indian products.

200% spike in gold import drives India's trade deficit to $41.68 billion

200% spike in gold import drives India's trade deficit to $41.68 billion

Rediff.com   22 Nov 2025

India's merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $41.68 billion in October, as gold imports trebled and outbound shipments registered their sharpest contraction in 14 months, according to data released by the commerce department.