corporate
RIL's Lyf products to be made in India
Foxconn, the world's largest contract manufacturer, will start production of VoLTE handsets for Reliance Retail's Lyf brand of 4G smartphones in India
corporate
As CEO, Bengaluru-born Kurian is leading a transformation initiative at the company, which competes with giants like Dell EMC and smaller ones like Pure Storage and Nutanix
internet
However, the seven-year-old company posted a loss of Rs 8.7 crore last fiscal due to expansion and deep discounting. It had clocked a Rs 6.5-lakh profit in FY15.
internet
Companies in this space are hopeful that the Centre will follow the South Korea model where their government succeeded to switch a major chunk of payments in the country to digital means through tax benefits for both merchants and consumers
startups
Startups tweaks its employee structure, discards flat structures
For these companies, the need to bring in some structure may be largely due to a changed environment in which funding is not as generous as it used to be
internet
Alibaba's Jack Ma wants to avoid US-China trade wars at all costs
The consequences of a trade war between the world's largest and second-largest economies would be so grave that Ma said he'd even sacrifice his own company if that would prevent such a conflict
startups
17 unique Indian startups to watch out for
2017 is all set to be about going`off the beaten track'
startups
Venture debt investors to ramp up investments this year
Venture debt firms are also eyeing growth-stage deals in established internet companies
startups
Mobile-based wholesale marketplace Wydr raises funding
The company connects manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, across categories like fashion, home, automotive and electronics
corporate
Mindtree's revenue sees muted growth but won over $300 million of deals
Mindtree also said it now had its first-ever $100 million client.
internet
Pending projects that are yet to come true in Bengaluru
The city has heard, debated and discarded several projects that get mentioned at the whim and fancy of city planners and politicians.
internet
Xiaomi keen on bringing more ecosystem products to India
"This year, we are looking at what more ecosystem products we can introduce in India. We are exploring the market and seeing if there is a need (for the products)," said Xiaomi India head Manu Jain
internet
IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announces measures to ramp up NIC
Prasad called the National Informatics Centre (NIC) the “technological bridge” of India and the organization that will “lead the way” for Digital India
mobile
Alibaba's UCWeb to invest Rs 200 Cr in India, Indonesia
UCWeb, part of Alibaba Mobile Business Group, on Thursday announced plans to invest Rs 2 billion over the next two years in the Indian and Indonesian market with a focus on enhancing content.
internet
Alibaba becomes major sponsor of Olympics through 2028
The Alibaba deal comes as Asia prepares to host three consecutive games, with South Korea's Pyeongchang staging the 2018 winter games, Tokyo the 2020 summer Olympics and Beijing the 2022 winter games.
mobile
NPCI asks ICICI Bank to restore UPI transactions via Flipkart's PhonePe
NPCI said that it had a discussion with ICICI Bank and YES Bank (PhonePe's UPI partner) to arrive at this conclusion.
mobile
Tapzo integrates Zomato, Swiggy, Faasos & Freshmenu on its platform
Tapzo is an all in one app which customers can use to take cab rides, order food, read news, recharge, get deals and pay their bill
startups
Fitness startup Fitnapp raises funding from SD Group
Fitnapp is a mobile marketplace that creates a platform for users to discover and purchase fitness services from the gym and fitness centers around them
technology
Cross-border tunnels: Centre turns to IITs for detection technology
With increasing infiltrations and multiple attacks, the Centre is looking to expedite its hunt for two key technologies— tunnel detection and gunshot detection systems.
technology
Metals tycoon, JSW Group, plans to make electric vehicles in India by 2020
In India, Mahindra & Mahindra is the only automaker that sells a fully electric car, while companies including Maruti Suzuki and Toyota offer hybrid versions.
technology
Novel solar-powered bicycle to combat air pollution
solar panel unit, the bicycle wheels rotate to move.The rider.
internet
Amazon India's first big sale of the year starts tomorrow: Here's what you can expect
Amazon India's first online sale for the new year promises a host of deals including cashbacks and discounts in a wide range of categories.
internet
Net neutrality 2.0: eye on traffic management
A new phase of net neutrality discussions has begun, and this time it is sharply focused on the issue of traffic management plans.Such plans are put into place to make sure that internet bandwidth is maintained, or network security is in place.
internet
Google buys Twitter's mobile app development platform Fabric
Twitter last year was in talks to sell itself with several firms including Google parent Alphabet, but without a deal decided to continue on an independent path, cutting jobs and refocusing on its core services.
internet
Facebook dismissive of censorship, abuse concerns, rights groups allege
Nearly 80 rights groups accused Facebook of "racially biased censorship"
mobile
Indian government wants Apple, but not all officials are biting
Apple Inc's long list of demands faces resistance from officials who consider it excessive and unfair.
internet
Netflix adds record 7 million new subscribers in Q4
Netflix ended the year with nearly 94 million subscribers, adding five million outside the United States in the last three months of the year.
mobile
Reliance Jio may extend free offers until June 30 at a nominal rate
The operator is working out a new tariff plan which will be valid till June 30, said people familiar with the developments in Jio as well as analysts.
startups
MobME to raise Rs 130 Cr for expansion
Around 70% of the investments will be channelled towards R&D; to develop voice analysis, chatbots and banking products
technology
Top apps to make the most of expanding VR experience
These virtual reality apps take you to unknown cities, wage wars in space and offer front-row seats to your favourite show
