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upGrad-backed Harappa launches in US, to upskill 55,000 managers in 3 yrs

Harappa founders cite huge scope as 82% Americans are likely to quit their jobs because of a bad manager, while 44% managers feel they are unprepared for their jobs

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

The move is a part of the e-commerce firm's strategy to focus on its core business and close-fledging units it has launched such as edtech and food delivery, sources say

I advise start-ups to think beyond the possible: ARM Holdings former CEO

"You need to look at where your biggest opportunities are and invent your own unique business model that capitalises on your strengths," says Sir Robin Saxby

What layoffs? Ronnie Screwvala-led upGrad on a hectic expansion spree

In a studied contrarian move, the Ronnie Screwvala-led edtech company is on a hectic expansion spree

Amazon to pull down shutters in food-delivery business in India on Dec 29

Amazon Food had onboarded 3,000 partners including QSR brands such as McDonald's and Domino's Pizza; some 25 people working on the project have all have been absorbed by the company

PhonePe set to acquire fintech start-up ZestMoney for about $300 mn

Deal expected to be closed in two-four weeks, says source

Amazon to shut down its edtech platform in India, refund customers

Edtech offering was launched last year to cater to students preparing for engineering colleges' JEE

Ultraviolette unveils India-made F77 electric motorcycle for Rs 3.8 lakh

Company says bike has the most advanced battery pack in the industry

Ather Energy takes on Ola, Okinawa, opens second manufacturing facility

Firm is in also in talks with various state govts to set up a third plant, which when completed, is likely to have a capacity of a million units a year

Ather Energy may venture into making electric motorcycles: Co-founder

'It took us a long time because we started at a time when nobody even believed that electric vehicles would become possible. It was an uphill battle for us'

Labour ministry summons Amazon following complaint by employee union

NITES has written to the Labour Ministry alleging that Amazon India is forcing employees to quit

Electric sports bike firm Ultraviolette get funding from Qualcomm, Lingotto

Bengaluru-based start-up will launch motorcycle on November 24, aims to be in international markets

11 e-commerce firms on board govt campaign to fight fake reviews

Firms to develop filtering & control tools and algorithms, verification and control processes

Tata Cliq Luxury plans large-scale Black Friday sale starting Nov 23

The sale will have offers on global and Indian luxury and premium brands

Byju's-owned Great Learning likely to cross Rs 1,000 crore revenue in FY23

The firm is expanding in regions such as India, North America, Latin America, Africa, and Southeast Asia and is also planning to acquire various companies in these markets

'Difficult decision': Amazon CEO says more layoffs will happen in 2023

Andy Jassy's memo does not say how many people would be impacted as company reviews business plans

India not immune to impact of macro-economic environment: Flipkart CEO

Kalyan Krishnamurthy expects the fallout of the global macro environment next year in areas such as company valuations and the funding environment as well

India to be a semiconductor manufacturing hub: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Chandrasekhar said India is well positioned to emerge as a major player in electronics and semiconductor products manufacturing as part of the 'China Plus One' diversification strategy

2022 e-commerce festival sales almost 2x of 2019: Redseer report

This is about 25 per cent year-over-year growth as compared to festive sale month of CY2021

Layoffs are part of annual operating planning review process: Amazon

Sources say attempts being made to absorb staff in other units