Business Model

Will the single policy framework for FMCG, e-commerce, retail prove viable?

As an expert market regulator, the CCI has not given clarity on how market power is assessed or how are markets affected adversely.

Uber defends business model, wants to avert strict EU rules

Uber defended its business model in Europe's highest court saying its service had made it easier for people to get around and cut pollution as it fights a case which could leave app-based startups facing tougher regulation.

Startup Series: Do I need a co-founder?

Those who read my last column may have noted my ambivalence towards the “previously successful business model applied to a different market” line of thinking.

Reality check: Indian etailers' marketplace model can create more Ubers

Most of the etailers in India including Amazon and Flipkart are pulling wool over the eyes of authorities when they say their business model is marketplace i.e. they are only aggregators, offering their websites for use by sellers.

Deccan: Chronicle of a flawed diversification model

Over expansion is the root cause of Deccan Chronicle's misfortunes. Just because a company has been good at one particular business doesn't mean it will be good at another totally unrelated business.

Twitter begins self-serve advertising for small businesses

Officially launched on Thursday, the new service is limited to merchants and advertisers who use American Express cards, and will soon be available to other cardholders.

Twitter begins self-serve advertising for small businesses

Officially launched on Thursday, the new service is limited to merchants and advertisers who use American Express cards, and will soon be available to other cardholders.