Ola is gearing up for an IPO. But what’s at stake for its drivers?

Ola drivers already have no insurance, pension plans or overtime cover. With the aggregator now looking to cut losses, things may get worse.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Dec 08, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Dating.com swipes right on US app that matches desis looking for love

Dil Mil is also collaborating with influences, such as Shilpa Shetty, to extend its reach.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Nov 28, 2019 · 09:30 pm

Realme is using Xiaomi’s strategies to take on Xiaomi

‘Realme’s success is a perfect story of a new brand trying to take on a giant.’

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Nov 19, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Why fewer Indian companies have had IPOs in 2019

The slowdown, despite market regulator Securities and Exchanges Board of India making it easier for companies to list, is evidence of a weary market.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Nov 14, 2019 · 01:30 pm

India’s unemployment crisis is helping at least one company: LinkedIn

Unlike social media apps that are wrestling with each other, LinkedIn barely has any competition.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Nov 09, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Japanese investors are pouring way more money into Indian startups than startups at home

As the Japanese economy cools, investors such as Softbank, M&S Partners and Akatsuki fund have pooled over $50 billion into India in the last five years.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Nov 06, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Nervous Indians are frantically searching for ‘H-1B visa’ and ‘work visa’ on a US job portal

As Trump’s America tightens visa rules, Indians’ prime concern has been to find employers who will sponsor them and provide security.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Oct 27, 2019 · 08:30 pm

WhatsApp, Slack or Telegram: What does India’s startup community use to communicate?

A Twitter poll revealed the answer.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Oct 24, 2019 · 08:30 pm

The top IT patent filers in India include giants Wipro, TCS and one startup

The number of applications filed in 2017-’18 rose 5.3% year-on-year.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Oct 20, 2019 · 08:30 pm

Three Indians earned over Rs 500 crore last year (No, Mukesh Ambani wasn’t one of them)

While the majority of Indian tax payers filed returns in the Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh income bracket, a few people showed earnings of exorbitant amounts.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Oct 16, 2019 · 08:30 pm

It’s a great time to be an influencer on Instagram or TikTok in India

Seventy-two per cent of Indian firms are planning to increase their spends on social media influencers in 2020.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Oct 14, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Most Indians don’t believe the reviews and ratings on e-commerce websites

Shoppers feel that reviews exhibit a positive bias and are either bought or rigged.

Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com

· Oct 12, 2019 · 08:30 pm