Alibaba to buy $550 mn stake in Paytm owner One97 Communications
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and its unit Alipay are in advanced talks to buy a stake for about $550 million in India`s One97 Communications, which owns an online payment platform, sources directly involved in the transaction said.
Jan 12, 2015, 11:10 AM IST
India asks Chinese cos to set up manufacturing units
India Wednesday asked Chinese companies to invest here and set up manufacturing units to help bridge the widening trade gap between the countries, which stood at USD 36 billion in 2013-14.
Nov 26, 2014, 19:49 PM IST
Alibaba founder Jack Ma looks to PM Modi for inspiration; to invest more in India
On his first visit to India, the founder of world's biggest e-Commerce firm said Alibaba is already working with many businesses in India.
Nov 26, 2014, 14:17 PM IST
China says controls on Internet needed to maintain stability
Chinese officials called on Wednesday for controls on the Internet to preserve stability, saying its model for cyberspace regulation can be the framework for spawning commercial successes like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
Nov 19, 2014, 18:44 PM IST
Jack Ma, social media firm Tencent raise stakes in Huayi Bros
A firm controlled by Alibaba founder Jack Ma and social media firm Tencent are set to invest a combined 2.8 billion yuan to raise their stakes in Huayi Brothers Media Corp, as China`s tech giants push into entertainment.
Nov 18, 2014, 20:39 PM IST
Hedge funds piled into Alibaba shares in third quarter
Hedge funds scooped up shares of China`s Alibaba Group Holding in the third quarter, making the e-commerce giant one of the most commonly bought stocks among some of the biggest US investors, according to regulatory filings on Friday.
Nov 15, 2014, 13:28 PM IST
Alibaba`s Jack Ma: Being richest is `great pain`
He may now be China`s richest man but Jack Ma, the founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has admitted in a US television interview that being so wealthy is actually causing him "great pain".
Nov 12, 2014, 17:08 PM IST
Alibaba Group reports record $9 bn Singles' Day sales
E-commerce giant Alibaba`s Singles` Day sales broke through the $8 billion mark late on Tuesday, illustrating the buying power of the Chinese consumer and the importance of the event in the retail calendar.
Nov 11, 2014, 15:42 PM IST
Activist investor urges Yahoo-AOL tie-up
An activist investment firm Friday urged Yahoo to explore a tie-up with online rival AOL, saying such a deal could help the struggling Internet pioneer "unlock" value for shareholders.
Sep 27, 2014, 02:54 AM IST
Alibaba IPO ranks as world's biggest after additional shares sold
Alibaba`s initial public offering now ranks as the world`s biggest at $25 billion, netting underwriters of the sale a more than $300 million windfall after the e-commerce giant and some shareholders parted with additional shares.
Sep 22, 2014, 17:26 PM IST
Alibaba set for record IPO debut; may raise $25 bn
Chinese online giant Alibaba Group is set for a record IPO debut on Friday at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) where is it expected to raise about USD 25 billion through the sale of shares.
Sep 18, 2014, 20:06 PM IST
Alibaba IPO gives fresh life to Yahoo
China`s Alibaba will star on Wall Street with its upcoming stock offering, but US-based Yahoo also gets a windfall, which may help the turnaround efforts of the fading Internet pioneer.
Sep 14, 2014, 20:00 PM IST
Indian funds, HNIs eye slice of Alibaba mega IPO
High-networth individuals and domestic funds from India are eyeing a slice of the much- touted mega IPO of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, which looking to raise an eye-popping USD 21.1 billion.
Sep 14, 2014, 19:58 PM IST
Alibaba invests $120 mn in Kabam in latest US deal
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has invested $120 million in San Francisco-based mobile games studio Kabam.
Aug 01, 2014, 09:58 AM IST
Alibaba to buy out UCWeb in China's 'biggest' internet merger
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Wednesday it will buy all the remaining shares of mobile browser firm UCWeb in the biggest merger in Chinese internet history, as the e-commerce giant steps up its spending spree ahead of its U.S. listing.
Jun 11, 2014, 12:09 PM IST
