0000950123-11-039030.txt : 20110426 0000950123-11-039030.hdr.sgml : 20110426 20110426092252 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-11-039030 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20110426 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110426 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110426 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: REDIFF COM INDIA LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001103783 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: NEWSPAPERS: PUBLISHING OR PUBLISHING & PRINTING [2711] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-30735 FILM NUMBER: 11778889 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: MAHALAXMI ENGINEERING ESTATE, 1ST FLOOR STREET 2: BEHIND KHILANI COLLEGE CITY: MUMBAI STATE: K7 ZIP: 00000 BUSINESS PHONE: 0119122444 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: MAHALAXMI ENGINEERING ESTATE, 1ST FLOOR CITY: BEHIND KHILANI COLLE STATE: K7 ZIP: 00000 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: REDIFF COMMUNICATION LTD DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000119 6-K 1 c15990e6vk.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
April 26, 2011
Commission File Number: 000-30735
Rediff.com India Limited
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
1st Floor, Mahalaxmi Engineering Estate, L.J. First Cross Road
Mahim (West), Mumbai 400 016
(Address of principal executive office)
 
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
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This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-111432, 333-121773, 333-143836 and 333-143837) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

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On April 26, 2011, Rediff.com India Limited (“Rediff.com”) issued a press release announcing the introduction of its new group deals service. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
Date: April 26, 2011  Rediff.com India Limited
(Registrant)
 
 
  By:   /s/ Jayesh Sanghrajka   
    Name:   Jayesh Sanghrajka   
    Title:   Vice President Finance   
 
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EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION
 
   
99.1
  Press release issued by the registrant dated April 26, 2011.

 

 

EX-99.1 2 c15990exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit — 99.1
Rediff.com Introduces Group Deals Service in 40 Indian Cities
New offering provides Indian consumers with city-wise deals across 70 services categories at
30 — 60 % discounted prices
Mumbai, India, April, 26, 2011 — Rediff.com India Limited (Nasdaq: REDF) today introduced its group deals service, named Rediff Deal Ho Jaye!, offering consumers an opportunity to discover new local services at discounted prices.
As the pioneer of e-commerce in India and its leading online media company with an audience of more than 15 million unique visitors per month, Rediff.com offers advertisers the ability to reach consumers in 40 cities throughout India. The service also enables consumers to learn about exciting things to do in their cities, to try out services that they haven’t tried before at significant discounts and to stay informed of new deals.
“With the introduction of Deal Ho Jaye!, Rediff now offers local merchants and business owners options for reaching consumers well beyond their traditional scope, building upon our e-commerce platform” said Ajit Balakrishnan, Chairman and CEO. Rediff.com. “Merchants will now have the ability to take advantage of Rediff.com’s reach to generate business through new customers by offering special discounts and promotions on Rediff Deal Ho Jaye!.
Mr. Balakrishnan continued, “Deal Ho Jaye! will help consumers discover new services and experiences in their city, such as restaurants, spas, hotels, healthcare, tattoos, hobby classes, adventure sports and other local attractions across 70 categories and at 30-60% discounts, thus helping them make the most of their quality time with their family and friends.”
Rediff.com Deal Ho Jaye! Offers will come from local merchants in each city. Consumers will be able to track upcoming promotions by subscribing to the Deal Ho Jaye! email newsletter or by SMS.
In bigger cities, consumers will now have the ability to locate deals even at a local zone level; in Mumbai, for example, consumers can opt to see deals in South Mumbai, Western suburbs, Central suburbs, and Navi Mumbai. For a full list of cities where Rediff Deal Ho Jaye! is available or to sign up your location, go to www.rediff.com and click on the Deals icon.
About Rediff India:
Rediff India (NASDAQ: REDF) is one of the premier worldwide online providers of news, information, communication, entertainment and shopping services for Indians worldwide. Founded in 1996, Rediff.com is headquartered in Mumbai, India with offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and New York.

 

 


 

Safe harbor statement:
Except for historical information and discussions contained herein, statements included in this release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and reflect our current expectations. Forward-looking statements are identified by certain words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “aim”, “will likely result”, “believe”, “expect”, “will continue”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “contemplate”, “seek to”, “future”, “objective”, “goal”, “project”, “should”, “will pursue” and similar expressions or variations of such expressions. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those that may be projected by these forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the slowdown in the economies worldwide and in the sectors in which our clients are based, the slowdown in the Internet and IT sectors world-wide competition, success of our past and future acquisitions, attracting, recruiting and retaining highly skilled employees, technology, acceptance of new products, legal and regulatory policies, managing risks associated with customer products, the wide spread acceptance of the Internet as well as other risks detailed in the Form 20-F and other reports filed by Rediff.com India Limited with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Rediff.com India Limited and its subsidiaries may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward looking statements, including statements contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and our reports to shareholders. Rediff.com India Limited does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.
For further details contact:
Mandar Narvekar
Rediff.com India Ltd.
Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs Contact
Tel.: +91-22-24449144 Extn 138
Email: investor@rediff.co.in