Exhibit 99.1

 

rediff.com to apply to move to Nasdaq Capital Market

Mumbai, India, August 10, 2015 – rediff.com India Ltd today announced that it intends to apply to have it ADRs, presently listed on the Nasdaq Global Market, moved to the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Based on the March 31 2015 balance sheet, as reported in the Company’s 20F filing, Nasdaq has informed Rediff that it does not meet the minimum stockholders equity level for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, and that rediff.com may consider moving its listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The continuing listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market are, in the Company’s opinion more appropriate for companies at rediff.com's scale of operation.

Rediff, an India-based internet company which delivers digital content and commerce services, has, according to the ComScore Media Metrix June 2015 report, had a 20% reach of the PC-based internet market in India, with 16.2 million monthly active users, a 17% year-over-year growth.

In response to the letter from Nasdaq, the Company intends to submit an application to transfer its securities to the Nasdaq Capital Market and believes that it can meet the Capital Market's continued listing requirements.

“We believe that real scale will be within our reach when India's internet user base exponentially increases after the impending launch of 4G mobile-based internet access in India. Currently, we are laying the foundation for future growth by working round-the-clock to create mobile apps for Android, Apple iPhone and Windows phones. Meanwhile, our current scale of operations makes the Nasdaq Capital Market a more appropriate venue for our ADRs.”

About Rediff.com India Limited

Rediff India (NASDAQ: REDF) is an India-based internet company which delivers digital content and commerce services. Founded in 1996, Rediff.com is headquartered in Mumbai, India with offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and New York. For additional information, please visit http://www.investor.rediff.com.

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