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Uber picks India as 'world lab' for mobility, transport innovations

The big innovation of the Bengaluru and Hyderabad centres has been Uber Lite, an app that is 85% lighter than the normal Uber app

Uber India unit's profit remains flat though grows 10% in FY17

Taxi hailing firm pays more towards deferred taxes, higher expenses weigh on profit

Uber India sees moderate revenue growth of 9.5% at Rs 4.1 bn in FY17

Taxi-hailing firm's payment towards deferred taxes and higher expenses weigh on profit

Uber names Pradeep Parameswaran as India and South Asia President

Parameswaran had joined Uber in January last year and was leading operations for Uber in India and South Asia

Uber India to keep spending its 20% share on drivers: Amit Jain

When asked how long the company would like to continue to operate without taking its share, Jain said India was a core market for the company and they have a long-term commitment to this market

Uber doubling down on India investments after exiting Southeast Asia: COO

India accounts for more than 10 per cent of Uber rides globally

India one of our healthiest markets, says Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi

Khosrowshahi said India is already among the top three markets for Uber and accounts for 10 per cent of its trips globally

Virat Kohli as Uber's brand ambassador: How long will the ride last?

Given Kohli's self-proclaimed code of honour for brand endorsements, the association is a risky one

Uber sold decongestion vision, not brand, to win Virat Kohli as ambassador

With one of the most sought after endorsers on board, the ride hailing brand looks for a fresh script for its India story

I-T survey on Uber for non-payment of TDS for 3 consecutive financial yrs

Uber India had been pulled up in the past by tax authorities over its liability to pay service tax, since it is delivering a taxable service

Uber South Asia policy chief Shweta Rajpal Kohli quits, joins Salesforce

Kohli was mostly tasked with building Uber's relations with regulators and government officials in India, a market where the firm has faced several regulatory and reputational hurdles

Uber India tightens drivers' screening process, allows sharing of location

Firm taking steps to increase transparency, accountability in its services

Uber India drivers to get free insurance from Sept 1

Earlier this year Uber faced backlash from drivers in India

Uber launches initiatives to address drivers' woes on its 4th birthday

These are part of a global exercise - called 180 Days of Change - following Kalanick's exit

Delhi police ties up with Uber to enhance women safety

Uber joins hands with the law enforcement agency to add one more layer of safety for women riders

Uber India witnesses strong growth; plans to double driver base by 2018

Ride hailing behemoth Uber says that it wants to double its base of drivers in India to one million by 2018, even as the company's headquarters is fighting to put out several fires including the search for a new CEO to replace founder Travis Kalanick.Uber's India arm, the second largest unit for the company after it sold off its China business to rival Didi, on Thursday announced that it had crossed the milestone of 500 million trips. The company said it was witnessing strong growth in India, with its business growing by almost 250 per cent year-on-year as of June."Achieving new milestones and continuing our exponential growth journey is a reflection of a strong business we're building in India. I'm humbled at the pace at which Uber has grown and the impact we continue to make to the lives of our riders, driver partners and the cities we operate in," said Amit Jain, President at Uber India, in a statement.Uber kicked off its India business in August 2013 with just three employees and .

Uber launches 'Decongest India' to promote mobility, curb pollution

Campaign will draw attention to issues - car pooling, affordable and reliable mobility options

Uber not changing India growth, investment plans; will hit 500 mn trips

India accounted for about 12% of all Uber trips globally, as of last year

Uber hires law firm to probe how it handled India rape case: Source

Probe will focus on accusations from some current and former employees that bribes were involved

Uber India approaches Bombay HC, challenges state govt taxi rules

Drivers petitioned HC against rules and said it imposed arbitrary restrictions on private taxis