Indian firms could get boost from Google, Alibaba

Two Indian firms could get a boost from tech majors in what might turn out to be the first direct investment in the country by Google Inc and Alibaba. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is in talks with Indian online marketplace Snapdeal over a potential cash investment, a person familiar with the negotiations said. Alibaba is "looking, but there's still no deal", the source added. Alibaba could not be reached immediately for comment, and a Snapdeal representative declined to commen