AI startup Demoverse raises $600K to let consumers co-create products with brandsDemoverse secured six hundred thousand dollars in pre-seed funding led by Lumikai. This platform uses artificial intelligence to let consum...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Online fake goods sale: Scrutiny amplified ahead of festive rushAuthorities are increasing scrutiny of online sellers and imports before the busy festive shopping period. The Central Board of Indirect Ta...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Starbucks inks MoU to set up its first India GCC in ChennaiStarbucks will hire 800 employees for its first Indian technology hub. The company signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government for t...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Sam Altman was just 19 when he left Stanford to build an app Loopt that struggled to take off; years before ChatGPT, Green Dot paid $43.4 million for itYears before ChatGPT, Sam Altman left Stanford at 19 to build Loopt, a location-based social networking app that struggled to attract users...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Starbucks plans Chennai GCC with 800 new jobsUS coffee giant Starbucks plans to open a global capability centre in Chennai. This new facility is expected to create approximately 800 jo...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
US coffee chain Starbucks plans global tech centre in India, source saysGCCs have moved beyond low-cost back-office support, with global business groups using these centres to support headquarters through higher...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
From homes to high-rise buildings: Vectus’ approach to water storageVectus presents an extensive selection of water tanks, ranging from 100 to 30,000 liters. These tanks cater to various installations includ...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
India’s young consumers are giving Samsung’s AI appliance bet a big boostSamsung sees significant AI appliance growth in India, driven by younger consumers. Connected Samsung appliances in India saw a nearly nine...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Tata Sons IPO: How 7 Tata Group stocks performed this week amid IPO buzzTata Group stocks witnessed sharp volatility this week as developments around the Tata Sons IPO triggered strong buying and selling. Tata C...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
These large- and mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos have upside potential of up to 25%, according to analystsTalk of tariffs, especially steep ones, makes the market nervous. Which is exactly why the next few trading sessions are critical, and why ...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Psychology says people who stand in queue for hours to buy an iPhone aren't necessarily Apple fans, they may be doing it for more than just the new phoneiPhone 18 queue Psychology: Why do people stand in long queues to buy a new iPhone when they can order it online? Psychology and consumer b...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Psychology says people who put fancy protectors on phone cable chargers may be seeking more than aestheticsAn everyday object does not have to be purely practical; it can serve a useful purpose while also reflecting personal taste and carrying a ...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Inside Tata's empire as N. Chandrasekaran secures another five-year termTata Sons reappointed N. Chandrasekaran as chairman for another five years. The conglomerate's aviation business includes Air India and Air...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
In 1994, George Foreman stopped fighting inside the boxing ring and put his name on a grill; five years later, one kitchen appliance deal paid him $137.5 millionGeorge Foreman’s biggest business success came after boxing. He retired from the ring in 1997, then became the face of a kitchen grill that...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: What changes for Amazon, Flipkart, & consumers with the new ecommerce rules?With an aim to strengthen consumer protection while creating a “transparent and balanced regulatory framework” for ecommerce, the governmen...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Paris Panini operator Popo Global closes Rs 532 crore investment from Artal AsiaFounded in 2017 by brothers AB Gupta and Nikhil Gupta, Popo Global operates Bengaluru-based chains Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini and Smash Guy...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Where product innovation meets broader market impactThe ET Product of the Year Awards 2026 are set to undergo a transformation, shifting the focus towards recognizing exceptional products tha...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST