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To IPO, or to IPOstpone? : What Zepto’s IPO pullback tells a bigger story about business and timing.The speed with which Zepto has ramped its national footprint is mindboggling. But with mounting losses, half-baked business plans, the spe...
Govt moves to allow MDR; Qcomm braces for festive rushHappy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in today’s...
Fintechs chase new revenue; Flipkart’s food delivery launchHappy Monday! As core growth cools, India's listed fintechs are diversifying fast and launching new products. This and more in today’s ETte...
China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talksChina defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead o...
Shower gels, liquid cleaners gain ground as Indians ditch bars and powdersIndian households are increasingly adopting liquid personal and home care products. Consumer goods companies are investing heavily to capit...
Amazon Now in nine countries, has recorded 80% growth in units sold QoQ: Andy JassyDuring his India visit in June, Jassy announced that Amazon will expand Amazon Now, which offers delivery in 10 minutes in India, to 300 ci...
Sponsorships account for 80% of Kaun Banega Crorepati ad sales as TV buying shiftsBrand sponsorships now drive eighty percent of Kaun Banega Crorepati advertising sales. Advertisers seek customized integrations on popular...
How a Self-Taught Widow invented modern water storage: Harriet Williams Strong's 1890s irrigation breakthroughs saved a drought-hit California ranch and transformed dry-land farming foreverIn 1883, Harriet Williams Russell Strong was widowed, penniless, and left with four daughters on a failing California ranch. She had zero e...
Swiggy Q1 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 791 crore; revenue jumps 37% YoYSwiggy Q1 Results: Swiggy narrowed its Q1FY27 consolidated net loss by 34% year-on-year to Rs 791 crore, while revenue from operations rose...
L'Oreal says India growth accelerates in H1 2026, driven by haircare and skincareL'Oreal India's business accelerated in the first half of 2026. Strong growth was seen in haircare and skincare segments across the region....
Hershey to focus on top six cities, exit general trade in non metrosHershey India is pivoting away from general trade in non-metro areas, focusing its efforts instead on the premium urban markets of six majo...
L'Oreal says India growth accelerates in H1 2026, driven by haircare and skincareL'Oreal India's business accelerated in the first half of 2026. Strong growth was seen in haircare and skincare segments across the region....
AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing ecommerce as growth engineGlobal air cargo networks are shifting towards AI chip manufacturing hubs. Cross-border ecommerce shipments are declining due to new import...
India orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster and others to drop ‘energy drink’ label despite industry protestsIndia's food regulator has mandated that beverage brands discontinue the 'energy drink' label. This directive entails a compliance period o...
Swiggy Instamart ropes in ex-Myntra boss Nandita Sinha as q-comm battle heats upMyntra's former CEO Nandita Sinha will lead Swiggy's Instamart quick commerce business from August 3. She replaces Amitesh Kumar Jha, who r...
Coca-Cola India set to enter zero-caffeine market; to introduce global brand Coke Zero-Caffeine Zero-SugarCoca-Cola India is preparing to launch Coke Zero-Sugar Zero-Caffeine with local manufacturing, marking a new phase in the cola wars as dema...
Global markets: Shein will struggle to justify up to $50 billion Hong Kong IPO valuationWhile the quarterly loss partly reflected a $328 million fair-value charge on convertible redeemable preferred shares following an accounti...
Shein will struggle to justify $40-50 billion Hong Kong IPO valuationRevenue rose 8% to $41.8 billion in 2025, but net income fell 39% to $2.06 billion. In the first quarter of this year, the fast fashion r...
Shein flags tariff hits after posting quarterly loss ahead of Hong Kong IPOThe retailer won approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for its Hong Kong listing on July 10, clearing the way for a li...
Bharatgas introduces Lite ZIP, a next-generation lightweight LPG cylinder, to expand to 100 cities by August 15Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP for premium LPG customers. This new offering provides instant connections ...