Mumbai Police have filed a FIR involving Reliance Consumer Products, Blinkit and Zomato Hyperpure, along ...More

Mumbai Police have filed a FIR involving Reliance Consumer Products, Blinkit and Zomato Hyperpure, along with disposal agency operators and local suppliers. The Maharashtra FDA seized food stock worth over Rs 48 lakh during a significant enforcement operation. Investigations revealed that expired and damaged products were allegedly diverted for sale rather than destroyed as required. After inspections, the licenses of five establishments were suspended due to violations of food safety regulations. ...Less

Zomato manager viral video: A 31-year-old warehouse shift manager in Karnataka has been booked after alle ...More

Zomato manager viral video: A 31-year-old warehouse shift manager in Karnataka has been booked after allegedly telling workers to learn Hindi or leave their jobs. Ashok Muttayy later apologised after Kannada activists protested outside the warehouse and police registered a suo motu case. ...Less

After quitting her Rs 50,000-a-month job at Zomato, Varsha says she generated Rs 2.28 lakh in September t ...More

After quitting her Rs 50,000-a-month job at Zomato, Varsha says she generated Rs 2.28 lakh in September through four income streams, led by technology-focused user-generated content and brand partnerships. She also earned through one-on-one coaching and remote sales, but described September as a slower month than July and August. The figures were shared in her Instagram video and have not been independently verified. ...Less

During Covid, Zomato employees accepted salary cuts after the company’s food delivery business nearly shu ...More

During Covid, Zomato employees accepted salary cuts after the company’s food delivery business nearly shut down and it had only 45 days of cash left, Deepinder Goyal recalled. Former employee Sanchit Goyal said he took a 20% pay cut after an emotional appeal from Goyal. More than 80% participated, and employees later got the money back, while equity reportedly delivered 30x gains after Zomato’s IPO. ...Less

The income tax department in India has identified significant tax evasion by thousands of restaurants. Ap ...More

The income tax department in India has identified significant tax evasion by thousands of restaurants. Approximately 8,000 restaurants showed discrepancies between their earnings and income tax filings over four years. The government aims to improve tax compliance through new measures and data analytics. Authorities previously estimated substantial under-reported income linked to missing sales records. The initiative intends to ensure fair taxation within the restaurant sector moving forward. ...Less

A request for a box of Deepavali sweets on X reportedly turned into a harassment ordeal for Madurai influ ...More

A request for a box of Deepavali sweets on X reportedly turned into a harassment ordeal for Madurai influencer Veeramani after followers began sending unwanted cash-on-delivery orders to his home. Deliveries reportedly included expensive electronics and food, prompting him to post an emotional appeal asking people to stop. Neighbours later said he had left his residence after repeated visits by delivery personnel. ...Less

Happy Monday! The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026 ceremony brought together the country’s top f ...More

Happy Monday! The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026 ceremony brought together the country’s top founders, investors, and policymakers in Bengaluru for a Friday evening of sharp insights and spirited conversations. ...Less

The company says most personalization tools work off a customer's past behaviour, which is often outdated ...More

The company says most personalization tools work off a customer's past behaviour, which is often outdated by the time a brand acts on it. CleverAI combines that history with what a user is doing at the moment to decide what each customer should see next. ...Less

The ET Startup Awards’ Silicon Valley dress code brought out puffer vests and sneakers, dresses where bla ...More

The ET Startup Awards’ Silicon Valley dress code brought out puffer vests and sneakers, dresses where blazers might once have been, and silk saris worn with fitness watches. Striking a balance between boardroom polish and founder-casual ease, guests rounded off their looks with smart rings and trackers, turning the evening’s uniform into something more personal and data-driven. ...Less

A Chinese woman’s purchase of 196 parking spaces in a residential complex has reignited debate on social ...More

A Chinese woman’s purchase of 196 parking spaces in a residential complex has reignited debate on social media after residents challenged her rental and resale practices. A court in Changsha ruled in her favour in February 2024, finding no legal limit on the number of parking spaces an individual can own. The dispute has renewed questions about bulk ownership and rising parking demand in residential communities. ...Less

The Bengaluru-based company was adjudged Startup of the Year at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 fo ...More

The Bengaluru-based company was adjudged Startup of the Year at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 for scaling rapidly while maintaining profitability. Groww went public in November 2025 and has a market capitalisation of about $13 billion. ...Less

In a letter to the board’s chief executive officer, Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFA ...More

In a letter to the board’s chief executive officer, Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Karnataka App-based Workers Union (KAWU) sought immediate rollout of health and accident insurance, income support during medical emergencies and temporary disablement, maternity benefits, scholarships for children of platform workers and an emergency distress fund. ...Less

Hikaru-san, a Japanese content creator who moved to Mumbai eight months ago, says living in India has cha ...More

Hikaru-san, a Japanese content creator who moved to Mumbai eight months ago, says living in India has challenged her perception of the country and prompted her to question social media content focused on poverty and unclean surroundings. Her Instagram video drew appreciative responses, with users sharing their own views on India's image online. One commenter also made unverified allegations about a coordinated campaign to spread negative content about India. ...Less

A 26-year-old professional based in Bengaluru shared her spending habits for September, revealing her tot ...More

A 26-year-old professional based in Bengaluru shared her spending habits for September, revealing her total expenses reached ₹63,000. She paid ₹25,000 for rent and maintenance, spent ₹12,000 on food, and budgeted ₹6,000 for digital subscriptions. Her shopping and personal care costs added another ₹7,000, while transportation accounted for ₹7,000. ...Less

Deepinder Goyal has announced six color options for Temple, his upcoming health wearable device. Pre-orde ...More

Deepinder Goyal has announced six color options for Temple, his upcoming health wearable device. Pre-orders for Temple are expected to start soon for users on the waitlist. The wearable focuses on tracking brain health metrics and is designed to be compact and powerful. Goyal is collaborating with a team of researchers to validate Temple's BrainFlow technology for continuous brain blood flow measurement. ...Less

Razorpay has teamed up with OpenAI to introduce advertising on ChatGPT for Indian enterprises. This colla ...More

Razorpay has teamed up with OpenAI to introduce advertising on ChatGPT for Indian enterprises. This collaboration features well-known brands such as Tanishq, Tata Neu, and Axis Max Life among the initial participants. The ads will be displayed directly beneath the ChatGPT responses, clearly marked as advertisements. Users can conveniently click these ads, redirecting them to shopping pages without affecting the responses generated by ChatGPT. ...Less

There is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a hou ...More

There is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold back; to buy better things or cheaper ones. This festive season, what these companies sell, and what they say about it afterwards, will tell you more about where consumption is headed than any official number. Watch them closely. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members. ...Less

Anthropic has launched its Claude AI models in India for local processing through Amazon Bedrock. This de ...More

Anthropic has launched its Claude AI models in India for local processing through Amazon Bedrock. This development addresses data residency concerns for banks, government institutions, and large enterprises. Companies, including TCS and Kotak Bank, expressed support and enthusiasm for local AI inference. ...Less

Deepinder Goyal has introduced the innovative minds behind Temple's BrainFlow technology, which continuou ...More

Deepinder Goyal has introduced the innovative minds behind Temple's BrainFlow technology, which continuously measures brain blood flow. This groundbreaking approach overcomes the limitations of conventional methods used in hospitals. A recent validation study confirms that BrainFlow can accurately track blood volume alterations in the brain, providing vital information about cerebral circulation over time. ...Less

Under the partnership, Razorpay Engage, the company's customer engagement and marketing platform, will he ...More

Under the partnership, Razorpay Engage, the company's customer engagement and marketing platform, will help brands prepare product catalogues, structure feeds, launch campaigns and track their performance on ChatGPT Ads. ...Less

SBI Mutual Fund bought the shares at around Rs 253-254 apiece on September 29, taking its holding in Swig ...More

SBI Mutual Fund bought the shares at around Rs 253-254 apiece on September 29, taking its holding in Swiggy from 4.7% to 5.1%. ...Less

In an unprecedented downturn, the Nifty has faced its longest losing streak in 25 years, sliding for over ...More

In an unprecedented downturn, the Nifty has faced its longest losing streak in 25 years, sliding for over eight weeks as foreign investors withdrew significant funds from Indian equities. Despite this market decline in September, seven stocks, led by Kotak Mahindra Bank and Dr Reddy's Laboratories, demonstrated resilience. Particularly, Kotak Mahindra Bank's performance is linked to robust analyst endorsements and optimism surrounding the banking sector's recovery. ...Less

Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Eternal, formerly Zomato, raising its target price by 11% to Rs ...More

Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating on Eternal, formerly Zomato, raising its target price by 11% to Rs 385. The brokerage foresees Eternal hitting $1 billion EBITDA by FY29, driven by Blinkit's robust growth and steady-state margin expansion alongside stabilising competitive intensity in quick commerce. ...Less

Apple Pay initially supports Visa and Mastercard credit cards issued by Axis Bank. Other large card issue ...More

Apple Pay initially supports Visa and Mastercard credit cards issued by Axis Bank. Other large card issuers, including HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI Card, are currently not live on the service. ...Less

Apple Pay has officially made its debut in India, providing a seamless contactless payment experience for ...More

Apple Pay has officially made its debut in India, providing a seamless contactless payment experience for users. With Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cardholders now able to use Apple Pay, transactions can be completed effortlessly at various merchants. This innovative service ensures security while shopping online and in-store without the hassle of PINs or OTPs. ...Less

Apple pay india launch: Apple has officially launched Apple Pay in India. This contactless payment servic ...More

Apple pay india launch: Apple has officially launched Apple Pay in India. This contactless payment service allows for easy and secure transactions at various merchants across the country. Users can add their cards to the Apple Wallet through the Axis Bank app or the Wallet app. Apple Pay is designed to enhance security through tokenisation and device-level protections. ...Less

In an exciting development, Apple has rolled out its payment service, Apple Pay, in India through a colla ...More

In an exciting development, Apple has rolled out its payment service, Apple Pay, in India through a collaboration with Axis Bank. Users holding Axis Bank cards can easily enact contactless transactions. The process of adding cards is straightforward with the Wallet app or the Axis Bank app, with no need for PINs or OTPs. ...Less

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, allowing users to make contactless payments using Axis Bank c ...More

Apple Pay has officially launched in India, allowing users to make contactless payments using Axis Bank credit cards. Users can add their Visa and Mastercard credit cards to Apple Pay to facilitate these payments. The service provides a secure and private method for transactions without requiring PINs or OTPs. This launch marks a significant expansion in digital payment options available to Indian consumers. ...Less

Goyal has been leading trade negotiations with key partners, including the US, after sealing high-profile ...More

Goyal has been leading trade negotiations with key partners, including the US, after sealing high-profile deals with the UK, which came into force in July, and the EU, which is expected to take effect early next year. His ministry is also overhauling a raft of laws and regulations to make it easier to do business and to cement India's position as a global manufacturing hub, a push that has coincided with record foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of $94.53 billion in FY26. ...Less

BazaarNow, founded by former Zepto executives Priyanshu Jain, Arjun Harish and Tarithmay Mandal, sells gr ...More

BazaarNow, founded by former Zepto executives Priyanshu Jain, Arjun Harish and Tarithmay Mandal, sells groceries and daily essentials, focusing on local products and regional brands in Tier 2 and 3 cities. It raised Rs 72 crore from Peak XV Partners and others in June. Instamart also serves smaller markets through its 131-city network. ...Less

Rapido’s food delivery venture Ownly, which launhed in Hyderabad, is targeting profitability despite an a ...More

Rapido’s food delivery venture Ownly, which launhed in Hyderabad, is targeting profitability despite an average order value of around Rs 250, nearly half the Rs 400-420 seen at listed rivals Swiggy and Zomato. Co-founder Aravind Sanka said delivery accounts for 85-90% of industry costs, while Ownly is leveraging Rapido’s existing technology, teams and logistics network to keep costs lower. ...Less

Ind vs WI ODI squad 2026, ticket booking: India vs West Indies 2026 series will feature three ODIs and fi ...More

Ind vs WI ODI squad 2026, ticket booking: India vs West Indies 2026 series will feature three ODIs and five T20Is from September 27 to October 17. Check the complete ODI and T20I squads, match schedule, T20 ticket booking details, ticket prices, and live streaming platforms in India. ...Less

Motilal Oswal Financial Services sees improving risk-reward for Indian equities as valuations cool, earni ...More

Motilal Oswal Financial Services sees improving risk-reward for Indian equities as valuations cool, earnings recover and domestic liquidity remains strong. The brokerage also highlights sectoral rotation and names 27 stocks across large-, mid- and small-cap segments as top ideas. ...Less

India’s ecommerce and digital platforms are preparing for a surge in personal AI agents that could increa ...More

India’s ecommerce and digital platforms are preparing for a surge in personal AI agents that could increasingly make shopping decisions and transactions for consumers, forcing companies to rethink pricing, customer engagement and bot verification. ...Less

India's quick-service restaurants are implementing a Rs 99 price point to attract more customers. KFC, Mc ...More

India's quick-service restaurants are implementing a Rs 99 price point to attract more customers. KFC, McDonald's, and Burger King are focusing on value meals and beverages to drive traffic. The Rs 99 meals aim to entice first-time visitors while creating upselling opportunities. There are concerns regarding the impact of lower average bills on overall profitability. The shift includes innovative approaches like vending pods and targeted advertisements to capture consumer interest. ...Less

For decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, indus ...More

For decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credit growth and other official numbers, and then used them to work out whether households were spending more or pulling back. Those indicators still matter. But the Indian consumer has changed faster than the dashboard used to track consumption and spending patterns. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members. ...Less

Shares of Info Edge dropped 7% after a massive 32% crash in PB Fintech reduced the value of its 6.5% stak ...More

Shares of Info Edge dropped 7% after a massive 32% crash in PB Fintech reduced the value of its 6.5% stake by Rs 1,809 crore in a single session. The sell-off follows IRDAI's proposed overhaul of insurance distributor commission structures and crackdown on digital dark patterns. ...Less

Gig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax r ...More

Gig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax refunds after deductions at source. This service helps workers establish formal financial records for credit applications. Platforms like Zomato and Swiggy facilitate these filings for numerous partners. This shift signifies growing tax compliance within India's gig economy. ...Less

A 25-year-old Mumbai founder, Jahnvi Shah, has shared her monthly expense breakdown in an Instagram video ...More

A 25-year-old Mumbai founder, Jahnvi Shah, has shared her monthly expense breakdown in an Instagram video, revealing regular spending of around Rs 52,000. Her costs include Rs 16,500 for rent, Rs 12,000 for an iPhone EMI, Rs 8,000-Rs 10,000 on groceries and food delivery, up to Rs 6,000 on commuting, and other utility and subscription expenses. She said the amount does not include savings, shopping, travel, eating out or unexpected costs. ...Less

The iPhone 18 Pro Max focuses on practical upgrades for creators, with a variable-aperture camera, strong ...More

The iPhone 18 Pro Max focuses on practical upgrades for creators, with a variable-aperture camera, stronger sustained performance and longer battery life. While the design and display remain familiar, new iOS 27 features add to the experience, but with a starting price of ₹1,79,900, the biggest question is whether these improvements justify upgr ...Less

NSE’s Rs 22,561.57 crore IPO ranks as India’s second-largest, behind Hyundai Motor India. The exchange at ...More

NSE’s Rs 22,561.57 crore IPO ranks as India’s second-largest, behind Hyundai Motor India. The exchange attracted 189 anchor investors and raised Rs 6,746.18 crore before opening for public subscription, making it the second-highest in the historical anchor investor comparison. ...Less

FSSAI is considering a nationwide ban on analogue paneer, a non-dairy substitute that uses ingredients su ...More

FSSAI is considering a nationwide ban on analogue paneer, a non-dairy substitute that uses ingredients such as vegetable oils, starches and emulsifiers instead of traditional milk-based ingredients. FSSAI chief said the regulator will seek feedback from states at a September 24 meeting, with a national ban possible if there is consensus. Eight states have already taken action against analogue paneer, while the regulator is also examining clearer labelling and stricter oversight of such products. ...Less

In a recent update, Zomato has started imposing a convenience charge on cash-on-delivery orders, which wi ...More

In a recent update, Zomato has started imposing a convenience charge on cash-on-delivery orders, which will be in addition to its current platform fees. This initiative is intended to increase the company's profitability. Meanwhile, Swiggy has refrained from introducing such charges, and the newly launched Ownly offers a fee-free experience for its users. ...Less

Amazon has launched its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant in India. This new version offers more con ...More

Amazon has launched its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant in India. This new version offers more conversational voice interactions and personalized responses. Alexa+ understands natural conversation and can perform various everyday tasks for users. It is designed to recognize Indian languages and cultural references effectively. The service is currently available for eligible customers under an early access program. ...Less

Happy Monday! Sector-agnostic mid-tier venture capital investors are recaliberating focus on India's deep ...More

Happy Monday! Sector-agnostic mid-tier venture capital investors are recaliberating focus on India's deeptech startups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

India’s new-age internet companies may be sitting on a profit engine that investors are still not fully p ...More

India’s new-age internet companies may be sitting on a profit engine that investors are still not fully pricing in: advertising. ...Less

Amazon has launched Alexa+ in India, adding generative AI, personalised conversations and task-performing ...More

Amazon has launched Alexa+ in India, adding generative AI, personalised conversations and task-performing capabilities to Alexa. Available under Early Access from September 16, it supports Hindi and Hinglish and can work across smart-home devices, Amazon services and partner platforms. Alexa+ will be free for Prime members after Early Access, while other users can access it through paid plans. ...Less

Consumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growt ...More

Consumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances, automobiles and apparel. Online platforms and quick-commerce services have also reported significant increases in sales. Automakers and white goods manufacturers witnessed strong demand and record festive sales, while industry executives expect the positive momentum to continue through the peak consumption period. ...Less

The multiple-scheme framework introduced last year, the lower mandatory annuitisation requirement, and th ...More

The multiple-scheme framework introduced last year, the lower mandatory annuitisation requirement, and the growing focus on non-government subscribers and gig workers are broadening NPS’s appeal, Sriram Iyer, MD & CEO, HDFC Pension Fund, tells Preeti Kulkarni. ...Less

Swish, a 10-minute food delivery startup, has raised $24 million to expand its kitchen network and supply ...More

Swish, a 10-minute food delivery startup, has raised $24 million to expand its kitchen network and supply chain. The two-year-old company has crossed one million monthly orders, with 70–75% of revenue coming from repeat users. It operates 250 stock-keeping units (SKUs) across 20 categories in 50 pincodes. ...Less

PayU introduced an AI fraud solution for Indian merchants accepting international card payments. This new ...More

PayU introduced an AI fraud solution for Indian merchants accepting international card payments. This new Fraud Liability Protect uses AI to assess transactions and reduce friction. It aims to protect businesses from AI-enabled scams and chargebacks effectively. Merchants have seen improved international payment success rates and reduced fraud exposure. The solution targets small and medium businesses in key sectors like travel and e-commerce. ...Less

In a move to safeguard Indian merchants, PayU has launched its groundbreaking AI-driven Fraud Liability P ...More

In a move to safeguard Indian merchants, PayU has launched its groundbreaking AI-driven Fraud Liability Protect solution. This offering is tailored to secure revenues against eligible chargebacks resulting from fraud and AI-related scams. By integrating AI-driven risk assessments with advanced authentication processes, the solution aspires to improve payment acceptance ratios in cross-border dealings, effectively defending merchants against intricate fraud while enhancing their conversion efficiency. ...Less

India’s obsession with calling everything “world-class” often outpaces its willingness to uphold the stan ...More

India’s obsession with calling everything “world-class” often outpaces its willingness to uphold the standards that make excellence possible. From filthy restaurant kitchens to encroached pavements, leaky exams and everyday jugaad, the pursuit of a developed India demands more than grand aspirations. It requires accepting the discipline, accountability and sacrifices that genuine quality entails. ...Less

Ather Energy has surpassed Ola Electric in sales and other metrics. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5 ...More

Ather Energy has surpassed Ola Electric in sales and other metrics. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Flipkart has launched a standalone app for its quick commerce arm Flipkart Minutes, ahead of its Big Bill ...More

Flipkart has launched a standalone app for its quick commerce arm Flipkart Minutes, ahead of its Big Billion Days sale. The company is also piloting food delivery service ‘Eat In’ with a select group of employees. This comes as Flipkart’s MAU share declined as customers shift to quick commerce platforms. ...Less

Happy Friday! With a fee on UPI set to come into the picture soon, issuing banks are poised to claim the ...More

Happy Friday! With a fee on UPI set to come into the picture soon, issuing banks are poised to claim the biggest slice. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

Bajaj Finance has successfully secured a five percent share in TrueFan AI, significantly strengthening th ...More

Bajaj Finance has successfully secured a five percent share in TrueFan AI, significantly strengthening their existing collaboration while emphasizing their commitment to artificial intelligence. The partnership aims to enhance multilingual communication and streamline digital onboarding processes. With the evolution into a 'FINAI' company, Bajaj Finance is positioning itself for future growth. This comes amidst heightened investor enthusiasm for Indian AI initiatives during the first half of 2026. ...Less

The Eternal-owned food delivery company is consolidating customer support operations at its Gurugram head ...More

The Eternal-owned food delivery company is consolidating customer support operations at its Gurugram head office. Zomato, which informed staffers about its plan to downsize the workforce on Monday, has also outsourced much of its customer care work to external partners. ...Less

Zomato has implemented a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding analogue dairy dishes, also known as synt ...More

Zomato has implemented a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding analogue dairy dishes, also known as synthetic or fake dishes. Restaurants must now use natural dairy products or remove affected menu items. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and ensure better food quality for customers. Listings found in violation of this new policy will be removed from the platform. Zomato's CEO stated this reflects a commitment to customer health and clear standards. ...Less

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe prioritizes public health over personal popularity. He has ta ...More

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe prioritizes public health over personal popularity. He has taken action against 12,083 establishments for various food safety violations. Hygiene, raw material quality, and manpower are common restaurant violations identified. Online food platforms are also considered food business operators and have faced action. ...Less

Happy Wednesday! India’s food safety crackdown is forcing restaurants to clean up their kitchens and supp ...More

Happy Wednesday! India’s food safety crackdown is forcing restaurants to clean up their kitchens and supply chains. This and more in today’s ETech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

India’s food safety crackdown is prompting restaurants and food delivery platforms to tighten checks on i ...More

India’s food safety crackdown is prompting restaurants and food delivery platforms to tighten checks on ingredients, suppliers, hygiene and staff training. QSR and fine-dining chains are strengthening vendor audits and kitchen controls, while quick commerce firma Zomato has warned of strict action against restaurants using items such as analogue paneer amid growing regulatory and public scrutiny. ...Less

The government has notified Semicon 2.0 to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem. This and more in today' ...More

The government has notified Semicon 2.0 to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Happy Tuesday! Tech giants Oracle and Microsoft are planning to restructure their India workforces. This ...More

Happy Tuesday! Tech giants Oracle and Microsoft are planning to restructure their India workforces. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

India's food regulator is considering a central rule to ban analogue paneer. The FSSAI is also preparing ...More

India's food regulator is considering a central rule to ban analogue paneer. The FSSAI is also preparing to prohibit unhealthy foods near schools nationwide. Quick-commerce platforms will soon display manufacturing and expiry dates more prominently. This initiative aims to ensure healthier food choices for children across the country. The regulator conducted several raids before the festive season to promote healthier eating. ...Less

The transaction, which is also likely to see participation from Swish’s existing investors, is expected t ...More

The transaction, which is also likely to see participation from Swish’s existing investors, is expected to value the two-year-old company at around $200 million, one of the persons said. Swish had last raised $38 million in March at a valuation of $120 million. The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from existing investor Accel. ...Less

India’s festive season is expected to drive a strong consumption boost, with analysts identifying sectors ...More

India’s festive season is expected to drive a strong consumption boost, with analysts identifying sectors and stocks that could benefit. The period from Ganesh Chaturthi through Navratri, Dussehra, Dhanteras, Diwali and the wedding season typically brings higher footfalls, orders, ticket sizes and margins. ...Less

Blue Tokai began with a 500-gram roaster in a Delhi home and grew into a multi-format coffee business spa ...More

Blue Tokai began with a 500-gram roaster in a Delhi home and grew into a multi-format coffee business spanning cafés, packaged beans, subscriptions and bakery. With Temasek and ChrysCapital eyeing a major stake, its improving profitability and expansion capture India’s premium café market shifting from store-led growth to profitable scale. ...Less

Sumadhura Group has acquired 52 acres in Red Hills, North Chennai, for a ₹400 crore Grade A industrial an ...More

Sumadhura Group has acquired 52 acres in Red Hills, North Chennai, for a ₹400 crore Grade A industrial and logistics park. The project will offer 1.2 million sq ft of warehousing space, create around 2,500 jobs and is expected to be completed by December 2028. The expansion comes as Chennai’s Grade A warehousing demand grows, with 4.1 million sq ft absorbed in H1 2026. ...Less

Goyal announced the acquisition in a post on X on Thursday, saying Longevous founders Robert Mohr and Avi ...More

Goyal announced the acquisition in a post on X on Thursday, saying Longevous founders Robert Mohr and Avi Roy, along with their team, would join Temple full time. Mohr will become Temple’s chief medical officer, while Roy will serve as head of science. ...Less

Zomato is piloting food vending machines in Gurugram corporate offices. This new initiative, Zomato Now, ...More

Zomato is piloting food vending machines in Gurugram corporate offices. This new initiative, Zomato Now, aims for rapid food delivery access. Zomato Now comes alongside sister company Blinkit’s 10-minute food delivery service Bistro, which operates through its own cloud kitchens. ...Less

The elite jury was chaired by Wipro executive chairman Rishad Premji. The 11-member panel deliberated for ...More

The elite jury was chaired by Wipro executive chairman Rishad Premji. The 11-member panel deliberated for nearly three hours on Tuesday to pick winners in eight categories. ...Less

Happy Friday! Block deals are putting startups’ private valuations to the test. This and more in today’s ...More

Happy Friday! Block deals are putting startups’ private valuations to the test. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

With the win, Groww joins the likes of Urban Company, Lenskart, OfBusiness, Razorpay, Zomato, Zerodha, De ...More

With the win, Groww joins the likes of Urban Company, Lenskart, OfBusiness, Razorpay, Zomato, Zerodha, Delhivery, Swiggy, Oyo, Freshworks and Ola, all of which won the biggest honour over the 11-year history of the awards. ...Less

Deepinder Goyal revealed his experimental Temple wearable is now significantly smaller. This device track ...More

Deepinder Goyal revealed his experimental Temple wearable is now significantly smaller. This device tracks cerebral blood flow and neurological markers. The company plans to start taking pre-orders for a limited edition soon. Shipments of the Temple wearable are anticipated before the end of 2026. Interested individuals can join the mailing list for future updates. ...Less

A woman who works remotely has shared the elaborate connectivity setup she used during a six-hour train j ...More

A woman who works remotely has shared the elaborate connectivity setup she used during a six-hour train journey to Mysore while continuing her job. She carried Airtel, Jio and BSNL SIM cards, used a separate phone for internet access and connected it to her laptop. She also discovered that passengers can order food through delivery apps during station stops, sparking reactions online. ...Less

Groww won the top prize at the 12th edition of the Economic Times Startup Awards. The list of other winne ...More

Groww won the top prize at the 12th edition of the Economic Times Startup Awards. The list of other winners, and more, in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Companies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states r ...More

Companies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, adding pressure ahead of the festive season. ...Less

Goyal added that the latest version of Temple is much smaller than the previous model and will be shipped ...More

Goyal added that the latest version of Temple is much smaller than the previous model and will be shipped before the end of this year. “Temple is now less than half the size of what you've seen so far. Volumetrically, Temple is now the smallest wearable on the market, and the most powerful. Living and training with Temple is going to change your life,” he said in the post. ...Less

Happy Thursday! Top entrepreneurs and business leaders came together in Bengaluru on August 25 to pick th ...More

Happy Thursday! Top entrepreneurs and business leaders came together in Bengaluru on August 25 to pick the winners of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026. ...Less

Happy Friday! We are excited to bring to you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) ...More

Happy Friday! We are excited to bring to you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). A few days before our esteemed jury convenes to pick the winners, we reveal nominees for the most coveted categories: Startup of the Year and Midas Touch for the best investor. ...Less

KKR is investing Rs 380-400 crore in Reliance-backed BookMyShow at a valuation of around Rs 6,000 crore, ...More

KKR is investing Rs 380-400 crore in Reliance-backed BookMyShow at a valuation of around Rs 6,000 crore, after more than two years of negotiations. The investment is smaller and at a lower valuation than initially discussed. KKR’s investment comes as BookMyShow expands live entertainment amid growing competition from Eternal’s District. ...Less

Shiprocket shares surged 48% on debut, ending at Rs 143.50 on the BSE, taking its market capitalisation t ...More

Shiprocket shares surged 48% on debut, ending at Rs 143.50 on the BSE, taking its market capitalisation to Rs 10,441 crore. The strong listing boosted returns for early investors including Bertelsmann and Eternal, while Lightrock is set to incur a loss. Shiprocket’s FY26 revenue rose 24% to Rs 2,024 crore. ...Less

The 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is approaching. Our esteemed jury will conve ...More

The 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is approaching. Our esteemed jury will convene in Bengaluru next week to pick the winners. Today, we revealed the most coveted categories of ETSA: Startup of the Year and Midas Touch, for the best investor. ...Less

India’s 50 listed, institutionally backed new-age companies are now worth $165 billion, but performance r ...More

India’s 50 listed, institutionally backed new-age companies are now worth $165 billion, but performance remains sharply divided. A growing listed universe is giving venture investors clearer exit routes and private companies more valuation benchmarks. Public-market discipline is also influencing late-stage funding and forcing companies such as PhonePe and Zepto to rethink IPO valuations. ...Less

Razorpay has launched an AI foundation model to enhance online payment success. This advanced system impr ...More

Razorpay has launched an AI foundation model to enhance online payment success. This advanced system improves fraud detection and payment routing capabilities significantly. The model learns from billions of transactions, processing thousands of signals per payment. Beta tests show improved success rates and better fraud identification for merchants. ...Less

Happy Tuesday! We are excited to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). ...More

Happy Tuesday! We are excited to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). In the run-up to the coveted honours, we are announcing the nominees for the Best on Campus and Comeback Kid categories for you today. ...Less

Tech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to r ...More

Tech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to reverse aging and extend healthy human lifespans in a big way. Attempts at rejuvenation have historically yielded limited success, but new science shows promise. This pursuit raises concerns about inequality as only the wealthy may afford early treatments. ...Less

Among the key assurances, Zomato agreed that restaurants and darshinis would have the choice to opt into ...More

Among the key assurances, Zomato agreed that restaurants and darshinis would have the choice to opt into promotional and discount campaigns instead of being enrolled by default. The platform also agreed to seek explicit consent through email or OTP before enrolling restaurants in promotional programmes. ...Less

Happy Thursday! The ETtech team has been preparing for the past few months to bring you the 12th edition ...More

Happy Thursday! The ETtech team has been preparing for the past few months to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). Today, we are unveiling the nominees for two more categories: Woman Ahead and Social Enterprise. ...Less

Amid increasing concerns over food safety and hygiene, Indian malls are ramping up their oversight of res ...More

Amid increasing concerns over food safety and hygiene, Indian malls are ramping up their oversight of restaurant operations. Major mall operators have sent out new warnings to food and beverage tenants, responding to recent enforcement actions by food and drug authorities across various states. ...Less

Google believes the rise of AI-powered glasses, wearables and other new devices could change how people i ...More

Google believes the rise of AI-powered glasses, wearables and other new devices could change how people interact with technology, but that does not necessarily mean the smartphone is nearing its end. A Google executive explains why phones still have a major advantage due to their widespread use, powerful hardware and established ecosystems. As companies explore new AI-first form factors, the future of computing may instead see smartphones working alongside these devices rather than being completely replaced by them. ...Less

Food delivery platforms Ownly and magicpin are seeking greater market share in India. Both platforms repo ...More

Food delivery platforms Ownly and magicpin are seeking greater market share in India. Both platforms report increased restaurant participation and daily order volumes. Restaurants are pushing for more control over commercial terms and promotions. Negotiations between Bengaluru restaurants and major aggregators are ongoing. The entry of new players is expected to benefit the overall food delivery industry. ...Less

We’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for ...More

We’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for the ETtech team, the thrill of sifting through the best of Indian entrepreneurship makes up for every late night in the newsroom. ...Less

Rishad Premji will helm a group of accomplished founders, business leaders and veteran entrepreneurs, who ...More

Rishad Premji will helm a group of accomplished founders, business leaders and veteran entrepreneurs, who have built and scaled some of India’s best-known new economy companies — in ecommerce, fintech and software products — weathered multiple cycles and successfully exited their businesses. ...Less

New AI hardware like smart glasses could challenge the smartphone's primary computing role. Smart glasses ...More

New AI hardware like smart glasses could challenge the smartphone's primary computing role. Smart glasses are showing strong growth, while standalone AI devices struggle to gain traction. Google focuses on making existing devices more helpful with embedded AI capabilities. Smartphones offer a strong foundation with their existing hardware and software ecosystems. The future likely involves a blend of devices, with smartphones remaining a central hub. ...Less

Uber and Rapido discussed merging their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. Talks coll ...More

Uber and Rapido discussed merging their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. Talks collapsed after disagreements over the proposed deal's structure. Uber sought to combine operations with Rapido running the combined entity while Rapido countered with an acquisition proposal which Uber rejected. The failed merger highlights intense competition in India's mobility market. ...Less

Bajaj Auto-backed Yulu is in talks with GEF Capital and One Planet Partners to raise the funds at a valua ...More

Bajaj Auto-backed Yulu is in talks with GEF Capital and One Planet Partners to raise the funds at a valuation of about $250 million, up from $200-210 million previously, sources said. The fundraise comes at a time when energy transition, the larger umbrella under which EV falls, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing themes within India’s deeptech venture ecosystem. ...Less

The Bajaj Auto-backed company said it will increase its active fleet to 200,000 electric vehicles over th ...More

The Bajaj Auto-backed company said it will increase its active fleet to 200,000 electric vehicles over the next two years, expand service hubs and deepen partnerships with enterprises. It did not disclose the lenders, its valuation or name any other equity investors in the round. ...Less