MDR effect: Retailers, apparel makers warn of price hikes"Various retailers across categories may increase prices or lower festive discounts, since they are, as it is, dealing in an inflationary e...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Online sales of mobiles & laptops hit a rough patch on weaker entry-level demand, fewer online discountsCounterpoint Research data showed an almost identical drop in online contribution to smartphone sales. Researchers and industry executives ...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
'They laughed us out of the room': In 2000, Netflix founders wanted to sell the company to Blockbuster for $50 million. Today, it is worth hundreds of billions of dollarsIn the year 2000, Blockbuster famously spurned a $50 million deal from Netflix, a fledgling company struggling for survival. Fast forward t...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
In 2015, a woman dropped an Apple-1 at a California recycling center with old electronics without asking for a receipt; workers sold it for $200,000An Apple-1 computer, dating back to 1976, was uncovered among a pile of old electronics at a recycling facility. This extraordinary gem sol...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
SS Retail IPO opens today: GMP signals 31% listing gain. Here's all you need to knowSS Retail IPO opens for subscription on September 16, with the Rs 500 crore issue closing on September 18. The IPO has a price band of Rs 4...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Amazon Now’s sales surge; govt’s stance on UPI chargesHappy Tuesday! Amazon's quick commerce arm is scaling fast, India head Samir Kumar told us. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatc...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Amazon crosses $1 billion in annualised quick commerce sales: India chief Samir KumarAmazon India's quick commerce unit Now has achieved $1 billion in annualised sales. The company is rapidly expanding its operations to over...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 2 tbsp pumice instead of powdered cleanser; the gritty homemade mixture can remove stains or polish surfacesNatural ingredients can transform your household cleaning routine into a healthier and eco-friendly practice. With vinegar's proven antibac...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Not playing to prove anything, but I'd be happy to play for India again: Bhuvneshwar KumarBhuvneshwar Kumar's IPL success makes him a national team contender. He expressed a desire to play for India again. Kumar last represented ...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
A 45-year-old mung bean discovery exposes a hidden threat to the world’s doomsday seed banks — frozen crops may not survive as long as scientists once believedNew research suggests some tropical crops lose viability much sooner than older estimates predicted. Mung beans showed strong germination a...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Amazon adds 20 fulfillment centres, expands logistics network ahead of festive seasonIn a major expansion, Amazon announces the launch of twenty new fulfillment centers and additional operational units in several cities acro...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Ajith Kumar racing time today: When and where to watch Michelin Le Mans Cup live as Tamil Nadu CM Vijay plans to flags off Silverstone raceAjith Kumar is set to compete in the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone today, September 12, 2026. Here is the race start time in Ind...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
At 59, Akshay Kumar looks fitter than most 25-year-olds. Actor swears by this 15-minute dish to stay lean and fit. What is it?Even at the age of 59, Akshay Kumar is dedicated to his fitness regimen. His early mornings are filled with energising outdoor walks and di...
12 Sep, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
New-age industries fuelling India's capex cycle, says SBI chiefCorporate spending on infrastructure projects is increasing across India. New sectors like data centers and green hydrogen are driving cred...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Customer challenged Rs 10 extra carry bag charge at Shoppers Stop; company said he knew bags were not free; consumer court ordes him to pay Rs 10,000A consumer commission in Hyderabad dismissed a man's complaint over being charged Rs 10 for a carry bag at Shoppers Stop, after finding he ...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Amazon, Flipkart's multi-front war; India set for more GCCsHappy Wednesday! Amazon and Flipkart have broadened their bets as quick commerce platforms chip away at their share of user base. This and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
In 1980, New Jersey reused 14,000 tons of milled U.S. 1 asphalt for U.S. 130 shoulders, saving $50,346 and 12,753 tons of virgin stoneNew Jersey's engineering team successfully transformed milled road surfaces into functional highway shoulders, achieving significant saving...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.50 PM IST