'Playing the long game': Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky eyes India as one of firm's biggest global marketsAirbnb is committed to a long-term strategy in India, a rapidly growing market. CEO Brian Chesky highlighted significant investments planne...
21 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
'No GPS, no pilot, no cloud': How an Indian drone startup using 'physical AI' reached 'Sam Altman-led' Y Combinator after Shark Tank India crashTwo years after their dramatic Shark Tank India pitch where their drone nearly crashed, Vecros founders Prem Sai and Rajashree Devta have m...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Every rupee saved in supply chain costs goes back to customers: Zepto's Aadit Palicha at YC Startup SchoolZepto aims to be India's top grocery delivery platform in the next four to five years. Cofounder Aadit Palicha believes this success could ...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
From UP to Y Combinator: The rise & rise of Harshita AroraHarshita Arora has become the youngest general partner at Y Combinator. From a self-taught coder, she built a cryptocurrency app and cofoun...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora joins General Catalyst board as cofounder David Fialkow steps downGeneral Catalyst has appointed Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora as its first lead independent director. Arora, a prominent tech operator...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Fintechs clash in cross-border payments; TCS closes FY26 strongHappy Friday! Large companies are fighting early-stage startups in the cross-border payments battleground. This and more in today's ETtech ...
10 Apr, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
TCS Q4 beats expectations; UP girl makes Y Combinator historyTCS reported strong Q4 results, driven by robust performance in North America and a weak rupee. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
09 Apr, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Maharashtra emerges as event tourism hub, Airbnb report flags surge in travel demandMaharashtra's travel scene is changing. Concerts, sports, and festivals are bringing more visitors. People are staying longer and spending ...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Airbnb India bookings jump 50% in December quarterIndia is a key growth market for Airbnb. Bookings and new users saw substantial increases in the last quarter. This strong performance outp...
14 Feb, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Airbnb supported 1.11 lakh jobs in India in 2024, contributed Rs 2,400 cr in wages: ReportAirbnb's presence in India significantly boosted the economy in 2024, supporting 1.11 lakh jobs and contributing Rs 2,400 crore in wages. G...
09 Sep, 2025, 09.52 AM IST
Airbnb supported 1.11 lakh jobs in India in 2024, contributed Rs 2,400 cr in wages: ReportAirbnb's presence in India significantly boosted the economy in 2024, supporting 1.11 lakh jobs and contributing Rs 2,400 crore in wages. G...
08 Sep, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
‘India is a long game; over time, it will become one of the biggest markets for us,’ says Airbnb CEO Brian CheskyAirbnb is heavily investing in India, anticipating significant growth driven by Gen Z and millennial travelers. While not yet a top market,...
14 May, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
ETtech Interview | India to be one of our biggest growth markets this decade: Airbnb CEO Brian CheskyIn an exclusive interview with ET, CEO and cofounder Brian Chesky spoke about India being one of the biggest growth markets of this decade,...
04 May, 2023, 04.43 PM IST
Exclusive: Airbnb saw 50% more bookings by Indians in Q3 2022, says cofounder Nathan Blecharczyk“India has been one of our most important and fastest-growing major geographies,” co-founder and chief strategy officer Nathan Blecharczyk ...
17 Nov, 2022, 08.39 AM IST
Airbnb contributed $320 million to the Indian economy in 2019: Oxford EconomicsThe report explores the total economic impact of Airbnb in India between 2015 and 2019. According to the report, between 2015 and 2019, Air...
11 Aug, 2020, 08.23 PM IST
Economic impact of Airbnb in India stood at $320 million in 2019: ReportIndia's tourism economy is one of the largest in Asia-Pacific (APAC) in terms of spending, with its growth having accelerated significantly...
11 Aug, 2020, 04.40 PM IST
Airbnb signs MoU with the Government of GujaratThis will give International and domestic travelers access to the varied homestay options available across the state.
23 Sep, 2016, 08.03 PM IST