L’Oréal adds Innovist to cart; HealthQuad's new fundHappy Friday! Personal care giant L’Oreal has acquired a majority stake in Innovist in India’s biggest D2C deal. This and more in today’s E...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Electronics makers face component shortages as Gulf shipping crisis hits productionIndian electronics manufacturers are currently grappling with a critical shortage of essential components like microprocessors and batterie...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
India's brain-gain moment may be starting with a crack in the American dreamAs green card backlogs, visa uncertainty and layoffs reshape the American dream, India is emerging as a stronger destination for globally e...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Harsh Goenka amazed by Japanese school lunches Americans are praising; viral video reveals whyA video shared by Harsh Goenka on social media highlights Japan's exceptional school lunch system, focussing strict hygiene, meticulous nut...
29 May, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
FirstCry, Slice’s FY26 numbers; Nilekani’s Fundamentum eyes deeptech pushFirstCry parent cut its losses in the March quarter on tightened costs. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
26 May, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Jio revamps mega IPO; DailyObjects lines up fresh capitalReliance Industries is revamping Jio Platforms’ IPO plans amid investor disagreements over valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
11 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing growth saw a slight uptick in April, reaching 54.7, but remained near a four-year low due to weak domestic demand and...
04 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
China's economic slowdown deepens as public confidence wanesAcross both major cities and smaller regions, people describe a downturn marked by layoffs, business closures, and weakening private enterp...
05 Apr, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
German auto parts sector rushes to get China exemptions for Nexperia chip exportsAutomotive suppliers were rushing for exemptions to Chinese export restrictions on Nexperia chips on Monday, hoping for a political solutio...
03 Nov, 2025, 09.46 PM IST
China's army of food delivery drivers get by with help from discount 'loving meals'In China's bustling cities, a compassionate movement called "aixincan" offers discounted meals to those in need, particularly migrant worke...
13 May, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
China's economic woes hit delivery workers hard, paychecks shrink by 1,000 YuanChina's food delivery industry, valued at USD 200 billion, is facing a significant downturn due to an economic slowdown and weakened consum...
20 Oct, 2024, 12.00 PM IST
Great Wall of China hikers can now enjoy takeout delivered by droneTourists hiking the Great Wall of China can now have lunch delivered by drone, thanks to Meituan's new service. Launched recently, this fir...
23 Aug, 2024, 02.07 PM IST
China tells delivery, ride-hailing firms to better protect workersRegulators in China have come down hard on its biggest technology firms this year, criticising them for policies that exploit workers and i...
10 Sep, 2021, 04.15 PM IST
Not my pay! Some tech workers bemoan China's crackdown on compulsory overtimeFor the past decade, Chinese tech firms were known for "996", a gruelling business culture that usually means work hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p...
03 Sep, 2021, 02.33 PM IST
Deaths, self-immolation draw scrutiny on China tech giantsChina's internet industries already were known for long, demanding days. With millions of families confined at home, demand surged and empl...
17 Jan, 2021, 12.05 PM IST