India's tech funding rises 12% to $7.2 billion in H1 2026: ReportIndia's tech startups secured $7.2 billion in the first half of 2026, a 12% rise despite fewer funding rounds. Investors are concentrating ...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
All you need to know about Meta’s Instagram, Whatsapp and Facebook subscription plans in IndiaMeta has launched paid subscription plans for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook in India, offering customisation and convenience features f...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Meta makes a $900 million super-app move in IndiaCred founder Kunal Shah, a philosophy graduate, built his platform on exclusivity for high credit scorers, now processing over 40% of India...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
India's FY27 growth likely to slow down to 6.6% on energy stress, sub-par monsoon: S&PIndia's economic growth is projected to slow to 6.6% in the current fiscal year, according to S&P Global Ratings. This slowdown is attribut...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Why Meta tapped Kunal Shah; Beauty’s new factory boomHappy Wednesday! Meta just handed WhatsApp’s steering wheel to Cred’s Kunal Shah, betting he can turn India’s favourite chat app into a pay...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
MoEngage acquires AI startup Aampe in first acquisition; eyes more deals in US, EuropeCustomer engagement platform MoEngage has acquired AI startup Aampe, bolstering its artificial intelligence capabilities. MoEngage cofounde...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Honasa Consumer to buy 58% stake in Fluence Pharma at Rs 135-crore enterprise valueMamaearth's parent company, Honasa Consumer, is acquiring a majority stake in nutraceuticals brand Fluence Pharma for ₹135 crore. This stra...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
WhatsApp's future may not be invented in US but in India, one transaction at a timeMeta’s $900 million investment in Cred and the reported appointment of founder Kunal Shah to a global role at WhatsApp marks a significant ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Why Meta’s Cred investment matters for WhatsApp Pay in IndiaMeta's substantial investment in Cred and appointing its founder Kunal Shah as global head of WhatsApp signals a major push into India's fi...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Honasa Consumer to acquire majority stake in Fluence Pharma at Rs 135-crore valuationHonasa Consumer has secured a majority stake in Mumbai's hair therapy brand Fluence Pharma for Rs 135 crore. This move marks the company's ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp win; India bourses insulated from AI boomIn bagging the top job at WhatsApp, Cred’s Kunal Shah has done what no Indian entrepreneur could do. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
23 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Foreign influence increasing over India's fintech sector: GTRI on Meta's investment in CredThink tank GTRI said that the deal gives Meta a foothold in one of the country's richest repositories of consumer financial-behaviour data,...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
RBI flags rising fuel-price pressures amid West Asia war, says crude is easing as Hormuz fears recedeThe Reserve Bank of India has highlighted rising fuel prices and a dip in consumer confidence due to West Asian conflict, despite a recent ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Byju's Aakash endgame; Startup deal street wakes upHappy Monday! Byju's US lenders and Manipal are close to sealing a settlement over Aakash. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
22 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Amazon India announces Prime Day 2026 sale; check dates, offers and membership discountsAmazon India's 10th Prime Day sale is set for July 4-6, exclusively for Prime members via the app. Expect massive discounts on electronics,...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadGlobal markets are watching closely as a U.S.-Iran deal faces crucial weeks. Key economic data from the U.S. and Australia, along with Colo...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.57 AM IST