Amazon open to acquisitions in India, says CEO Andy JassyAsked whether Amazon would consider acquisitions in the quick commerce space and whether it might invest in homegrown AI companies such as ...
AI startup General Intuition raises $320 million from Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Jeff BezosGeneral Intuition describes itself as a "frontier lab for acting in space and time.” It focuses on the development of large action foundati...
Om Malik, Silicon Valley tech journalist, GigaOm founder, diesOm Malik founded GigaOm in 2001, a technology news and analysis publication that became one of the most influential voices in tech media be...
Hybrid SIFs lure wealthy investors with tax edge and stronger returnsAffluent investors are increasingly turning to newly launched hybrid specialised investment funds (SIFs) for their tax efficiency and bette...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy visits India; to meet PM Modi on ThursdayThe visit comes as Amazon sharpens its focus on quick commerce in the country. The company announced that it is expanding its 10-minute del...
Housing sales rise 19% in Apr-Jun across 9 cities despite global uncertaintiesDespite facing global economic challenges, Indian housing sales posted a staggering 19% increase, exceeding 1.12 lakh units from April to J...
Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5 billion bet on staffing warehouses with humanoidsAgility Robotics, an AI-driven humanoid robotics for warehouse operations, plans to go public with a remarkable $2.5 billion valuation. Thi...
Amazon CEO in India Now; Hyderabad’s growing spacetech orbitAmazon CEO Andy Jassy is in India as the tech giant triples down on its quick commerce play in the country. This and more in today’s ETtech...
Success of Skyroot and Dhruva spawns spacetech startup wave in HyderabadIndustry estimates peg Hyderabad's spacetech ecosystem at around 95 startups, with 12-15 ventures added over the last two years. Together, ...
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...
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp coronation is a masterclass in dealmakingShah is stepping down as Cred’s chief executive, with finance and strategy head Miten Sampat taking over on an interim basis. Shah becomes ...
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.
Cred founder Kunal Shah’s appointment as WhatsApp CEO sparks discussion on social mediaIndustry leaders welcomed the leadership transition and acknowledged outgoing WhatsApp executive Will Cathcart's contributions.
Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp HeadIndia Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry lead...
Meta's Cred deal showcases new playbook: take stake, hire the founderMeta is strategically acquiring minority stakes in tech firms and integrating their founders into senior roles, a pattern evident with Cred...
Kunal Shah's WhatsApp appointment underscores India's expanding Big Tech footprintKunal Shah, CRED founder, is set to lead WhatsApp globally, joining a distinguished line of Indian-origin tech leaders. This appointment hi...
Karan Sharma elevated as Avendus' I Banking headAvendus Group, now majority-owned by Mizuho Securities, has appointed Karan Sharma as its new Managing Director and Head of Investment Bank...