After 30 years working in cubicle and burnouts, a 50-year-old quits corporate job to make reels, now she earns Rs 4.7 crore in a yearAfter spending nearly 30 years working in insurance, a corporate employee quit her corporate job in her mid-50s and ventured into social me...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Rakhi rush: Quick commerce sees surge in orders as gifting goes premiumQuick commerce platforms saw a sharp rise in Raksha Bandhan orders, driven by last-minute shopping and growing demand for premium gifts. Ra...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Corporate employee lands a dishwashing job after getting laid off, reveals he isn’t even doing it for the money: ‘I want to feel…'A man found himself losing his dream job within moments, and after months of trying to be gainfully employed and failing, he ended up with ...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
Hey AI, what should I buy? India's shoppers have a new shopping buddyIndian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered re...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
How India’s consumers are reshaping the future of food and businessIndia is a fast-growing consumer market and a source of innovation. Its food processing sector connects farmers with consumers seeking qual...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.33 AM IST
Acquired new tastes & distastes: India’s health warnings are loud. Its consumption habits are louderDespite health warnings, cigarette production surged 24%, while wine consumption rose 25% among the young. Conversely, production of fruit ...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
From gold and LIC policy to SIPs and crypto: How investment habits changed from Boomers to Millennials to Gen ZModern Indians are redefining investment strategies; rather than saving first, the youth now prioritise their financial goals before choosi...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
MSMED Bill promises faster payments, but TReDS hurdles and GST ambiguity may leave smaller firms behindThe Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill was passed by Parliament last week, nearly two decades after the MSMED...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Colleges bet on 'influencer' majors; critics ain't happyArizona State University launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation, sparking debate. Many universities are now offering similar ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
New-age firms' listing gains fade fast; IT deal renewal in focusHappy Thursday! Some of the best-received new-age IPOs are now trading below their issue price, ET analysis shows. This and more in today’s...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
From discovery to purchase: How creators shape Gen Z's festive shoppingAbout 34% of Gen Z turn to social platforms for inspiration and ideas, and 28% use them to coordinate plans or gifting, per a study conduct...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and threadApparel companies are offering repair services and sewing workshops to attract young consumers. These initiatives aim to reduce textile was...
10 Aug, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Flipkart-Netflix deal signals new era of content-commerce partnershipsE-commerce and streaming platforms are merging to boost customer loyalty and transactions. Flipkart and Netflix launched India's first e-co...
01 Aug, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Gen Z props up Delhi's hostel business as hotels miss corporate travellers amid internet shutdowns, traffic curbsThe ongoing student protests in Delhi are disrupting travel and hospitality, with backpacker hostels reporting a surge in Gen Z bookings wh...
25 Jul, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Seven boys widened India's door to South Korea and everything changedSouth Korean cultural exports like K-pop and K-dramas have significantly boosted India's engagement. This cultural wave now fuels substanti...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST