Festive spending drives record UPI transactions in OctoberUPI processed transactions worth Rs 31.53 lakh crore during the month, a 16% rise from a year earlier and the highest on record, signalling...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Millennials lead AI shopping adoption in India at 84%, ahead of Gen Z: McKinseyIn India, Millennials are leading the adoption of artificial intelligence for shopping, with 84 percent using AI tools. Gen Z follows close...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
When my AI bargains with your AI: The next great bazaar may be where our agents haggle for millisecondsAI agents are evolving from simple task execution to negotiating on behalf of users in commerce. These agents can analyze data efficiently,...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
UK minister calls for speedier India-UK healthcare innovationUK Health Minister James Frith addressed the Westminster Diwali gathering in London, highlighting the need for healthcare innovation adopti...
31 Oct, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
British PM Burnham commits to 'strongest possible' links with India in Diwali addressDuring his first Diwali as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham expressed his commitment to strengthen UK-India relations. The celebration at 10 Do...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
Easier visas draw Indian travellers, but Japan and Europe show experiences still matterIn 2026, visa-free entry and simplified visa processes are shaping the travel preferences of Indian tourists. Popular searches have reveale...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
7 discount, cashback credit cards for online festive shopping in 2026: One of them is lifetime freeMost of us will engage in festive shopping, making credit cards an appealing choice for discounts and cashback offers. But before choosing ...
24 Oct, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Smartphone shipments fall 20% YoY in Q3 as price hikes mute demandIn the third quarter of this year, India saw a staggering 20% drop in smartphone shipments, largely due to rising memory costs impacting ov...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
OnePlus Diwali Sale 2026: Check discounts on OnePlus 15, Nord CE6 lite and N6x, effective prices of smartphones, tablets and earbuds, bank offers and EMI dealsDuring the vibrant festive season, OnePlus is rolling out enticing discounts on an array of smartphones, tablets, and audio devices. The Di...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
India Inc eyes a festive boom, but the bottom line holds a twistFestive shopping is currently gaining momentum with significant sales in both online and offline markets. Companies are experiencing increa...
22 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Ecommerce festive sales fizzle out on price pangsExecutives attributed the slowdown to sluggish demand for premium electronics, including smartphones, home appliances and laptops, as price...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Online festive sales fizzle; Snowflake CEO on AI’s impact on softwareHappy Monday! Festive ecommerce sales have slowed down this year, we tell you why. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
19 Oct, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Mocking 'ghar ka khana' on flights, eh? The joke’s on sneering 'dehatists', since we know airline food is crap
A viral video of an elderly couple eating home-cooked food from a steel thali on a domestic flight has sparked debate over food choices, pa...
17 Oct, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Festive cheer is high, but shoppers are counting every rupeeConsumers are maintaining festive spending but are focusing on value and utility as shopping habits evolve. Clothing remains the top catego...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Online festive sales start slow as smartphone demand dips; quick commerce extends shopping windowIndustry executives and analysts attributed the 7-10% year-on-year (YoY) decline to a slowdown in mobile phone purchases following price hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Amazon India layoffs: Pink slips handed to employees across retail, customer service functionsThe layoffs came to light a day after Amazon's biggest flagship sale event in the country, Great Indian Festival, opened on October 7.
08 Oct, 2026, 11.50 AM IST