Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Get Al-enabled, add value to metal musicIn a twist of fate, Coca-Cola's plans for a bottler IPO arrive amidst a shortage of Diet Coke cans. The ongoing conflicts in the Middle Eas...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
Here to win quick commerce, will become market leader in near-term: Samir Kumar, Amazon India chiefAmazon is planning to aggressively expand its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, aiming for market leadership despite moderating quick...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
SoftBank snags Rs 2,873 crore from Lenskart stake sale, clocking 7x returnSVF II Lightbulb Cayman, a SoftBank affiliate, sold 5.65 crore shares, or 3.25%, in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal on Wed...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Policybazaar founder warns of insurance squeeze; IT's buying spreeHappy Wednesday! Policybazaar’s Yashish Dahiya has warned that proposed commission caps could disrupt the insurance distribution industry. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Double, Trouble, Toil and the AI Bubble: Why the boom may not be what it seemsAs India navigates its AI and innovation trajectory, skepticism looms large. While AI technologies have fueled market growth worldwide, the...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Avaada seeks $800 million to refinance Brookfield Asset Management debtAvaada Group is raising $800 million to refinance existing debt. This move aims to reduce finance costs before the group's planned public m...
28 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Why foreign investors are exiting Nifty giants to hunt in India's small and midcap marketForeign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India's top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies...
25 May, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Udaan’s pre-IPO top-up; Tata’s Assam chip hub test runHappy Monday! Udaan is in talks to raise fresh funds amid IPO talks. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission files updated DRHP with Sebi for IPO, to raise Rs 1,400 crores via fresh issueBain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission filed updated IPO papers seeking Rs 1,400 crore via a fresh issue. A top player in two/three-wheeler...
23 May, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
The great 2026 stall: IPO fundraising falls to two-year low with fears that second half could be sluggishIndian IPO fundraising has fallen to a two-year low in early 2026. Market volatility and global tensions are making companies delay their l...
20 May, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
AI spooks IT valuations; Groww promoters cut stakeAI has pushed valuations of India’s top IT firms to 2008-09 levels. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
19 May, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yetIndia boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with ...
18 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Scoop: Ex-Peak XV trio launches Mettle Capital, targets $350–400 million fund to back Indian startupsThree former Peak XV Partners, Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal, and Tejeshwi Sharma, have launched Mettle Capital. The new venture capital fu...
14 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Quadria-backed Nobel Hygiene said to plan $300 million India IPONobel Hygiene, a hygiene products manufacturer backed by Quadria Capital, is exploring an initial public offering in India that could raise...
12 May, 2026, 09.36 AM IST