Union minister Piyush Goyal to headline ET Startup Awards on October 9 in BengaluruGoyal has been leading trade negotiations with key partners, including the US, after sealing high-profile deals with the UK, which came int...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Prosus in talks to invest Rs 150 crore in Swiggy Instamart challenger BazaarNowBazaarNow, founded by former Zepto executives Priyanshu Jain, Arjun Harish and Tarithmay Mandal, sells groceries and daily essentials, focu...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
SC refuses UPI MDR stay; Nvidia unveils tools for rogue AIThe Supreme Court has refused to stay MDR on select UPI transactions and sought Centre’s response. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
28 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock marketFor decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credi...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Quick-commerce sector shows signs of pricing discipline as discounting moderates: JefferiesThe quick-commerce scene in India is shifting its pricing strategies, with companies dialing down discounts and enhancing delivery minimums...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
FSSAI plans to ban use of 'paneer' tag on non-dairy itemsProducts already licensed or registered under the 'analogue in dairy context' category will have to stop using 'paneer' in their product na...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Festive ad spending to rise 13-17% as brands spread budgets across channels: ReportSpending on ecommerce advertising is expected to rise 27% YoY to Rs 30,091 crore in 2026, as brands increasingly seek ad formats that direc...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
FSSAI proposes ban on sale, manufacture of ‘analogue paneer’FSSAI has proposed banning the manufacture and sale of analogue paneer to protect consumers from misleading claims. The draft regulations a...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
IRDAI proposal hits insurance stocks; FSSAI vs ecomm giantsThe insurance regulator has proposed new limits on commissions as part of a wider overhaul. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
24 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
How fast can China's EVs charge? Inside the race to 5-minute top-upsChinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including Geely and BYD, are advancing ultra-fast charging technologies to enhance consumer confide...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
FSSAI initiates action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India over alleged violationsFSSAI said action had been initiated against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and BigBasket over allegedly misleading claims...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
FSSAI initiates penal action against Amazon, Zepto, BigBasket, othersFSSAI has taken action against major e-commerce platforms for various food safety violations and misbranding. The platforms include Amazon,...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Swiggy's Instamart extends Yulu, Yuma ties to ramp up EV deliveriesInstamart is expanding its battery-swapping stations network to encourage electric vehicle use in last-mile delivery. The improvements are ...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Gig workers turn to tax filing as TDS refunds offer cash, financial recordsGig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax refunds after deductions at source....
19 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Checkout financing may get festive boost as electronics turn costlierProducts such as mobile phones, laptops and consumer durables have become costlier, partly due to an AI-driven rise in memory chip costs. W...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Swiggy Instamart witnesses Ganesh Chaturthi rush: 176% more eco-Ganpatis, 145% more mawa modaks compared to last yearInstamart reported a rise in demand for eco-friendly Ganpati idols and mawa modaks during Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14. According to th...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Amazon crosses $1 billion in annualised quick commerce sales: India chief Samir KumarAmazon India's quick commerce unit Now has achieved $1 billion in annualised sales. The company is rapidly expanding its operations to over...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.22 PM IST