Brands see strong consumer appetite this festive season despite war-led woesIndian consumers show resilient demand for aspirational and premium goods this festive season. Inflation and supply disruptions have not si...
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...
Stable policy push for ISM 2.0; Wipro misses Q1 estimatesHappy Friday! The government is leaning on policy stability, not just subsidies, to drive ISM 2.0. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning ...
Google bets on agentic AI, conversational search to drive next phase of search advertisingThe recent observation by Google indicates that more users are turning to conversational queries, opening up exciting new possibilities for...
ETtech Explainer: Why quick commerce business models are under scrutinyUnder India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rules, companies with a majority foreign ownership can only operate on a marketplace model. I...
Stock Radar: Nykaa hits fresh 4-year high in July 2026; time to buy?Nykaa shares have broken out of a four-year consolidation to hit fresh highs in July 2026, supported by strong technical indicators and sus...
Can Virat Kohli crack India’s celebrity-brand jinx?Virat Kohli relaunched his lifestyle brand One8 with Agilitas Sports. This venture aims to overcome past challenges faced by celebrity-back...
Navi eyes Rs 3,000-crore IPO; inside IT CEOs’ paySachin Bansal’s Navi is preparing to return to the public markets by the March quarter of FY27. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dis...
C Suite to startup street: The second act that corporate veterans are choosingSenior founders, who give up the comforts of India Inc for the chaotic energy of startups, bring to the table instant credibility, networks...
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...
Young, loss-making startups keep OFS portion lean as investor scrutiny growsNew-age, loss-making startups are prioritising large fresh issue components in their IPOs to fund growth, a shift from the 2021-22 cycle. I...
Indian IT is a trade, not an investment, and the market just got the memo: Sandip SabharwalAccenture's slump signals headwinds for Indian IT, with Sandip Sabharwal viewing them as trading plays rather than long-term investments du...
India's consumption story coming back to life and the timing couldn't be better: Ashi AnandIndian consumers are set for a strong recovery. Falling interest rates and potential oil price drops are boosting confidence. Tax cuts are ...
NSE IPO, Bata revival and Nykaa growth: Gaurang Shah's market playbookGeojit Investments' Gaurang Shah sees selective opportunities in India's equity markets despite global uncertainties. He highlights potenti...
L’Oréal acquires Innovist in big D2C deal; Dhan’s FY26 profit shrinksL’Oréal has bought Innovist to claw back momentum in India’s hyper-competitive beauty market. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Purplle pauses fundraising talks as founders bag Rs 90-100 crore stakeBeauty retailer Purplle has paused fundraising talks due to valuation disagreements, while founders are buying back shares at a valuation o...
Not seeing any slowdown yet: Nykaa Fashion CEONykaa Fashion is now a significant driver for acquiring customers for Nykaa's beauty business. Both segments are experiencing robust growth...