The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Woman Ahead and Social EnterpriseHappy Thursday! The ETtech team has been preparing for the past few months to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awar...
Sebi clears IPOs of Intellius Recode, Nityas Gems & JewellerySebi approved the IPOs of Intellius Recode and Nityas Gems and Jewellery. Intellius plans to raise Rs 117 crore for AI-led digital worker d...
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raised $660 million in April, up 3.2% on-yearIndian startups secured $660 million in April 2026, a slight uptick from last year, with late-stage deals dominating. Despite a dip from Ma...
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $187 million this week, down 28% on-yearThe number of deals during the week was also down at 18 transactions, compared to 24 in the corresponding week last year. Compared to the p...
Quick commerce gains as last-minute events drive Valentine’s demandDirect-to-consumer (D2C) brands report a surge in sales during the Valentine’s Day period as smaller events, festivals, and occasions grow ...
Scroll, spot, buy: Why fashion and lifestyle shopping is growing on InstagramFor many Gen Z shoppers in their early 20s, shopping via social media ads while scrolling through the feed is most natural, with impulse pu...
D2C brands see Republic Day sales momentum continuing on ecommerceDirect-to-consumer brands in categories like jewellery, apparel, footwear and travel posted higher sales so far from a year earlier during ...
Giva in talks to close Rs 150-200 crore funding at Rs 4,400-crore valuationSilver jewellery brand Giva is closing a Rs 150-200 crore funding round led by Premji Invest and Creaegis, with participation from Titan an...
Peak XV’s Pine Labs gains; Manipal group’s bid for Byju’s parentHappy Friday! Peak XV Partners is set to make big gains from Pine Labs’ public listing today. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispa...
Jewellery brand Palmonas in talks to raise Rs 200-250 crore from Xponentia: SourcesShraddha Kapoor’s jewellery brand Palmonas is in discussions to raise Rs 200-250 crore from mid-market private equity firm Xponentia Capita...
Mid-sized consumer brands like Wingreens, Wow! Momo, Curefoods eye PE funding amid revival in investor interestAmidst a flourishing economy, numerous Indian consumer brands are on the hunt for capital, showcasing a notable uptick in fundraising effor...
Slowest barista, who wants to say sorry to customers. Shraddha Kapoor’s LinkedIn profile goes viral. What is her current net worth?Shraddha Kapoor's LinkedIn profile has taken over the internet. Her work history amuses people a lot because it is too honest. She co-found...
Shraddha Kapoor's LinkedIn account flagged as fakeBollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor has sought LinkedIn’s help after her account on the professional networking site was flagged as fake. The 3...
ET Women's Forum: Pursue dreams, be thick-skinned about it: Shraddha KapoorShraddha Kapoor, reflecting on her 15-year Bollywood journey, is now venturing into entrepreneurship, driven by the support of the women in...
Myntra End of Reason Sale: Rising Stars Shine Bright – Shop Homegrown & Save Big!Celebrate Indian craftsmanship and innovation with the Myntra End of Reason Sale. This Myntra Sale shines a spotlight on standout homegrown...
Myntra End of Reason Sale: Season's biggest steals from top brandsThe Myntra End of Reason Sale is here with jaw-dropping discounts and exclusive deals on the most-loved fashion and beauty brands. Shop han...
Authenticity Wins - Actor and investor Shraddha Kapoor on building brands and staying relevant.Shraddha Kapoor transitioned from Bollywood star to entrepreneur, co-founding startups like MyGlamm and Palmonas. She values authenticity o...