Ownly, magicpin eye bigger slice of India’s food delivery marketFood delivery platforms Ownly and magicpin are seeking greater market share in India. Both platforms report increased restaurant participat...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Swiggy agrees to refund unauthorised campaign fees; Bengaluru hotels to wait till September 1The discussions, led by Swiggy CEO (food marketplace, dineout & crew) Rohit Kapoor, chief business officer (food marketplace) Sidharth Bhak...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
Zomato assures Bengaluru restaurateurs of action on grievances; Swiggy talks due FridayAmong the key assurances, Zomato agreed that restaurants and darshinis would have the choice to opt into promotional and discount campaigns...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
5 factors influencing how Indians choose to pay while travelling internationallyChoosing how to pay abroad can significantly affect the cost of an international trip. From forex markups and exchange rates to card accept...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Can a shop charge you extra for paying by credit card? Here's what every card user should knowCan merchants legally charge customers extra for credit card payments? The Reserve Bank of India regulates these payment systems and card a...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Bengaluru hoteliers seek meeting with Swiggy CEO, repeat Aug 15 boycott threatThe latest move comes amid growing friction between restaurant associations and food delivery platforms over commissions, discounting polic...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Bengaluru hotels threaten Swiggy boycott from August 15Bengaluru hotels will suspend business with Swiggy from August 15. They demand transparency in payment statements and opt-out options. Unau...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
India orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster and others to drop ‘energy drink’ label despite industry protestsIndia's food regulator has mandated that beverage brands discontinue the 'energy drink' label. This directive entails a compliance period o...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunchSouth Africa is becoming Africa's digital hub with expanding data centres. This growth, however, raises concerns about electricity and wate...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunchEmerging as the digital powerhouse of Africa, South Africa's expanding data centers play a vital role in reinforcing national security and ...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Lettuce-linked parasite outbreak in the US hits Taco Bell where it hurts the mostTaco Bell customer traffic plunged after a parasite outbreak in the US linked to shredded iceberg lettuce triggered thousands of cyclospori...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Don't put a toll on UPI: Why merchant discount rate isn't the answerA proposal to introduce a merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 for businesses with annual turnover of ₹1-1.5 crore...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Psychology of waiting in line: People who jump checkout lines when they're stuck at the very back aren't reacting only to wait time; research found being in last place itself increased switching and abandonmentCustomer dissatisfaction in queues stems from rank, not just wait time. Being last in line increases switching and abandonment rates signif...
08 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Preparing Your Brand for Agentic AIAI agents are transforming brand-consumer relationships. The authors explore how brands must adapt to a new retail environment in which con...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Shopping without searching: The Agentic AI future Amazon, Swiggy and Zepto are building in IndiaAI's influence on online shopping is rapidly growing, with agents now completing tasks like purchases. Major platforms like Amazon, Swiggy,...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
PPL India gets statutory backing for licensing sound recording rightsPhonographic Performance (PPL India), representing over 500 music labels, has officially received registration as a copyright society under...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Reliance seeks to build India's sovereign AI backbone; unveils Jio call agent and AI home platformReliance Industries is building India's sovereign AI backbone. The company is partnering with Google and Meta. New AI-powered applications ...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST