'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Talent twist: Silicon Valley's India story takes an unexpected turnThe prospective appointment of Kunal Shah to a leadership position at WhatsApp exemplifies an emerging pattern: Indian founders are increas...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp HeadIndia Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry lead...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Anthropic’s Fable 5 takedown triggers India Inc push for AI self-relianceA US directive suspending access to Anthropic's AI models has spurred India Inc's push for self-reliance in AI infrastructure. Technology l...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Zepto's market position; TCS' AI verdict at AGMZepto pulls ahead of Swiggy Instamart on orders, but heavy burn continues. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
09 Jun, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Digital payments, mobile economy have significant room for expansion; no slowdown in transaction growth: Paytm CEOIndia's digital economy is set for major growth. Technological innovation and increasing consumer trust will drive expansion. Artificial in...
30 May, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Paytm block deal: SAIF Partners, others likely to sell stake worth Rs 963 crore, says reportPaytm's existing investors are expected to sell shares in a block deal. The transaction will involve approximately 8.6 million shares. The ...
21 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Fintechs trade the wild west for regulatory licencesIndia's leading fintech firms, once disruptors, are now actively seeking regulatory licenses to ensure sustainable growth. Companies like P...
14 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Fintechs looking to AI to unlock opportunities, cost efficienciesIndia's leading fintech firms, including Paytm, PB Fintech, and Groww, are aggressively expanding into new business areas like wealth manag...
11 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Razorpay eyes omnichannel focus for offline push: sourcesOnline payments firm Razorpay has scaled back its offline expansion plans due to sluggish growth in the vertical. Following its Ezetap acqu...
08 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Paytm shares climb 5% after Q4 results. Do Jefferies, Goldman Sachs and Bernstein see further upside?Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, reported a profit of Rs 184 crore for the fourth quarter. This led to a significant rally in...
07 May, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Deeptech bets heat up; Paytm, PB Fintech, Meesho earningsHappy Thursday! VCs are doubling down on India’s deeptech, with early-stage bets leading the charge. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
07 May, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Stocks in news: BSE, Britannia, Paytm, Meesho, RILIndian markets showed resilience, climbing despite volatility, buoyed by positive global trends and falling crude oil prices. Analysts anti...
07 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Paytm Q4 Results: Co turns to black, logs profit of Rs 184 crore vs loss a year agoPaytm Q4 Results: One 97 Communications, which operates Paytm reported a net profit of Rs 184 crore in the fourth quarter, compared with a ...
06 May, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
SBI promotes 8 CGMs as DMDs in annual reshuffleState Bank of India has elevated eight Chief General Managers to Deputy Managing Director positions. These promotions align with the bank's...
01 May, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Paytm Payments Bank is finished. Ashvin Parekh on what it means for your money & your Paytm appThe RBI has cancelled Paytm Payments Bank's license. This formal step concludes a process that began in 2022. The winding-down process is n...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.30 PM IST