India's e-commerce market to hit USD 345 bn by 2030; dark stores to triple: ReportIndia's e-commerce market will nearly triple to USD 345 billion by 2030. Quick commerce is the fastest-growing segment, contributing signif...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Swiggy shares drop 4%, market value down Rs 5,000 crore in 2 days. Here’s whySwiggy shares fell sharply on Wednesday, extending their two-session decline to 6% and erasing nearly Rs 5,000 crore in market value. The s...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Rakhi rush: Quick commerce sees surge in orders as gifting goes premiumQuick commerce platforms saw a sharp rise in Raksha Bandhan orders, driven by last-minute shopping and growing demand for premium gifts. Ra...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Sugar shortage bites: Retailers cap purchases, prices surge 29% ahead of Raksha BandhanMajor retailers are limiting sugar purchases to three kilograms per customer. Quick commerce platforms also restrict sugar sales to a few p...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Quick commerce expands to 477 cities as players target smaller, untapped markets: CLSAQuick commerce is expanding rapidly into 477 Indian cities beyond major metropolitan areas. Newer players are targeting underpenetrated geo...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Fifty shades of Nifty growth: ETSA jury spots next giantsThe elite jury was chaired by one of India’s brightest next-generation leaders Rishad Premji, executive chairman, Wipro. Members of the jur...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Gigged and Gagged: Algorithms, gig platforms are reshaping cities faster than planners and regulations can adaptAlgorithms and logistics are subtly redesigning India's urban geography and economics. Dark stores and ride-hailing platforms are altering ...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Flipkart Minutes overtakes Swiggy Instamart in dark stores across top 10 citiesThe gap is narrow but significant, pointing to the rapid expansion of Flipkart's quick-commerce business even as established players contin...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
D2C kitchenware startup Curaa raises Rs 40 crore led by 3one4 CapitalFounded in 2024 by chef and content creator Sanjyot Keer and entrepreneur Neeraj Kumawat, Curaa designs kitchen appliances and tools tailor...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Retailers, quick commerce companies limit sugar rush amid stock painRetailers and quick-commerce platforms including D-Mart, BigBasket, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have started limiting sugar purchases as s...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket food licences suspended in Karnataka over datura listings on platformsAmazon Swiggy Bigbasket Food Licence Suspension News: Karnataka's Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department has suspended the food li...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
ETSA 2026: Elite jury meets today to crown startup ecosystem's bestA distinguished jury led by Wipro’s Rishad Premji will select winners for the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. The awards...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
MINISO enters quick commerce with 90+ products on Instamart, including Harry Potter, Hello KittyWith the launch of its quick commerce initiative in India alongside Swiggy Instamart, MINISO introduces over ninety lifestyle items, featur...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
'Desi' Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival BlinkitSwiggy's Instamart will adopt an inventory model after shareholder approval for India-owned status. This change allows Instamart to potenti...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Swiggy to see $400 million outflows after Indian-owned status? Jefferies explains whySwiggy is moving closer to becoming an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC), a move that could enable an inventory-led model for Inst...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Swiggy shareholders approve proposal to become Indian-owned and controlledSwiggy shareholders have approved proposals enabling the company to become Indian-owned and controlled, including changes to board appointm...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Swiggy expands leadership across businesses as quick commerce competition heats upHimavant Kurnala has been appointed chief growth and product officer (CGPO) of Instamart, while Nitesh Garg has been appointed the chief te...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST