AI agents take over online shopping: Ecommerce firms rethink pricing, verificationIndia’s ecommerce and digital platforms are preparing for a surge in personal AI agents that could increasingly make shopping decisions and...
26 Sep, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Ownly launches in Hyderabad, bets on lower-cost food delivery modelRapido’s food delivery venture Ownly, which launhed in Hyderabad, is targeting profitability despite an average order value of around Rs 25...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Quick-commerce sector shows signs of pricing discipline as discounting moderates: JefferiesThe quick-commerce scene in India is shifting its pricing strategies, with companies dialing down discounts and enhancing delivery minimums...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
IRDAI proposal hits insurance stocks; FSSAI vs ecomm giantsThe insurance regulator has proposed new limits on commissions as part of a wider overhaul. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
24 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
AI agents could rewrite the rules of office work: Dell’s Rob BrucknerAI agents have the potential to transform the division of labor within companies and streamline workflows significantly. As businesses inte...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Amazon to bet $3 billion on India's fast-delivery boom, sources sayAmazon has announced plans to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce business in India by 2030. This investment aims to expand its network...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
AI agents need verifiable ID cards : Here is what it means, and why it is importantAI agents are expected to grow exponentially and perform tasks without human intervention. This puts building a trust layer in focus and pr...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Meta's Muse rides high, announces multiple partnerships: All you need to knowLaunched on September 8, the app clocked over 2.5 million downloads in its first two weeks, outpacing early rollouts of top AI tools such a...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
OpenAI data breach latest in long list of hacks in AustraliaAustralia said on Thursday an OpenAI agent breached a government health data portal in June, gaining unauthorised access to files, in what ...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
AI coding startup ByteAsk raises $1 million from YC, Entrepreneur FirstThe startup is building AI coding agents for C and C++ developers working in high-stakes industries such as defence, aerospace, robotics, h...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
FSSAI initiates action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India over alleged violationsFSSAI said action had been initiated against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and BigBasket over allegedly misleading claims...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Swiggy's Instamart extends Yulu, Yuma ties to ramp up EV deliveriesInstamart is expanding its battery-swapping stations network to encourage electric vehicle use in last-mile delivery. The improvements are ...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
What we know about Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, the Venezuelan shot by an ICE agent, now facing deportation with a bullet still lodged in his bodyWilber Rafael Garcés Pérez, a DoorDash driver from Venezuela, found himself in a perilous situation when an ICE agent shot him during a rou...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Amazon blocks Meta’s Muse AI agent from its retail siteMeta’s Muse, which was introduced earlier this month, is designed to help people carry out such common online tasks as shopping and booking...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Gig workers turn to tax filing as TDS refunds offer cash, financial recordsGig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax refunds after deductions at source....
19 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Hyderabad man compares Rs 230 restaurant bill with Rs 436 Swiggy order: Same meal costs almost double onlineA man's eye-opening comparison in Hyderabad unveiled a staggering mark-up on restaurant meals ordered via Swiggy. A meal priced at Rs 230 d...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Zomato introduces fee of up to Rs 30 for pay-on-delivery ordersIn a recent update, Zomato has started imposing a convenience charge on cash-on-delivery orders, which will be in addition to its current p...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.25 PM IST