Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 daysThere is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold ba...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Veeramani trend: Madurai influencer seeks Diwali gifts on Insta, gets non-stop COD parcels of JCB, Rs 1.6 lakh TV, fridge, phone and Rs 70 crore army tankA request for a box of Deepavali sweets on X reportedly turned into a harassment ordeal for Madurai influencer Veeramani after followers be...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock marketFor decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credi...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Psychology says people who stand in queue for hours to buy an iPhone aren't necessarily Apple fans, they may be doing it for more than just the new phoneiPhone 18 queue Psychology: Why do people stand in long queues to buy a new iPhone when they can order it online? Psychology and consumer b...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
UPI MDR prompts D2C brands to reassess costs as festive sales loomUnder the new framework, the government has introduced a 0.4% MDR on P2M (person-to-merchant) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with generative AI, Hinglish and smarter voice controlsAmazon has launched its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant in India. This new version offers more conversational voice interactions and...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Amazon crosses $1 billion in annualised quick commerce sales: India chief Samir KumarAmazon India's quick commerce unit Now has achieved $1 billion in annualised sales. The company is rapidly expanding its operations to over...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.42 AM IST
Rapid food delivery startup Swish to raise $20-25 million led by Bertelsmann India: SourcesThe transaction, which is also likely to see participation from Swish’s existing investors, is expected to value the two-year-old company a...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM 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
The ET Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Best on Campus and Comeback KidHappy Tuesday! We are excited to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). In the run-up to the coveted honou...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
From discovery to purchase: How creators shape Gen Z's festive shoppingAbout 34% of Gen Z turn to social platforms for inspiration and ideas, and 28% use them to coordinate plans or gifting, per a study conduct...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Quick commerce braces for Rakshabandhan rush as capacity strains emergeThe surge in demand is also exposing capacity constraints that have long plagued ecommerce marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart. Brands...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Swiggy expands food delivery to more railway stations across IndiaSwiggy has expanded its ‘Food on Train’ service through its partnership with IRCTC, growing its network by 117% over the past year. The ser...
26 Feb, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
From Madgaon to Jodhpur, Swiggy expands food on train to 115+ stations, unlocks 'order for others' trend this festive seasonSwiggy's Food on Train service is now available at over 115 stations. This covers 28 states and union territories. A trend of ordering food...
28 Aug, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
Swiggy Instamart launches 24x7 free delivery in three cities ahead of festive seasonSwiggy Instamart has introduced 24x7 free delivery services across Delhi-NCR during the festive season. The service ensures rapid delivery ...
30 Sep, 2024, 07.45 PM IST
Jio launches Swiggy One Lite subscription on prepaid plans as part of its Diwali promotionsWith this recharge, Jio prepaid customers will be able to access Swiggy’s on-demand free delivery benefits across food, grocery and other c...
08 Nov, 2023, 01.04 PM IST