Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never landed in mainland US. So why is there a federal holiday for him?Columbus Day 2026: Christopher Columbus never set foot on mainland US, yet America observes a federal holiday in his name. He even did not ...
12 Oct, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
The ET Startup Awards 2026 specialHappy Monday! The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026 ceremony brought together the country’s top founders, investors, and policymake...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Online festive sales start slow as smartphone demand dips; quick commerce extends shopping windowIndustry executives and analysts attributed the 7-10% year-on-year (YoY) decline to a slowdown in mobile phone purchases following price hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Former Flipkart group employees launch petition seeking inclusion in proposed $2 billion Esop buybackOn October 10, a group of former executives launched a petition aiming to bring together 20,000-30,000 former employees of Flipkart and its...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
IIT tag, 20 years of experience yet he cannot find a job. How one wrong decision turned into a financial struggle for this techieAn IIT Kanpur graduate with over 20 years of IT experience, Gautam Dev has been unable to find a full-time job for nearly two years after q...
11 Oct, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Andhra factory makes 3 million tea bags daily for global giants Walmart, Aldi and CarrefourEverton Tea India thrives in Tirupati, manufacturing a whopping three million flavored tea bags each day for international markets. Since i...
11 Oct, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
M&M’s Marvel candy returns ahead of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Prices, Walmart exclusive and where to buyUS fans can experience the collaboration with seven limited-edition collectible mash-up packs. In this packet, M&M's Spokescandies, dressed...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Global IPO market faces setback as high-profile listings are scrapped, delayed in 2026Several high-profile IPOs have been withdrawn, delayed or shelved in 2026 as market volatility and valuation concerns weigh on investor dem...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
E-commerce firms turn to AI to solve for Bharat during festive salesFrom spotting trends before they become popular and predicting what consumers are likely to buy to personalising recommendations – AI is do...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
How a Singapore couple turned a $30,000 startup, KeaBabies, into a global brand generating $76 million revenueA Singapore couple started KeaBabies with $30,000 in 2017. The baby and maternity brand has since expanded across international markets, wi...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Flipkart alumni seek Esop buyout; Local sourcing for ISM 2.0Former Flipkart executives are seeking a full cash-out of vested Esops. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
07 Oct, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
ET Exclusive: Flipkart’s former suites write to Walmart board, seek fair treatment and full cash out of vested ESOPsA group of former senior Flipkart executives has urged Walmart to buy back their vested stock options. This request comes after the company...
07 Oct, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
The Comeback of the Physical Store—and What It Means for Your BusinessBrick-and-mortar retail is not declining but evolving, as stores take on new roles as logistics hubs, experiential destinations, and powerf...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Price hikes unlikely to cost brands this festive seasonYet analysts expect demand to remain resilient in impulse-led categories and for purchases linked to the multiple occasions that now make u...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Meet world’s richest woman: Alice Walton got $33 billion richer without running Walmart, is building a $250 million tuition-free medical schoolAlice Walton, the world’s richest woman and Walmart heiress, saw her fortune rise by $33 billion in one year even though she does not run t...
01 Oct, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Amazon, Walmart's Flipkart launch review of unlicensed security camera listings on India platformsAmazon and Walmart's Flipkart have begun checking security camera listings on their platforms in India after hundreds of unlicensed product...
01 Oct, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Google tests direct buying option on Flipkart through GeminiGoogle is taking a leap forward in its AI capabilities by introducing direct purchasing options from Walmart-owned Flipkart through AI Mode...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST