'Not a truth bomb, but an appeal': Piyush Goyal hits back at startups' founders, says he was 'trying to show them the mirror'Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday defended his remarks on India's startup ecosystem, clarifying that his intention was to encoura...
09 Apr, 2025, 09.35 PM IST
Startup Mahakumbh organisers spreading Chinese propaganda against India: Mohandas PaiA chart titled "India vs China" sparked significant discussion and criticism due to the data it showcased. Union commerce and industry mini...
05 Apr, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
Piyush Goyal vs consumer startups; Sachin Bansal on Flipkart exitFounders have defended India’s consumer internet ecosystem against remarks by union minister Piyush Goyal. This and more in today’s ETtech ...
04 Apr, 2025, 07.59 PM IST
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha responds to Piyush Goyal's 'delivery boys' jibe: 'We employed 1.5 lakh people'Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's comments at the Startup Mahakumbh 2025, questioning India's technological aspirations, drew mixed re...
04 Apr, 2025, 09.36 AM IST
Easy to criticise us but Google, Amazon were also 'consumer startups': Zepto's Aadit Palicha on Piyush Goyal's remarkZepto CEO Aadit Palicha responded to Union Minister Piyush Goyal's critique of India's startup focus, emphasizing the need to build strong ...
04 Apr, 2025, 09.12 AM IST
Google tax to go; fintechs' new industry bodyIndia will do away with the Google tax to appease Donald Trump as reciprocal tariffs loom. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
25 Mar, 2025, 09.16 PM IST
Year Ender 2024: Debate on work-life balance prompts a myriad of viewsAs 2024 ends, India's work-life balance debate intensifies, with notable figures advocating varying viewpoints. Narayana Murthy encourages ...
31 Dec, 2024, 11.22 PM IST
Year in Review | Zomato in 2024: A year of milestones, momentum and controversiesIn 2024, Zomato achieved profitability milestones and diversified its revenue streams under CEO Deepinder Goyal. The company's quick commer...
27 Dec, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
Women in tech; IT hiring revivalIndia's tech industry has seen a surge of women leaders. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 Dec, 2024, 07.33 AM IST
Zepto’s cash burn; Razorpay grants EsopsZepto’s moves in the high-stakes quick commerce sector will determine how the sector evolves. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
24 Dec, 2024, 08.23 PM IST
Viral Reddit post exposes Zepto CEO for 14-hr- work schedule, overcharging customers; netizens urge Aadit Palicha to shut down ‘nightmare’ appAadit Palicha, CEO of Zepto, has become embroiled in a heated discussion about work-life balance following a viral Reddit post that critici...
05 Dec, 2024, 08.34 AM IST
Top startup and tech stories this weekWelcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let’s take a look.
23 Nov, 2024, 07.28 AM IST
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha's interview; Lisa Su on AMD's India plansHappy Friday! Zepto CEO on growth, cash burn, foreign ownership and impact on kiranas. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
22 Nov, 2024, 08.14 AM IST
Who says a boyfriend earning Rs 42 LPA cannot be frugal? He waits 42 minutes to save Rs 80A Delhi-based woman shared a viral story about her boyfriend, who earns Rs 42 lakh annually, waiting 42 minutes to avoid a Rs 80 surge char...
16 Oct, 2024, 01.07 PM IST
India’s bumper Apple harvest; GCCs go wider to hunt talentThe iPhone has driven India’s mobile exports to over $15 billion in FY24. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
17 Apr, 2024, 07.51 PM IST
Zepto, Blinkit to bulk up carts; no let up in Google vs Indian apps tussleQuick-commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto are set to expand beyond groceries, adding categories like fashion and electronics. This and mor...
04 Mar, 2024, 07.47 AM IST
Anand Mahindra isn't impressed with 10-min delivery, but gives Zepto boss a 'fair' chance to explain his POVAadit Palicha said that the quick delivery was about short distances, and not speed.
18 Apr, 2022, 03.18 PM IST