Unveiling The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 high-powered juryWe’re back with the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). However hectic it gets for the ETtech team, the thrill of sif...
17 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown, suspends permits of 12 warehousesMaharashtra's food safety chief has taken action by suspending 12 warehouses' permits for grocery giants including Eternal, Swiggy and Zept...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
Maharashtra food safety chief targets Domino's, Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdownMaharashtra's food safety chief has taken decisive action by suspending warehouse permits for leading grocery companies after inspectors un...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why are dark stores again under scrutiny over food safetyFood safety inspectors have conducted thorough checks on quick commerce locations in Karnataka and Maharashtra, revealing violations relate...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouchesFSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho top list of e-commerce firms facing most complaints on NCH in 2025Flipkart and Amazon received the highest number of consumer complaints in 2025. Meesho and Myntra also featured prominently on the list of ...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over food safety violationsBengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections follow...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Shiprocket raises Rs 727 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO launchIn an impressive funding round, Shiprocket has garnered ₹727 crore from anchor investors in anticipation of its IPO. Esteemed domestic and ...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.48 AM IST
Karnataka food safety drive: Zepto warehouse sealed in Hoskote over alleged violationsThe department conducted a special inspection at the warehouse to check compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and relate...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Festive demand set to lift FMCG growth, but margins face pressureConsumer demand in India is expected to strengthen during the upcoming festive season. Companies face rising input costs and intense compet...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
To IPO, or to IPOstpone? : What Zepto’s IPO pullback tells a bigger story about business and timing.The speed with which Zepto has ramped its national footprint is mindboggling. But with mounting losses, half-baked business plans, the spe...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Investors slash Zepto’s valuation, delaying India IPO plansZepto has deferred its highly anticipated IPO after domestic investors proposed a 68% valuation cut, valuing the rapid-commerce firm at $2....
03 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
When is the right time for an IPO?Zepto has decided to delay its IPO as investor anxieties mount regarding its current valuations. Many fund houses are hesitant to invest at...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Zepto pauses IPO, announces pre-IPO funding roundQuick commerce firm Zepto has postponed its initial public offering plans. The company cited its strong balance sheet and focus on executio...
01 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Inside Zepto's IPO U-turnZepto has paused its IPO and plans to refile its draft papers after two to three quarters. The decision follows months of valuation negotia...
01 Aug, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Zepto defers listing, to refile IPO papers after two quarters: CEO Aadit Palicha tells employeesPeople familiar with the discussions said the IPO pricing received from large institutional investors for Zepto’s anchor book was in the $2...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
Zepto IPO hurdle revives investor interest in Swiggy, Eternal; shares set for best month in yearsSwiggy and Eternal shares have rallied sharply in July as investors reassess the competitive landscape following Zepto's IPO valuation rese...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST