$47 frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs): How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychologyStarbucks faces challenges and needs a new strategy. The article suggests introducing very expensive items to make regular coffees appear c...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robotics is South Korea's next big sector, points to 'some suprises'He was talking to reporters after arriving at Gimpo airport in South Korea on a flight from Taiwan.He was talking to reporters after arri...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
The great food delivery reset: How small restaurants are challenging commission-driven delivery modelsIndia's booming food delivery sector faces a growing challenge as independent restaurants question the sustainability of high commission fe...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Clean rules put auto parts cos on a whole new growth pathIndia's auto component sector is set for a growth spurt. New rules for cleaner, safer, and fuel-efficient vehicles are boosting demand for ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
He left his stable job despite an MBA loan to repay. How Gurugram-born actor spent hours in cafes writing a hit series. Now, he is IMDb’s Breakout StarActor Ambrish Verma achieved a significant milestone with IMDb's 'Breakout Star' STARmeter award. This recognition celebrates his success w...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
From K-pop to K-glow: Lasers, facial firming drive South Korea's new tourism waveSouth Korea is attracting a growing number of foreign visitors for advanced skincare treatments. Tourists are spending more on medical serv...
29 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel searchWith people increasingly adopting AI to help plan their vacations, hotels are working to make sure that you check them out -- and check in....
24 May, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Eating out or ordering online may soon cost more: Food services set to become 5–10% costlier starting next week amid fuel price hikeEating out and ordering food will soon cost more. Fuel prices have increased, impacting restaurant costs. This will lead to a 5-10% rise in...
16 May, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 58: The ICE veteran that quietly became an EV lightweighting storyMost auto ancillary investors think linear. Company makes Component X. EV disrupts Component X. Stock goes down. Every story does not fit t...
13 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
13 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafeAn experimental cafe in Stockholm is being run by an AI agent named Mona, overseeing operations from hiring to inventory. While customers f...
11 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Middle East war may make your sofa more expensiveThe Middle East conflict is impacting Indian homes. Furniture makers face rising costs for materials like foam and lacquer due to global sh...
08 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Siguler Guff invests $40 million in Cinnabon operator Trimex FoodsUS private equity firm Siguler Guff has invested $40 million in Trimex Foods, the Indian franchise partner for Chili's, Paul, and Cinnabon....
29 Apr, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
An experimental cafe run by AI opens in StockholmThe avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residentia...
29 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki lines up record capex of Rs 14k cr to add capacityMaruti Suzuki plans a record Rs 14,000 crore capital expenditure for FY27. This investment will expand manufacturing capacity to meet risin...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
IGL proposes to halve PNG pressure to restaurantsIndraprastha Gas Limited proposes reducing piped natural gas pressure to 1 bar for industrial users. This move aims to minimize wastage and...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.42 AM IST