WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structureWhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Capital Call: Indian VCs face toughest fundraising market in a decadeData from market intelligence firm PitchBook, reviewed by ET, shows Indian VCs have raised just $820 million across 32 funds as of mid-June...
Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Indian Bank pay Rs 7,023 cr dividend to govt for FY26Three public sector banks, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank, collectively disbursed Rs 7,023 crore in dividends to the governme...
7 steps parents can take to teach money management to their childrenBe available for counsel and advice, but wait for the children to ask for it. Offering unsolicited advice, which comes from a position of l...
Delhivery’s Barua bets on consolidation; Amazon, Flipkart’s qcomm price warHappy Monday! Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua told us in an interview that the logistics sector is likely to see more consolidation. This and mor...
AI startup Rocket in talks to raise $40-50 million: sourcesIf completed at the current terms, the round will mark a sharp re-rating for the company less than a year after it raised $15 million from ...
Saturday bank holiday: Are banks open or closed today on June 27, 2026?Bank holiday today: Several customers are now wondering whether banks will remain shut today (Saturday, June 27, 2026) as well. If you have...
Startup seed rounds double as VCs turn more selectiveIndian startups are securing significantly larger seed and early-stage funding rounds, nearly doubling their average cheque size. This tren...
Amid Ram Mandir donation row, Tirupati Balaji Temple turns to ICAI to overhaul accounting systemFollowing allegations of a donation scam at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is overhauling its financial systems...
Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approachTwo tropical storms are threatening Japan, forcing over 100 flight cancellations and prompting evacuations due to flood and landslide risks...
India hands over Rs 2.5 billion cheque to Bhutan as 5th tranche towards Economic Stimulus ProgrammeIndia has disbursed the fifth tranche of Rs 250 crore for Bhutan's Economic Stimulus Programme, bringing the total released to Rs 1,250 cro...
Aditya Birla lines up Rs 15,000 crore loan for Sprng Energy bidAditya Birla Group is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Shell's Indian renewable energy arm, Sprng Energy, for a substantial sum. Sta...
India's tech funding rises 12% to $7.2 billion in H1 2026: ReportIndia's tech startups secured $7.2 billion in the first half of 2026, a 12% rise despite fewer funding rounds. Investors are concentrating ...
What should Dubai residents know about new ‘flexi rent’ plan that will allow tenants to pay monthlyDubai is revolutionizing its rental system with the 'Flexi Rent' program, allowing tenants to pay rent in monthly, quarterly, or semi-annua...
Affordable housing finance firms likely to regain growth in FY27, but macro risks loom: KotakAffordable housing finance companies are poised for a growth rebound from FY27, according to Kotak Institutional Securities. After a subdue...
Consumer court asks builder to return money taken from buyer after failing to deliver the projectA Hoshiarpur consumer commission has ordered a builder and housing society to refund Rs 5.25 lakh with interest to a software engineer. The...
KSIIDC pays Rs 143 crore dividend to Karnataka govt; FY25 profit at Rs 188 crore: MB PatilKarnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) has presented a dividend exceeding Rs 143 crore to the state...