India's services growth accelerates to 55.8 in October, cost pressures ease to six-year lowIndia's services sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' ...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why SIM-binding is a concern for consumers and businessesA new study raises alarms about the Department of Telecommunications' proposed SIM-binding requirement for messaging applications. The mand...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Freshworks crosses $1 billion ARR as enterprise push lifts growthRevenue for the July-September quarter rose to $245.4 million from $215.1 million a year earlier. Net profit stood at $18.3 million, compar...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
These 11 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 33% in 1 year, according to analystsIt is too early to read a lot into the divergence seen in the stock price movements of private and PSU banks on Tuesday. Neither can it be ...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
How digital distribution shifts the balance of power towards the customerThe insurance sector grapples with pressing issues like mis-selling and customer complaints, which hinder the efficacy of policies. However...
03 Nov, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Personalised festive experiences key to brand loyalty for 72% of Indian shoppers: Survey
A recent survey indicates that 72 percent of Indian holiday shoppers prefer brands that provide personalized experiences. Consumers are inc...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Apple posts record revenue in India in September quarter; iPhone upgrades, Mac and services hit new highsApple reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue in India during the September quarter, along with record performances in its Mac business...
03 Nov, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Wealthtech firm PowerUp Money raises $10 million led by Flourish VenturesPowerUp Money was founded in 2024 by Jindal, who had previously cofounded Uni Cards. It offers mutual fund advisory services to retail inve...
03 Nov, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
Washington DC power outage: Helpline for Pepco customers, maps, restoration time and checklistsPepco Outage map: The disruption affected parts of Foggy Bottom and downtown Washington DC. The incident also prompted an emergency respons...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
IDBI Bank strike on November 2 and 3, 2026: Bank advises customers to use digital channels; removes fee on non-IDBI ATM withdrawalsIDBI Bank strike today: IDBI Bank employees initiated a two-day strike on November 2 and 3, 2026, opposing the sale of the bank's majority ...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
From unpaid salaries to refund demands: China man charges Rs 2,600 to argue with bosses, businesses on behalf of customers; videos go viralA man in Guangzhou, China, is offering to argue on behalf of people who struggle with confrontations for 188 yuan (around Rs 2,600). His se...
02 Nov, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Oyo parent PRISM clocks PAT of Rs 353 crore in Q1, up 17% YoY, revenue jumps 35%Oyo parent PRISM reported a 35% YoY rise in Q1FY27 revenue to Rs 2,814 crore, while net profit grew 17% to Rs 353 crore. Gross Booking Valu...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Categories recognising products driving market impactThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 celebrate cutting-edge innovations that make a substantial difference in the market and ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Micro occasions fuel demand surge across quick commerce, beauty servicesOn Myntra Now, overall orders rose about 70% on October 29 compared to regular days. “We saw intent for Karva Chauth starting from October ...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Banks report 10-50% gains in productivity, turnaround time and costs from AI-led initiativesSeveral banks in India have implemented artificial intelligence initiatives that have increased productivity and efficiency significantly. ...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Clean toilets, QR-code feedback: Oil companies turn petrol pump washrooms into customer trust testOil marketing companies IndianOil and BPCL are stepping up inspections of petrol pump toilets, with senior executives checking hygiene stan...
25 Oct, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
AI in customer service: How businesses are moving from queries to resolutionAI can answer customer queries, retrieve policies and automate routine service tasks. Its greater value emerges when these capabilities wor...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.18 PM IST