From Nike to Starbucks, some American brands are losing aura in ChinaGlobal companies once relied on China for consistent growth and expansion. Economic challenges and strong local competitors now impact fore...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Purple Style raises Rs 306 crore from anchor investors ahead of IPO; Morgan Stanley, BofA among buyersPurple Style Labs secured Rs 306 crore from anchor investors before its upcoming IPO. The company will open its initial public offering for...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Quote of the day by Tom Ford: 'From the time we're born until we die, we're kept busy with artificial stuff that...' Life lessons from American fashion designer & filmmaker on simplicity, purpose and living a meaningful lifeQuote of the day today by Tom Ford: Tom Ford’s insightful words encourage us to reflect on the importance of authenticity in our lives. In ...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
India gets ready to build its own Samsung, Vivo or XiaomiIndia has emerged as a major global smartphone manufacturing hub, but it is yet to build a home-grown brand of comparable scale. A new Rs 6...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
TVS Jupiter gets a new avatar with dual-tone colours and new features; Check priceTVS Motor has launched its new Jupiter dual-tone spectral range. This new scooter range features spectral blue and spectral copper colours....
27 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Woman Ahead: Palmonas, Progcap share crown for building across sectorsPalmonas cofounder Pallavi Mohadikar and Progcap cofounder Pallavi Shrivastava jointly won the Woman Ahead award at the ET Startup Awards 2...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
D2C kitchenware startup Curaa raises Rs 40 crore led by 3one4 CapitalFounded in 2024 by chef and content creator Sanjyot Keer and entrepreneur Neeraj Kumawat, Curaa designs kitchen appliances and tools tailor...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
The business shift in India's ₹7 lakh crore market amid gold cost pressureIndian jewellery sales show resilience despite lower gold volumes. Consumers now buy lighter pieces and focus on value per gram. Organised ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
China's Geely used 800 engineers and AI to create a modular EV manufacturing system; Ford is now applying it in Spain, aiming to slash development time and costs by half without building the system itselfFor decades, Western automakers entered Chinese joint ventures primarily to secure access to local buyers. That dynamic has quietly inverte...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Exports key for mobile brands to maximize Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme incentives: KotakNew mobile phone manufacturing incentives will prioritize export growth for brands. Domestic market growth alone may not meet scheme target...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Blinkit to freeze new product launches amid festive rushBlinkit’s decision to pause new products launched on its platform comes as quick commerce and ecommerce platforms prepare for the festive s...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
PLI 2.0 for mobiles set to reward scale, exports; Dixon a key beneficiary: Motilal OswalThe government’s new mobile phone manufacturing incentive scheme is set to favour companies with scale, export capabilities and strong dome...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Kaynes Tech, Dixon Tech, Syrma shares rise up to 2% after govt notifies Rs 62,500 cr mobile manufacturing schemeShares of Kaynes Tech, Dixon Technologies and Syrma SGS gained after the government notified its Rs 62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
India-designed mobile phones likely in 10-14 months under MPMS; no place for copycats: Ashwini VaishnawNew indigenously designed mobile phones with Indian IP rights will launch in 10-14 months. The government will strictly screen brands, prev...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
D2C watch brand Bruno Milano raises Rs 7.5 crore led by Sauce VCD2C watch brand Bruno Milano has raised Rs 7.5 crore in a funding round led by Sauce VC to expand its business and launch new products. Fou...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Kalyan Jewellers plans to boost regional 'ATM' to take on local playersKalyan Jewellers is expanding its strategy to include localized brands like Akshaya Thanga Maligai. This new brand will target value-consci...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
India aiming for $100 billion gems and jewellery exports by 2040: Commerce SecretaryIndia has set an ambitious target of reaching USD 100 billion in gems and jewellery exports by 2040. Achieving this goal hinges on innovati...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST