UPI MDR: 0.4% charge raises questions over MSME margins, cash flows and digital creditIndustry representatives say merchant size, margins, and the nature of goods should determine the merchant discount rate (MDR), while finte...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
From $250,000 in two months to $12 million a month: How Dylan Jacob built BrüMateDylan Jacob’s beer kept getting warm before he could finish it. Eventually, the irritation sent him looking for something that would keep a...
04 Oct, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Reliance plans Rs 1 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh, says Anant AmbaniReliance Industries announced a substantial investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh for biogas plants. This initiative aims to crea...
02 Oct, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Indian robotics, Agri and medtech startup showcase capacities at Moscow Startup SummitThe two-day event concluded Wednesday at SberCity, backed by Russia’s biggest bank Sberbank. The event was organised by the government of M...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Global business leaders and visionaries honoured at ET Indo Global Leaders 2026 in Dubai
In Dubai, the ET Indo Global Leaders 2026 event brought together key figures to celebrate the synergy between India and the UAE in business...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
From farm to classroom: Mahatma Gandhi’s vision for basic education and future of agricultural learningThe objective is not merely to prepare agriculture graduates as job seekers, but to equip them with the skills to solve problems, innovate ...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
IICT signs five MoUs to strengthen India’s AVGC-XR and creative-tech ecosystemIn a significant move, the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies has signed five MoUs with several organizations to strengthen industry...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
At 19, Issam Darui saw Morocco’s transport problem differently, built Lagare.ma, earned global recognition, and eventually moved into international shippingIssam Darui grew up in Oujda, surrounded by Morocco’s transport business. His father worked as a trucker, and Darui also accompanied his ol...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
In 2016, Ajay Patel left his systems-engineer career to co-found ThemeSelection; by 2026, his startup was selling customizable UI kits to developers worldwideAjay Patel is a technology entrepreneur, innovator and programmer. He co-founded ThemeSelection following the discovery of repetitive work ...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Building businesses for the next billion Indians: What entrepreneurs need to understandIndia is undergoing a remarkable transformation as more individuals choose entrepreneurship over conventional careers. The influx of techno...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Piyush Goyal to headline ET Startup Awards; The Souled Store eyes fundraiseHappy Tuesday! Meet our distinguished guest of honour for The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
National Traders’ Welfare Board pushes centralised loan portal, faster MSME creditThe Board called for stronger coordination between the Centre and states to address issues faced by traders and improve the implementation ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Assam CM launches Northeast Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 to turn real world problems into innovation opportunitiesHimanta Biswa Sarma launched the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC)-Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat, aimed at connecti...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Assam’s greatest resource for industrialisation is its human resource: Finance Minister Jayanta MallabaruahAssam's Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah emphasized the role of human resources in driving the state's industrialization efforts. The g...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Jammu & Kashmir working on establishing Artificial Intelligence centre of excellenceThe Jammu and Kashir government plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence. The government said it is promoting AI ...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
India to play a critical role in innovation, technology development worldwide: Autodesk's KhoobchandaniIndia is set to play a key global role in Autodesk’s innovation and software development, with the US design and engineering company citing...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Why women's financial protection must evolveIndia has made major strides in women’s financial participation, with rising workforce participation, bank-account ownership and entreprene...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.57 PM IST