Reliance AGM 2026: Isha Ambani lays out Rs 1 lakh crore FMCG ambition amid Jio IPOReliance Industries used its 2026 AGM to outline ambitious growth plans across retail, consumer goods and digital businesses, while also ta...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Lenskart block deal; Meesho's kirana pushLenskart has drawn fresh interest from major institutional investors. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Quick commerce becomes FMCG's biggest online sales channel in IndiaLatest data from companies including ITC Ltd, AWL Agri Business, Tata Consumer Products and Parle Products showed quick commerce accounted ...
27 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
India remains on a credible growth path despite fragmented global landscape: N ChandrasekaranIndia shows strong economic growth amidst global uncertainty. This is fueled by its young population, digital advancements, and government ...
18 May, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Digital sovereignty: Powering the vision of Viksit BharatIndia's digital advancements like UPI and Aadhaar are building economic and strategic sovereignty. The nation must now focus on digital and...
13 May, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Why India’s beauty shoppers scroll more but still buy offlineIndia's beauty and personal care market is experiencing a digital surge, with online influence tripling since 2021. While 53% of shoppers a...
06 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
PhonePe crosses 50 million merchants, expands digital payments and financial services footprint across IndiaPhonePe has achieved a major milestone with 50 million registered merchants. This growth signifies a significant step in bringing financial...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Co-branded cards squeeze; Slice’s valuation resetHappy Wednesday! Global economic challenges are casting dark clouds over the Indian consumer lending business. This and more in today’s ETt...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Flipkart Wholesale brings in credit programme for kiranas, retailersFlipkart Wholesale's credit offerings, including 'Easy Credit' in partnership with IDFC FIRST Bank, are in line with a series of initiative...
24 Aug, 2021, 10.30 PM IST
Mastercard, USAID join hands for Project Kirana to empower women through financial inclusion"It is a really powerful initiative. It is the extension of what we are doing in many markets and we have committed in a large part of Indi...
19 Nov, 2020, 04.12 PM IST
Metro Cash & Carry partners ePayLater to digitise kirana storesThrough this app, kirana shop owners can digitally track their daily and monthly sales, manage inventory, place orders with Metro and pay d...
05 Aug, 2019, 08.19 PM IST
Large retailers wooing kirana stores with PoS machines 2.0Reliance Retail has been testing a PoS project with 1,200 mom-and-pop outlets for the past couple of month.
30 May, 2019, 04.52 PM IST
Metro opens first Kirana Success Centre offering digital solution to small merchantsThe centre was inaugurated by Metro Chief Operating Officer Philippe Palazzi, Asia Pacific Head Christoph Winterer and India business head ...
27 Aug, 2018, 01.47 PM IST
Higher charges on cards may deter kirana shopsWith the pre-demonetisation cap on charges imposed by the RBI coming to an end on March 31, the central bank has proposed a new structure w...
25 Feb, 2017, 12.26 PM IST