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Price hikes unlikely to cost brands this festive seasonYet analysts expect demand to remain resilient in impulse-led categories and for purchases linked to the multiple occasions that now make u...- India’s retail gold rush is moving to smaller cities as metros run out of roomIndia's retail landscape is shifting towards tier-2 cities, which have added significantly more Grade A shopping spaces since 2020. High re...
- Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
- UPI MDR worries new-age brokers; India's semiconductor ambitionsIndia’s new MDR framework for UPI is raising concern among new-age stockbrokers, who are planning to take it up with Sebi. This and more in...
- UPI MDR prompts D2C brands to reassess costs as festive sales loomUnder the new framework, the government has introduced a 0.4% MDR on P2M (person-to-merchant) UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, capped at Rs...
- Decoding MDR’s impact; EV bikes’ policy change sparks debateHappy Thursday! The return of MDR is set to change UPI's market share game. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
- Online sales of mobiles & laptops hit a rough patch on weaker entry-level demand, fewer online discountsCounterpoint Research data showed an almost identical drop in online contribution to smartphone sales. Researchers and industry executives ...
- India’s festive demand hits 5-year high: From cars and ACs to TVs, apparel and quick commerce, retailers expect a bumper Navratri-Diwali seasonConsumer demand in India has reached a five-year high during the initial festive period, with sales growth recorded across home appliances,...
- Late-stage funding squeeze; ISRO opens up spaceHappy Tuesday! India’s late-stage funding market is tightening, with investors writing smaller cheques and pushing for lower valuations. Th...
- Udaan to buy Swiggy’s Lynk; India’s BRICS tech pushUdaan is set to acquire Swiggy-owned Lynk Logistics. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
- Semicon 2.0 takes shape; Zomato’s Hyderabad layoffsThe government has notified Semicon 2.0 to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
- The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: And the big winners are…Happy Thursday! Top entrepreneurs and business leaders came together in Bengaluru on August 25 to pick the winners of The Economic Times St...
- 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...
- Minimum wage hikes add to cost pressures for retailers and gig firms ahead of festive seasonCompanies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, a...
- Gartex Texprocess India 2026: How AI is reshaping textile and fashion manufacturingFashion manufacturing is on the brink of a transformation as industry experts highlight the potential of artificial intelligence. But while...
- High tech, but low trust: Agentic tech meets old-school scepticism at AI checkoutAI’s ecommerce ambitions are hitting a reality check as trust and changing buying habits are holding back chatbot-led commerce, writes Swat...
- New-age firms cushion Q1 raw material, diesel cost shock with price hikes, efficienciesNew-age consumer and logistics firms managed cost increases during the April-June quarter. Strong sales growth and selective price hikes he...
- Independence Day sales surge up to 25%, lifting festive demandThis year's Independence Day sales have brought impressive growth for brands and retailers, with value sales soaring by up to 25% and volum...
- Accel’s $550 million India fund; South Park Commons bets on deeptechHappy Wednesday! Venture capital firm Accel has raised its ninth India fund. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
- On a war footing, India Inc to ramp up festive hiring; temporary recruitment expected to rise 8-25% from last yearCompanies are gearing up for a stronger festive hiring season this year. Temporary recruitment is expected to exceed last year's levels sig...
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