Amazon will look at acquisitions, continue to work with govt on expanding AI capabilities: Andy Jassy, CEOAmazon is significantly boosting its India investment, committing an additional $48 billion by 2030, bringing the total to nearly $90 billi...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Dealmaking stays strong as startup M&A momentum carries into 2026Indian startups are experiencing a surge in M&A exits, particularly in consumer, fintech, and ecommerce sectors, signalling a robust recove...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Byju's Aakash endgame; Startup deal street wakes upHappy Monday! Byju's US lenders and Manipal are close to sealing a settlement over Aakash. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
22 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
Amazon Now to launch 100 large fulfilment stores in key markets ahead of Prime DayAmazon Now is launching 100 large fulfillment centers across major Indian cities, significantly expanding its product assortment beyond dai...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Purplle pauses fundraising talks as founders bag Rs 90-100 crore stakeBeauty retailer Purplle has paused fundraising talks due to valuation disagreements, while founders are buying back shares at a valuation o...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Big corporates plug into electric trucks as rising diesel and logistics expenses drive a rethinkIndian companies are rapidly investing in electric trucks. This shift is driven by fluctuating diesel prices and a focus on sustainability....
13 Jun, 2026, 01.07 AM 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
Meesho to buy Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore, eyes deeper retail playEcommerce giant Meesho is set to acquire Kirana Club for Rs 202 crore in a cash deal, aiming to bolster its reach within India's vast kiran...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Zepto files updated papers for Rs 9,500 crore IPO; aims July listingQuick commerce firm Zepto has filed its updated draft prospectus for a significant $1 billion IPO with Indian regulators. The offering incl...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
China's global ecommerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demandThe business models, based on flying $5 dresses from Chinese factories to shoppers around the world, were already under pressure after U.S....
08 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands in the USWalmart investors on Thursday voted against a shareholder proposal asking it to report on how its use of AI is affecting the well-being of ...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
SoftBank snags Rs 2,873 crore from Lenskart stake sale, clocking 7x returnSVF II Lightbulb Cayman, a SoftBank affiliate, sold 5.65 crore shares, or 3.25%, in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal on Wed...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Bigbasket elevates Seshu Tirumala as COO as it sharpens quick commerce pushTirumala joined BigBasket in 2014 and was most recently its chief buying and merchandising officer. He has also overseen sourcing, category...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Clean-label food brand Anveshan raises Rs 150 crore led by Vertex VenturesClean-label food brand Anveshan has secured Rs 150 crore in a significant funding round. The investment, led by Vertex Ventures, will fuel ...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
India's electric scooter market regains charge after April slowdownIndia's electric two-wheeler market saw a strong rebound in May. Registrations rose significantly, recovering from a dip in April. Major pl...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.08 AM IST