Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsAppIndian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the fo...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
Family bankruptcy meant Kunal Shah could not afford BTech, studied philosophy and did data entry operator jobs. Cred founder is WhatsApp's new global bossKunal Shah’s journey to becoming Meta’s new global head of WhatsApp is far from the typical startup success story. After his family went ba...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM 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
Why founders across India are signing up for the One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026The One of a Kind Startup Awards 2026, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, is actively seeking early-stage, internet-fir...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
IPO: 23 firms launch public issues worth Rs 27,000 cr in 2026; 236 proposals remain in pipelineIndia's IPO market saw a slowdown in 2026 following a robust 2025. However, activity is picking up with several companies set to launch pub...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
While Europe negotiated FTA, this startup was already hosting India's internet economyA new trade deal between India and Europe opens doors for businesses. However, companies like Hostinger from Lithuania already found succes...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Sarvam joins unicorn club; Razorpay lines up IPOFresh funding has propelled Sarvam AI into the unicorn club. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
15 Jun, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Razorpay confidentially files IPO papers with SebiFintech firm Razorpay is preparing for its stock market debut. The company has confidentially filed for an initial public offering. Razorpa...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Razorpay begins IPO process; files confidential DRHP to raise Rs 5,000-6,000 croreFintech major Razorpay has officially commenced its IPO journey by filing its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI, aiming to raise Rs 5,...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Anand Mahindra borrows a classic American phrase, 'you ain’t seen nothing yet,' as he predicts a massive startup boom in IndiaAnand Mahindra believes India’s startup journey is only just beginning and could soon surprise the world. While acknowledging the significa...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Policybazaar founder warns of insurance squeeze; IT's buying spreeHappy Wednesday! Policybazaar’s Yashish Dahiya has warned that proposed commission caps could disrupt the insurance distribution industry. ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Swiggy’s shareholder setback; Walmart’s Flipkart pushHappy Friday! Swiggy’s move to become an Indian-owned company hit a setback after the shareholder vote fell short. This and more in today’s...
22 May, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?Startup award categories are often shaped more by founder journeys, business models, and growth approaches than by sectors alone. Through r...
21 May, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Rocket dreams and unicorns: Investors bet on a long and high rideIndia's private space sector is experiencing a surge in global investment. Skyroot Aerospace has become the country's first space unicorn, ...
11 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Instant househelp orders jump; Agnikul eyes new fundingHappy Monday! Instant house help startups collectively reached three million monthly bookings in April. This and more in today's ETtech Mor...
11 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
PoS terminal supply squeeze; Skyroot CEO on unicorn flightHappy Friday! The point-of-sale (PoS) supply has dried up in India as the West Asia conflict squeezes imports. This and more in today's ETt...
08 May, 2026, 07.45 AM IST