'Buy anything you want, pay nothing': 'Dopamine sites' let buyers place online orders to satisfy their urge to shop without spending real moneyDopamine sites: A new genre of websites, called dopamine sites, let users go through the entire experience of ordering food, shopping or bo...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
A Rs 99 bet: India’s QSRs rethink the value gameIndia's quick-service restaurants are implementing a Rs 99 price point to attract more customers. KFC, McDonald's, and Burger King are focu...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Gig workers turn to tax filing as TDS refunds offer cash, financial recordsGig platforms are integrating tax filing assistance into their apps. Many delivery partners receive tax refunds after deductions at source....
19 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routesThe shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Behind the Uber-Rapido merger talks; Honasa’s strong Q1 reportHappy Friday! Uber and Rapido explored combining their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETte...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social mediaHappy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Swiggy contra view: Why JM Financial downgraded the stock to 'sell' despite strong Q1 resultsBajaj Finance shares jumped 5% after the NBFC reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance, with standalone net profit rising 28% YoY to Rs 6,081 ...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Swiggy shares plunge 6% even as losses narrow. Should investors buy, sell or accumulate?Swiggy Share Price: Swiggy shares plunged as much as 6% after the food delivery and quick commerce company reported its June-quarter result...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Rapido integrates Ownly into main app as food delivery contest widensRapido has integrated its food delivery service Ownly into its main app in Bengaluru, expanding restaurant reach while using its rider netw...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory amid CJP protests, asks public to avoid areas under Section 144Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for the public and digital platforms. Travel to areas under prohibitory orders should be avoided un...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Man orders food from 1,500 km away for Delhi Jantar Mantar protesters: Delivery note reads 'give this meal to whoever looks hungry'; act of kindness wins heartsA Mumbai resident named Anuj Rawat has won praise online after ordering food on Zomato for strangers protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
FIFA World Cup final drives online sales for D2C brands and restaurantsOnline delivery platforms and restaurants experienced increased orders ahead of the FIFA World Cup final. Quick commerce apps offered disco...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Italy's delivery riders keep winning in court but losing on the streetsYears of court rulings against multinational food delivery firms in Italy have so far failed to curb their alleged exploitation of workers,...
26 Feb, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Gig workers begin strike in Hyderabad, over 1.7 lakh set to join pan-IndiaHyderabad gig workers' strike: Several workers in Hyderabad gathered with placards and shouted slogans demanding better pay and safer worki...
31 Dec, 2025, 04.30 PM IST
Exclusive: Zomato Xtreme is coming back in a different avatarZomato Xtreme, using the company's food delivery rider network, offered intracity logistics solutions for packages up to 10 kg, catering to...
15 Oct, 2024, 08.23 AM IST
How shortage of gig workers is affecting services of food-delivery, quick commerce startupsZomato, Swiggy and Zepto, among others, are seeing delivery timelines being stretched as workers battle rising fuel prices and inflation in...
11 May, 2022, 09.07 AM IST
As Dubai's food delivery booms, dangers and casualties mountThe boom has transformed Dubai's streets and stores and drawn thousands of desperate riders, predominantly Pakistanis, into the high-risk, ...
13 Sep, 2021, 12.44 PM IST