No fancy tech, no big investors: He started with Rs 30,000 and now earns Rs 3 lakh a month making paper bagsAn entrepreneur transformed a ₹30,000 family loan into a thriving paper bag manufacturing business. By sourcing waste paper and consistentl...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.23 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
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflationNew Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing ...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.14 AM IST
US Fed says Iran war driving 'moderate-to-strong' inflationUS inflation rose at a moderate to strong pace, driven largely by surging energy costs linked to the Iran war, the Federal Reserve said. Hi...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.44 AM IST
FirstClub raises $55 million from Peak XV, Sofina; valuation doubles to $255 millionQuality-focused grocery delivery startup FirstClub has secured $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
After Zudio boom, Trent still has a long runway for growth: Noel TataTrent Chairman Noel Tata sees the retail firm in its early growth phase. He is confident of achieving ambitious revenue targets. The compan...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 AM 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
Beyond fast-moving CGs for quick-comThe quick commerce sector for consumer goods in India is on an impressive growth trajectory, but it grapples with daunting challenges. Comp...
29 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety vows to stay out of Amazon-Ambani spending warSwiggy is prioritizing profitability over rapid expansion. The company will not match rivals like Flipkart and Reliance Retail's aggressive...
28 May, 2026, 07.10 AM 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
B2B quick commerce startup Fairdeal raises $15 million from Bertelsmann India, othersB2B quick commerce platform Fairdeal.Market has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The company ai...
26 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Memorial Day 2026: Is Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Whole Foods and Kroger open? Banks closed as federal holiday store hours confuse shoppersMemorial Day 2026: Costco closed; Walmart, Target, Publix, Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger open with regular or modified hours. Banks closed acro...
25 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Memorial Day 2026: Are Walmart and other grocery stores open today? What to know about holiday hours and scheduleMemorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25. Many shops and supermarkets will be open for your convenience. This day honors fallen service me...
25 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Toshifumi Suzuki, Japanese behind the 7-Eleven empire, passed away at 93Toshifumi Suzuki, the architect of the 7-Eleven convenience store empire, has passed away at 93. Suzuki transformed Japanese retail, making...
25 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Memorial Day 2026 guide: What’s open and closed on May 25? School, stock market, bank, Walmart, Target, Costco, USPS, UPS and FedEx hours explainedMemorial Day 2026, observed on Monday, May 25, honors fallen US service members. While many government offices, banks, and postal services ...
24 May, 2026, 01.47 AM IST