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
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
Pakistan: Market timings revised in Islamabad amid austerity driveIslamabad businesses are required to close by 8 pm from Monday. This is part of the government's austerity measures to conserve energy. Res...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsJerome Powell, former Federal Reserve Chair, received an award for safeguarding the central bank's independence. He emphasized the crucial ...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.57 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
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
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
26 May, 2026, 11.54 AM 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
Is Sam’s Club open on Memorial Day 2026? The holiday hours shoppers need to know before last-minute BBQ runsMemorial Day has arrived, and whether shoppers are searching for last-minute snacks, drinks or barbecue essentials, most will still have pl...
25 May, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India’s kitchens turn into mini gyms as protein orders soar 150%India's embrace of high-protein diets is transforming grocery habits, with quick commerce platforms seeing a 150% surge in protein-related ...
25 May, 2026, 12.43 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
Congress calls fuel hikes "silent tax on households", accuses govt of "corporate protection racket"Fuel prices have risen for the fourth time in ten days. Congress leaders condemn these increases as a silent tax on Indian households. They...
25 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Udaan in talks to raise $50-60 million from existing backers Lightspeed, M&G: sourcesThe Bengaluru-based company had closed a $114 million funding round last June led by the two investors. The new round is being negotiated a...
25 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Delivery cost increased by about 19% in Asia Pacific: ReportDelivery costs in India and the Asia Pacific region saw a significant rise of nearly 19 percent year-on-year. This increase occurred betwee...
25 May, 2026, 01.07 AM IST