Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Sunil Bharti Mittal announces succession plan: Meet the GenNextAirtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal is preparing for a leadership change over the next ten years. His three children, Kavin, Shravin, and Ei...
14 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Royal Enfield will expand outside Tamil Nadu, to set up unit in Andhra PradeshRoyal Enfield is investing Rs 2,200 crore to build a new manufacturing facility and vendor park in Andhra Pradesh. This marks the company's...
07 May, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Indian brands are disrupting sneakers — one ₹5,000 pair at a time. But can they earn trust?Sneakers are now a fashion statement in India. Local brands are entering the market with competitive prices and cultural relevance. These h...
06 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Our aim now is to create Indian games for local use and global exports: Krafton CEO KimMakers of popular video game PUBG looks to double down on investments and IP creation. Will invest both from its balance sheet as well as a...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Rupee slide boosts IT; Gupshup’s valuation markdownThe rupee’s sharp slide could give IT firms a surprise Q4 bump. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
03 Apr, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Tech layoffs: India once again in the crosshairs, with 1 in 3 laid off by Oracle based hereThousands of Oracle employees in India faced immediate job termination via email. This action is part of a global workforce reduction affec...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
China's video games market recovers in 2023, domestic sales surpass $42.6 billionIndustry association CGIGC said at a conference in Guangzhou on Friday the industry's domestic revenue this year reached over 300 billion y...
15 Dec, 2023, 10.58 AM IST
Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath may acquire more stake in Nazara TechnologiesAccording to CNBC-TV18, citing sources, Kamath is aiming to acquire a total of 3.5% stake in the firm "in his personal capacity". Kamath al...
01 Sep, 2023, 03.02 PM IST
China to import 27 new video games, including Tencent, NetEase titlesThis marks the second batch of foreign online games to receive publishing licences in China, just three months after the regulator approved...
20 Mar, 2023, 05.16 PM IST
Local game developers need to get with the times, create high-quality offerings for IndiaMaking quality games will be imperative for Indian developers. High-quality Indian ethos-based games with deep and rewarding experiences, i...
12 Oct, 2020, 08.31 AM IST
Paytm First Games will curate games, promote homegrown developers with new mini-app storeThe company will organise a series of hackathons to identify talented developers.
05 Oct, 2020, 03.03 PM IST
Paytm arm sets aside Rs 10 cr for game developersPaytm First Games (PFG), a subsidiary of the digital financial service platform Paytm, is planning to create a launchpad for indigenous gam...
05 Oct, 2020, 09.26 AM IST
With homegrown aircraft, China races ahead of India in plane game tooAccording to the feasibility study, India will need at least 150-200 aircraft for civilian use in the next 5-10 years.
11 May, 2017, 01.28 PM IST
Homegrown gaming companies like Nazara Games turning attention to women-centric productsTruly Social’s game will leverage a mix of dress-up, travel and celebrity content, with a focus on narrative centered on dating and buildin...
12 Apr, 2016, 04.40 AM IST
- What challenges do home-grown game-coders face?
Home-grown game-coders have a huge fan base and cool products too. But are they making enough money? What challenges do they face?
30 Aug, 2011, 04.21 AM IST
- First homegrown PC-based game 'AGNI' launched
Online game company FXLabs on Thursday launched its maiden homegrown PC-based game AGNI, which is loosely based on Dante's 'Inferno' pepper...
21 Feb, 2008, 07.23 PM IST