India’s retail gold rush is moving to smaller cities as metros run out of roomIndia's retail landscape is shifting towards tier-2 cities, which have added significantly more Grade A shopping spaces since 2020. High re...
03 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Dodging SaaSocalypse: AI’s enterprise moment could belong to IT servicesITC Infotech's merger with Happiest Minds highlights the trend of mid-market consolidation in response to AI advancements. The global IT ma...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time but flight ends earlySpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, marking a significant milestone for the company. The Starship delivered 26...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Jeff Bezos’ parents gave him $245,573 to start Amazon in 1995 despite his warning that the company had only a 30% chance of success — what made them trust his risky internet business idea?Jeff Bezos knew Amazon could fail when his parents gave him $245,573 from their savings in 1995. He had put the odds of success at only 30%...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
IPO multibagger ESDS shares hit 5% lower circuit as Q1 net profit more than halves. Time to sell?Newly-listed ESDS Software Solution hit the 5% lower circuit at Rs 1,758 after Q1 FY27 net profit fell 57% sequentially to Rs 29.3 crore. D...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
AI Is Changing How Customers Choose Your BusinessAs AI increasingly mediates how customers research, evaluate, and choose suppliers, competitive advantage is shifting from direct customer ...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
AI agents need verifiable ID cards : Here is what it means, and why it is importantAI agents are expected to grow exponentially and perform tasks without human intervention. This puts building a trust layer in focus and pr...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Meta testing a 'human concierge' for its new personal AI agent, MuseMeta has been testing a phone-calling feature for its AI assistant Muse, which involves human contractors making calls. Employees raised pr...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
In 2014, Nas invested in smart-doorbell startup Ring; 4 years later, Amazon bought the company for $1.1 billion and the American rapper pocketed at least $25 millionNas and Ring story is about the changing boundaries between entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship. Nas entered the investment worl...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Jack Ma: ‘We are never short of money. We lack people with dreams, who can die for those dreams’ - Inspirational quote from Chinese philanthropist and co-founder of AlibabaJack Ma believes people with dreams are more crucial than money for business success. He argues that capital can be found for convincing id...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Inspiring lessons quote of the day by Mark Cuban, 'To be a billionaire, you have got to get lucky' offers success advice on luck, timing, hard work, opportunity matter more than money aloneQuote of the day by Mark Cuban presents a more complicated picture of success than the familiar story of effort alone. Hard work can create...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Nokia began in 1865 as a paper mill, expanded into rubber and cables, launched its first handheld in 1987 and led mobile phones by 1998; after 149 years, its handset business was sold to Microsoft in 2014Nokia's move toward telecommunications developed gradually rather than happening overnight. The company entered telecommunications equipmen...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Stock-picking vs funds: Why professional management can be better for retail investorsThe internet and AI have made financial information more accessible than ever. However, access to information is not the same as acting upo...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
The winning: Brands and audiences are hungry for celebrities with distinct, dependable styleIn the social-media era, personal style has become a valuable business asset for celebrities and influencers. Authentic, recognisable fashi...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Getaway to the UAE: Delhi roadshow charts India’s next leap into global marketsThe Delhi edition of the Gateway to the UAE Delhi Roadshow, hosted by Ajman Free Zone in partnership with The Economic Times and Times of I...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
News Corp bought Myspace for $580 million in 2005. In 2011, Specific Media and Justin Timberlake acquired it for about $35 millionMyspace helped popularize personalized online profiles, artist promotion and social networking at a crucial stage in the development of the...
16 Sep, 2026, 09.39 PM IST
Tuesday Motivation by Steve Jobs: 'The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of...' - Why embracing a fresh start can make you more confidentEmbracing the spirit of a novice, Steve Jobs found liberation in exploring uncharted territory. Co-founding Apple, he imagined a world wher...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.54 AM IST