AI isn’t just for large enterprises: Xebia's Anand Sahay on why MSMEs could be AI’s biggest winnersAs India accelerates its sovereign AI ambitions, the focus is shifting from infrastructure to outcomes, how businesses can harness AI to im...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Bullish on autos? Siddhartha Khemka picks Maruti Suzuki and Samvardhana MothersonIndia’s auto sector started FY27 on a mixed note, with passenger vehicles and tractors showing resilience while two-wheelers and commercial...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Beyond the room: Why India Inc's luxury hospitality bet is becoming an experience businessIndia's luxury hotels are evolving beyond just rooms. Companies are now creating immersive experiences that blend wellness, food, and cultu...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
The fall of the TMC machine and the rise of political survivalismIn Bengal, 'paara' (neighbourhood) serves as the primary political unit for leadership engagement. Securing electoral victory requires paar...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
GoodPass wants to be the transaction layer of AI-powered travelThe experiences market is a $250-billion global opportunity projected to grow faster than flights or hotels. Yet the segment has remained u...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
SoftBank sells Rs 2,873 crore worth of Lenskart shares in block deal to Goldman Sachs and other investorsLenskart Solutions saw a major stake sale as SoftBank offloaded shares worth about Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal. The transaction dre...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM 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
No governance issue with shareholder resolution, will hold revote soon: Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha MajetySwiggy shareholder resolution revote: The resolution sought to amend Swiggy’s articles of association as part of a broader push to become a...
28 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Swiggy CEO on failed shareholder vote; Indian firms brace for MythosHappy Thursday! Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety opened up about the recent hitch to become an Indian-owned company. This and more in toda...
28 May, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
AI era: Chipmakers Micron and SK Hynix join the elite $1 trillion market cap clubThe global AI boom has transformed the semiconductor industry, pushing Micron and SK Hynix past the $1 trillion market value mark. Surging ...
27 May, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Kesaria Textile Company takes global leap with launch in KathmanduRitesh Modi-led textile company opens its first international wholesale franchise, connecting Nepal’s apparel trade with Surat’s manufactur...
27 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Lenskart to become eyewear industry's Tanishq? Elara makes big predictionElara Capital initiated coverage on Lenskart with a Buy rating and a target price of Rs 615, implying a 22% upside. The brokerage called th...
27 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: How Swiggy’s failed bid to become an Indian firm matters for InstamartSwiggy's bid to become an Indian-owned-and-controlled company (IOCC) has been delayed after shareholders failed to approve changes to its a...
22 May, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
Gold import duty hike threatens decade-low volumes for jewellery retailers in FY27, warns CrisilThe organised gold jewellery retail sector is set for a steep 13–15% volume decline to a decade low in FY27, driven by the government’s imp...
22 May, 2026, 02.06 PM IST