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Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
ADIA to sell Rs 1,944 crore Lenskart stake days after SoftBank exitAbu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to divest up to 2.3% of its stake in eyewear retailer Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 cror...
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
Curefoods follows Flipkart, PhonePe to delay IPO plan amid choppy marketsCloud kitchen platform Curefoods has postponed its Rs 800 crore IPO plans after Sebi approval, as mutual funds resisted its Rs 4,000 crore ...
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...
Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gainsKuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
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...
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...
Byju gets jail term; SC backs 28% gaming GSTLegal troubles compounded for Byju Raveendran as a Singapore court sentenced him to six months in jail. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
ITR-2 online filing and excel utility for A.Y. 2026–27 are now enabled on the e-Filing ITR portalIndividuals and HUFs without business income but with complex income sources like salary, multiple house properties, or capital gains can f...
FirstCry reports 12% growth in revenues, cuts losses by 57% in Q4The company also cut its losses significantly in this quarter by tightening costs. Its net loss dropped 57% YoY to Rs 48 crore from Rs 112 ...
OnePlus, Xiaomi among firms trimming marketing and sales roles in India amid cost pressureSmartphone companies are reducing staff in marketing and sales. Rising costs and slower sales are pushing brands to cut expenses and focus ...
Can Honasa shares rally up to 57% after strong Q4 show? Jefferies, CLSA & two other brokerages weigh inHonasa Consumer shares surged over 11% on Friday after a strong Q4 FY26 performance, with brokerages including Jefferies, CLSA, ICICI Secur...
Q-comm sales for FMCG giants double this yearQuick commerce now represents 6% of FMCG sales, doubling from FY25, with Dabur and Britannia leading at 9% of total sales. This channel dri...
UpGrad value pegged at $1.7 billion as Unacademy deal awaits CCI assentUpGrad's valuation hit $1.7 billion, with a confidential report revealing projected profitability for FY26. The edtech firm plans to acquir...
D2C brands feel the pinch as consumers cut spendingRising input costs and shrinking demand are squeezing smaller brands, with consumer spending projected to drop 5-6% next quarter. D2C brand...
Razorpay eyes omnichannel focus for offline push: sourcesOnline payments firm Razorpay has scaled back its offline expansion plans due to sluggish growth in the vertical. Following its Ezetap acqu...
PoS terminal supply squeeze; Skyroot CEO on unicorn flightHappy Friday! The point-of-sale (PoS) supply has dried up in India as the West Asia conflict squeezes imports. This and more in today's ETt...