ETtech Deals Digest: Cred, Sarvam mega rounds lift startup funding to $1.91 billion in June, up 91% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $1.91 billion in June, a substantial leap from previous periods, driven by major late-stage investmen...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
As AI reshapes ecommerce, Hostinger launches a new platform for small businessesHostinger has launched a new e-commerce platform in India, aiming to empower small businesses struggling with infrastructure ownership acro...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Pick n Pay launches AI grocery shopping assistant in South AfricaSouth African retailer Pick n Pay has launched an AI-powered shopping assistant named "Penny" to simplify grocery ordering. Customers can n...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Sony’s digital-only PlayStation future sparks debate over game ownershipUnlike physical discs that can be traded, resold, or passed on, digital purchases are licences linked to user accounts. So is it really own...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
MacRitchie to sell up to $200 million stake in India's PB Fintech, term sheet showsMacRitchie Investments is set to divest up to $200 million in PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar. This move inv...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Swara Baby files DRHP with Sebi for Rs 1,000 crore IPOSwara Baby has filed its DRHP with Sebi for a Rs 1,000 crore IPO, comprising a Rs 500 crore fresh issue and Rs 500 crore OFS. The hygiene p...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
EU issues new steel, e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with ChinaThe European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a si...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Global Market: China Resources New Energy shares soar on Shenzhen debut after $3.6 billion IPOChina Resources New Energy's stock soared nearly threefold on its Shenzhen debut, raising a massive 24.5 billion yuan in Asia's largest IPO...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts onlineSony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028, embracing a fully digital future as online purc...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Smartwatch-maker Fire-Boltt to enter smartphone market with budget 4G, 5G phonesIndian smartwatch maker FireBoltt is set to launch its Boltt brand of 4G and 5G smartphones in August, targeting consumers priced out by re...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Are kids on sale on Vinted e-commerce site? Disturbing listings spark child trafficking fears across EuropeAlarming claims of child trafficking on Vinted, fueled by suspicious product listings with coded descriptions and high prices, have prompte...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Used-car market enters new era: Why more Indians are choosing used cars despite rising incomesIndia's used car market is booming, projected to hit $70 billion by FY31 as buyers increasingly choose pre-owned vehicles for value and sma...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Made in India, deployed abroad: The expanding map of India's arms exportsIndia's defence exports are soaring, with deals for BrahMos missiles with Vietnam and Indonesia signaling a significant shift. This surge, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolinsThe ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Some of the co...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Sony discontinues Japan sales of robot puppy 'aibo'Sony is halting sales of its robotic puppy "aibo" in Japan, the company said, eight years after the latest model of its interactive android...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Shopify to ban vapes as US authorities crack down on illegal e-cigarettes industryShopify is poised to ban all vape sales from its platform this week, responding to pressure from U.S. state attorneys general. This move ta...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep adding items to cart to buy during a sale aren't impulsive buyers: What this shopping behavior means?Psychology says people who keep adding items to cart to buy during a sale aren't always ready to complete a purchase. Many shoppers use the...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.45 PM IST