- India attracts capital. Now it must build what the world pays royalties for
India has emerged as a major investment destination, but much of the value generated by foreign companies still flows overseas through divi...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
One of a Kind Awards: An ode to startups creating categories of their ownAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Category Creator Award r...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
A lamp maker from Philadelphia sat motionless for 15 minutes in front of a homemade camera built with opera glass and copper in 1839; his picture became the first ‘selfie’ ever takenFirst selfie ever: Robert Cornelius achieved a milestone in 1839 as he created the first-ever photographic self-portrait. This endeavor req...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
DMart parent Avenue Supermarts approves Rs 500 crore investment in online grocery armAvenue Supermarts, the parent of DMart, has approved an additional investment of up to ₹500 crore in Avenue E-Commerce, which operates DMar...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Pharmeasy-parent’s loss narrows in Q1, revenue up 10%API Holdings, parent of PharmEasy and Thyrocare, narrowed its Q1 FY27 loss to Rs 29.6 crore from Rs 145.4 crore a year earlier, while reven...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Australia secures court-enforceable child safety undertaking from RobloxThe agreement marks an incremental win for the eSafety Commissioner as it seeks to use its enforcement powers to make online platforms co...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Babycare quick commerce startup Peeko raises $7 millionBabycare rapid delivery platform Peeko has raised $7 million in a funding round led by Chiratae Ventures to expand its business, technology...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
US stocks: US market rises as yields ease, Moderna lifts healthcare stocksUS stock markets enjoyed a boost as easing bond yields and a spike in Moderna shares contributed to a favorable trading environment. Despit...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.39 AM IST
Prosus invests $100 million in Navi at $1.3 billion valuationThe announced Prosus investment is smaller than the funding amount initially under discussion. The deal also builds on a longstanding assoc...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Meet Ritu Narayan, whose transportation startup has revolutionized the US school bus system with technology, becoming a $1.7 billion unicornZum, founded by Ritu Narayan, is transforming US school transport with its innovative technology. The platform links parents with buses via...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Plane shopping a side quest! Social media influencer shares video checking out planes with her parents, leaving internet amusedSocial media influencer Becca Bloom has gone viral after sharing a shopping trip. She and her parents explored private aircraft while searc...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Michael Burry revives AI warnings, Big Short investor says 'You could have heard it first'Michael Burry revived his AI bubble warnings after a report highlighted roughly $3 trillion in disclosed commitments by technology giants f...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Pharmeasy parent clears Rs 1,050 crore debt, frees Thyrocare stake from pledgeThe debt repayment marks the latest step in API Holdings’ efforts to clean up its balance sheet after a difficult period struggling to rais...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Soha Ali Khan reveals using AI to understand daughter Inaaya and handle parenting challenges: What is her ‘asking for a friend’ trick?Soha Ali Khan incorporates artificial intelligence into her daily parenting routine for quick advice. She seeks AI's assistance for underst...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Presenting the jury for The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026Meet the high-powered jury that will pick the winners of the ET Startup Awards 2026.
17 Aug, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Voltas, Atomberg Innovation plan 50:50 venture to manufacture AC compressorsVoltas’ board approved a binding term sheet with Atomberg Innovation Private Limited on Friday, an exchange filing showed. The venture will...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Parents can get up to $5,000 per violation by suing social media apps; this US state signs act to protect kids from social media addiction- here's everything you need to knowNew Jersey enacted the Kids Code Act, which will regulate online services for minors. This law aims to increase platform responsibility for...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST