Hey AI, what should I buy? India's shoppers have a new shopping buddyIndian shoppers increasingly use AI tools for product discovery and purchasing decisions. Many consumers are comfortable with AI-powered re...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Retailers, quick commerce companies limit sugar rush amid stock painRetailers and quick-commerce platforms including D-Mart, BigBasket, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have started limiting sugar purchases as s...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Hyundai taps Reliance-backed Jio-bp to take EV charging network to 37,000+ pointsHyundai Motor India and Jio-bp are integrating their electric vehicle charging networks. This partnership expands charging points to over 3...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Blinkit to freeze new product launches amid festive rushBlinkit’s decision to pause new products launched on its platform comes as quick commerce and ecommerce platforms prepare for the festive s...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'Tukaram Mundhe approved eatery': Harsh Goenka says forget Michelin stars as Maharashtra FDA chief’s strict food safety checks take social media by stormTukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra's FDA commissioner, has been making waves on social media with his strict approach to food safety. His inspecti...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Festive hiring boom shifts to tier II and III cities as demand surgesTemporary hiring for festivals is now expanding beyond major Indian cities. Tier II and Tier III markets are experiencing faster growth in ...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
MINISO enters quick commerce with 90+ products on Instamart, including Harry Potter, Hello KittyWith the launch of its quick commerce initiative in India alongside Swiggy Instamart, MINISO introduces over ninety lifestyle items, featur...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
'Desi' Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival BlinkitSwiggy's Instamart will adopt an inventory model after shareholder approval for India-owned status. This change allows Instamart to potenti...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM 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
Brands unwrap premium gifting packs on quick commerce for festive seasonBrands are launching festive, event-specific products on quick commerce platforms as shoppers increasingly turn to rapid delivery for gifti...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026: Nominees for Woman Ahead and Social EnterpriseHappy Thursday! The ETtech team has been preparing for the past few months to bring you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awar...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Amazon Seller Services’ revenue rises 15% to Rs 34,967 crore in FY26Most of the revenue of Amazon Seller Services is from third-party seller services, subscriptions (including Amazon Prime), and other market...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Swiggy expands leadership across businesses as quick commerce competition heats upHimavant Kurnala has been appointed chief growth and product officer (CGPO) of Instamart, while Nitesh Garg has been appointed the chief te...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routesThe shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Order it, pack it and deliver it: Q-commerce cos plan to bring large electronics orders home in 30 minsQuick commerce firms are engaging with manufacturers to boost sales of large appliances. Established e-commerce players are also striving f...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Festive rush: Quick commerce firms to hire 35-40% more temp workers, demand surges for tech-savvy talentQuick commerce platforms anticipate hiring thirty to forty percent more temporary workers this festive season. This surge reflects increase...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Eternal helped you save time. Now it wants to help you spend itEternal’s District is betting India’s next consumer internet boom will come from helping people spend time outside home. As dining, shoppin...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST