Ecommerce festive sales fizzle out on price pangsExecutives attributed the slowdown to sluggish demand for premium electronics, including smartphones, home appliances and laptops, as price...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Myntra sees Gen Z drive beauty growth as skincare, smaller cities gain groundGen Z accounts for 60% of Myntra’s beauty shoppers, spending 1.2 times as much on beauty as the average customer, according to the company’...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
VC’s remark on deeptech sets off a debate on where India’s capital should go“In a decade we will realize most of the deeptech is a grift,” Maini wrote, adding that quick services and quick commerce companies will do...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
HSBC deploys over half of $1 billion India startup fund: Top bank officialHSBC has deployed more than half of its $1 billion India startup financing commitment within a year and is open to raising the limit as dem...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Bharat D2C Conclave 2026: From the ₹100 crore playbook to AI-led advertising and omnichannel strategies, founders on scaling India’s consumer brandsInside the Bharat D2C Conclave 2026, which brought founders, investors and policymakers together to discuss the business decisions shaping ...
16 Oct, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Nestlé India says rising inflation, particularly food inflation, is a realityNestlé India has reported a strong 20.5% increase in sales for the September quarter. Profit after tax rose significantly due to robust vol...
15 Oct, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Nestle India Q2 Results: Standalone profit jumps 36% YoY to Rs 1,027 crore, revenue rises 20%In the second quarter of FY27, Nestle India achieved a remarkable standalone net profit of Rs 1,027 crore, marking a substantial 36% increa...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
General Atlantic, ChrysCapital in talks to invest Rs 300-400 crore in ice cream brand Hocco; valuation may jump 80%The company’s valuation could rise to Rs 4,000-4,500 crore from Rs 2,500 crore, driven by rapid topline growth at the company founded by An...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
'D2C brands need distribution shift to scale up to 500 crore revenue'In India, emerging direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands have the potential to generate Rs 100 crore in revenue within a span of two to four year...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Online festive sales start slow as smartphone demand dips; quick commerce extends shopping windowIndustry executives and analysts attributed the 7-10% year-on-year (YoY) decline to a slowdown in mobile phone purchases following price hi...
12 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Have Money, Will Buy! Festive online sales off to fine 'premium' startDuring the festive season, demand for premium goods has seen significant growth on e-commerce platforms. Sales have increased by 40% compar...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
India's quick commerce growth set to accelerate, food delivery to remain steady: ReportAccording to the report, India's quick commerce sector is witnessing consolidation, with net order value (NOV) growth for leading platforms...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
E-commerce festive sales touch Rs 24,000 crore in first two days, mobiles leadE-commerce companies in India sold about Rs 24,000 crore in the first two days of festive sales. Mobile phones accounted for the largest sh...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
India's quick commerce growth set to accelerate, food delivery to remain steady: ReportAccording to an Emkay report, India's quick commerce sector is projected to accelerate NOV growth to 21.6 percent in Q2FY27. Food delivery ...
11 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Nat Habit secures Rs 142 cr funding to fuel expansion; eyes 60-70% revenue growth in FY27Nat Habit has secured Rs 142 crore in Series C funding led by Trident Growth Partners. The investment aims to enhance its product offerings...
10 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Quick commerce fuels festive credit demand as brands seek working capitalIndifi has seen a roughly 50% increase in disbursements to quick commerce-focussed sellers compared to previous years. “Quick commerce is a...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India's quick commerce market poised for seven-fold growth to USD 90 billion by FY31: ReportIndia's quick commerce market is projected to grow significantly, reaching USD 90 billion by FY2031. This growth is driven by increased pen...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.54 PM IST