Amazon Now to take asset-light route, taps More Retail stores in smaller cities“We’re using their existing store infrastructure, which exists across multiple towns, and using those almost like pseudo-fulfilment centres...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
ET Product of the Year Awards 2026: Where consumer products meet real-world relevanceThe Economic Times Product of the Year Awards 2026 are evolving their focus from mere launch promises to tangible post-market success. This...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Tech layoffs continue; ITC Infotech-Happiest Minds to mergeHappy Tuesday! Tech giants Oracle and Microsoft are planning to restructure their India workforces. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Semicon 2.0 takes shape; Zomato’s Hyderabad layoffsThe government has notified Semicon 2.0 to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
31 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Quick commerce gains GMV, user share as ecommerce majors lose groundFlipkart and Amazon’s combined share of India’s ecommerce GMV has slipped from 73% in 2019 to 62% in 2025, with quick commerce apps emergin...
31 Aug, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
P&G bets on Indian talent to drive its global tech operationsProcter & Gamble’s global technology chief Seth Cohen said Indian universities are adapting quickly to new technologies, helping create a t...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Sugar shortage bites: Retailers cap purchases, prices surge 29% ahead of Raksha BandhanMajor retailers are limiting sugar purchases to three kilograms per customer. Quick commerce platforms also restrict sugar sales to a few p...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Quick commerce expands to 477 cities as players target smaller, untapped markets: CLSAQuick commerce is expanding rapidly into 477 Indian cities beyond major metropolitan areas. Newer players are targeting underpenetrated geo...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
BPCL eyes E-comm, payment gateway in non-fuel push; looks to deliver groceries along with LPG cylindersBharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is expanding its e-commerce operations. The company plans to deliver groceries along with LPG cylinder...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Wipro Consumer Care enters pet food market with launch of SnugglesWipro Consumer Care and Lighting has launched its new pet food brand, Snuggles. This marks the company's significant entry into India's gro...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Flipkart Minutes overtakes Swiggy Instamart in dark stores across top 10 citiesThe gap is narrow but significant, pointing to the rapid expansion of Flipkart's quick-commerce business even as established players contin...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
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
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
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
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