Early-stage vertical commerce startups continue to draw VC interest across beauty, fashion, servicesInvestors are pouring money into quick commerce startups across fashion, beauty, and services. Companies like Firi, Dazzl, and Klydo are se...
20 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Lightspeed eyes new India fund, plans smaller corpus of $300–350 million amid AI focusThe venture capital firm, which was initially looking to raise as much as $500 million for its fifth India fund, has now cut the target siz...
13 May, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
STCH bets on AI to fix trial-and-error in fabric R&D, raises $5.5 million from Omnivore, Kae CapitalSTCH is revolutionizing fabric development with AI. The company helps fashion brands design and source materials efficiently. This platform...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Beyond sneakers: Bachi Pullela’s ‘State of Joy’ bet in the footwear spaceBachi Pullela, Founder of State of Joy, discusses his transition from global manufacturing to building a consumer-facing brand rooted in In...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Pharmacy startup Plazza in talks to raise $12-15 million from Accel, Nexus, ElevationPlazza, a quick medicine delivery startup, is in talks to secure $12-15 million in funding. This new capital will help Plazza expand its ph...
17 Apr, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
TCS Nashik case escalates; Zepto’s road to IPOHappy Tuesday! TCS COO Aarthi Subramanian will head the investigation into a sexual harassment case at its Nashik unit. This and more in to...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Tata to probe TCS Nashik case; Sharon Pais takes over MyntraTata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has ordered a probe into the sexual harassment case at TCS Nashik. This and more in today's ETtech Top ...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Sharon Pais takes over from outgoing Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha, says M-Now will be big growth driverMyntra, owned by Flipkart, is expanding its rapid delivery service M-Now as a key growth area, new head Sharon Pais told ET. Despite leader...
13 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
YC partner on AI's funding gap, Indian startups; TCS CEO talks IT's resilienceHappy Monday! Y Combinator’s Ankit Gupta told ET in an exclusive chat that AI money is crowding at the top while early founders scramble fo...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Rapid fashion startups are dressed to kill…but can the model keep up?Venture-backed startups are testing quick-comm for fashion, promising under-hour delivery in metro cities. Despite significant cash burn an...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Flipkart expands Hemant Badri’s role to drive AI agendaFlipkart is appointing Hemant Badri to lead its AI initiatives, focusing on identifying and operationalising AI uses across the company. Th...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Digital commerce in India will grow to $250 billion by 2030: Google and Deloitte reportIndia's digital commerce is set for massive growth, reaching $250 billion by 2030. Quick commerce will expand significantly, becoming a nor...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Noida transforms into a luxury realty hub as corporates troop inNoida is rapidly becoming a luxury real estate hub, challenging Gurugram's dominance. Developers are partnering with hospitality firms for ...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
BigBasket, 1mg founders plan transition; QED's Morris flags credit tighteningHappy Friday! BigBasket and 1mg founders are preparing to step back from day-to-day roles. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
03 Apr, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Quick commerce expands beyond groceries with VC funding, but scale questions persistIndia’s quick commerce boom, best known so far for grocery deliveries, is rapidly spilling into categories such as food, baby care, constru...
31 Mar, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Baby products quick commerce startup Ozi raises $6.2 million led by RTP GlobalOzi has raised $6.2 million led by RTP Global with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures, Huddle Ventures, Zeropearl VC, and...
24 Mar, 2026, 05.49 PM IST