Sony’s digital-only PlayStation future sparks debate over game ownershipUnlike physical discs that can be traded, resold, or passed on, digital purchases are licences linked to user accounts. So is it really own...
PlayBlue raises $2.7 million in seed funding to expand omnichannel sports retail businessSports retail startup PlayBlue has secured $2.7 million in seed funding to launch its omnichannel platform and first flagship stores in Ben...
Two-wheeler exports and EV adoption signal strong consumer resilience: Sachin Relekar, Axis MFIndian consumer demand shows surprising strength, with auto sales exceeding expectations across both traditional and electric vehicles. Exp...
Standard Chartered processes real-time remittance to India in 37 seconds using Swift's new frameworkStandard Chartered has achieved a world first, processing a cross-border remittance to India in a mere 37 seconds using Swift's new retail ...
Shopping without searching: The Agentic AI future Amazon, Swiggy and Zepto are building in IndiaAI's influence on online shopping is rapidly growing, with agents now completing tasks like purchases. Major platforms like Amazon, Swiggy,...
PlayStation is going all-digital: Sony to stop releasing new games on disc from 2028Sony is phasing out physical game discs for PlayStation, with all new titles launching digitally from January 2028. This significant shift,...
June auto sales data: Commercial vehicle turns consensus player; brokerages list stocks to buyIndian automakers reported strong performance in June 2026, with healthy demand across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicle...
Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts onlineSony is phasing out physical game discs for new PlayStation releases starting January 2028, embracing a fully digital future as online purc...
Pump-and-dump operation: Sebi bans 221 entities for up to 7 years; Hanif Shekh fined Rs 10 crSebi has taken significant action against a large-scale pump-and-dump operation, imposing a barring on 221 parties, including the alleged r...
From niche to mainstream: How India's bond market reinvented itself over the last 10 yearsIndia's bond market has transformed significantly over the last decade, moving from an opaque, institutional-focused space to a more transp...
Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bidsIndia's state-run oil companies have proven indispensable during national crises, from floods and pandemics to global conflicts. Despite pa...
GTA VI pre-orders: PS5 startup screen takeover, release date, price and physical edition explainedPlayStation is rolling out its most extensive console promotion for Grand Theft Auto VI as pre-orders begin. The game now features a custom...
Meesho CHRO Ashish Singh quits in second senior-level exitIn an internal note to employees, CEO Vidit Aatrey said Singh will remain through the transition period and help in finding his successor. ...
GTA 6 price finally revealed as Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open today; Rockstar details Ultimate Edition and launch bonusesRockstar Games has unveiled Grand Theft Auto VI's pricing and launch editions, with the Standard Edition set at $79.99 and the Ultimate Edi...
IRFC OFS subscribed over 1.5x by institutional investors; govt to exercise greenshoe optionThe government’s offer for sale in IRFC received a strong response from institutional investors, with the non-retail portion subscribed 1.8...
Generative AI expanding role in shopping, to enable AI-led purchases: ReportGenerative AI is set to revolutionise consumer shopping, moving beyond discovery to completing transactions. Young shoppers, particularly G...