In 1948, a supermarket problem sketched in simple lines inspired a new code: And the barcode quietly transformed modern shoppingWhat began as a mundane challenge in a local grocery store ignited the spark of a revolutionary idea. Inventors Bernard Silver and Norman J...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Weis Markets rolls out Instacart's AI-powered caper carts to reinvent in-store shoppingWeis Markets has partnered with Instacart to launch AI-powered Caper Carts, bringing smart shopping cart technology to select grocery store...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Wipro's Rs 15,000 crore buyback opens today: Analysts expect 7-8% returns for retail investors. Here's howWipro's significant Rs 15,000 crore share buyback has commenced. Eligible shareholders can tender shares at Rs 250, a substantial premium t...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
ADIA to sell 2.3% Lenskart stake in Rs 1,944 crore block dealAbu Dhabi Investment Authority is set to divest a 2.3% stake in Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 crore via a block deal. This follows So...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Goldman Sachs buys CMR Green Technologies shares on listing day after strong debutGoldman Sachs India Equity Portfolio bought shares worth Rs 49.82 crore in CMR Green Technologies on its listing day, which saw a 43% premi...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Utkal Speciality Industries IPO: Check GMP, price band, subscription and other detailsUtkal Speciality Industries India's IPO opens Wednesday, aiming to raise Rs 34.5 crore with shares priced between Rs 62-66. The SME issue, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Extreme heat dents productivity at India garment factories supplying global brandsIndia's garment factories face severe heat challenges. Productivity drops up to 10% affect global brands like Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer. H...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
SpaceX IPO: How to buy shares in Elon Musk company? Full list of countries from which international investors can buy stocksHow to buy SpaceX IPO: Trading under the symbol SPCX, SpaceX has picked a handful of brokerage firms to distribute shares in the IPO to ret...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
We don't even know where LIC's office is: Rajesh Exports chief amid regulatory heatRajesh Exports Chairman Rajesh Mehta clarified LIC's investment in his company, stating the insurer bought shares over two decades from the...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Retail investors can play on as AMCs cap gold betsThree major asset management companies have imposed purchase restrictions on large investors in gold mutual fund schemes. This move aims to...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Exchange of old gold has risen almost 60% year-on-year, say jewellery retailersGold prices are soaring in India, prompting a surge in old gold exchanges. Consumers are trading in existing jewellery to buy new pieces. T...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
National Doughnut Day 2026: Krispy Kreme, Dunkin', 7-Eleven and Duck Donuts offer free treats and sweet dealsNational Donut Day 2026 will be celebrated on June 5 with free doughnuts, discounts and special promotions from major chains across the Uni...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Wipro buyback alert! Last date to buy shares to participate in Rs 15,000 crore share buybackInvestors must purchase Wipro shares by today, June 4th, to be eligible for the company's Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, as Friday, June 5t...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.33 AM IST