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Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.- Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
- 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...
- Apple WWDC 2026 Live Streaming: How and where to watch the big iPhone, Siri and AI announcements online in India tonightApple WWDC Event 2026: Apple's WWDC 2026 begins today, June 8. The company will reveal significant software upgrades for its devices. Expec...
- 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 ...
- The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
- Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
- IKEA sets up India development centre in push beyond sourcingIKEA has launched a new product development center in India. This positions India as a key hub for designing home furnishings for both loca...
- FirstClub raises $55 million from Peak XV, Sofina; valuation doubles to $255 millionQuality-focused grocery delivery startup FirstClub has secured $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, ...
- On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...
- Policybazaar founder warns of insurance squeeze; IT's buying spreeHappy Wednesday! Policybazaar’s Yashish Dahiya has warned that proposed commission caps could disrupt the insurance distribution industry. ...
- Nexus, Rainmatter invest Rs 225 crore in Agilitas SportsAgilitas Sports secured Rs 225 crore from Nexus Venture Partners and Rainmatter. This funding will fuel expansion in manufacturing, brands,...
- Indian travellers can now make UPI payments across CambodiaIndian travellers can now pay in Cambodia using UPI. This new service allows them to scan Cambodia's KHQR code with their UPI apps. Payment...
- Eternal's District ramps up sports push, eyes acquisitionsEternal's District platform is expanding into India's booming sports market, moving beyond ticketing to venue bookings and brand partnershi...
- EV-maker Simple Energy raises Rs 250 crore, eyes IPO in FY28 second halfBengaluru-based Simple Energy has secured Rs 250 crore in funding to boost manufacturing capacity and expand its retail network. The electr...
- Wall Street pushes to more records as profits keep piling up for US companiesU.S. stocks hovered near record highs as strong corporate earnings, led by Snowflake and Dollar Tree, offset macro concerns. Oil price vola...
- US stocks today: US stocks hold near records even as crude oil prices rise againU.S. stocks hover near record highs despite economic pressures from the conflict with Iran. While oil prices rebound, strong corporate prof...
- Jio launches Rs 200 OTT pack with 15 apps, 1,000 TV channels and unlimited 5GJio has introduced a new Rs 200 OTT Pass. This pass offers subscriptions to 15 OTT platforms and over 1000 live TV channels. It also includ...
- Senco Gold shares fall 3% despite 151% jump in Q4 net profit; firm tops FY26 guidanceSenco Gold share price over 3% despite a 151% net profit jump to Rs 157 crore in Q4, driven by strong revenue growth and improved margins. ...
- Memorial Day 2026: Is Costco, Walmart, Target, Publix, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Whole Foods and Kroger open? Banks closed as federal holiday store hours confuse shoppersMemorial Day 2026: Costco closed; Walmart, Target, Publix, Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger open with regular or modified hours. Banks closed acro...
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