Every '70s home bar had this; now it's the retro bar decor you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift storeA 1970s vintage ice bucket is a popular thrift store find. These colorful, insulated plastic containers offer a sense of comfort and person...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
No degree, no startup, just water: Man makes Rs 80,000 a month selling Rs 5-per-litre chilled RO water during heatwave. Simple business idea wins praiseViral business idea: A viral video showcases a young entrepreneur selling chilled RO water from a battery-powered rickshaw. He delivers pur...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
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 ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Bengaluru founder spots a clever Rs 40 fruit-selling trick at a Tamil Nadu railway station. The psychology behind it is fascinatingA simple fruit cup sold for Rs 40 at a Trichy railway station revealed a powerful business lesson. A Bengaluru founder noticed how a tall g...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Flipkart revamps Shopsy to take on Meesho, Amazon Bazaar in value commerce segmentShopsy has over 450 million app downloads and delivers across more than 20,000 pin codes, but did not disclose its annual transacting users...
25 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Amazon layoffs 2026: Amazon fires another wave after 30,000 cuts — who is next, and why AI is replacing jobs faster than anyone warnedAmazon Layoffs Hit Selling Partner Services: The latest Amazon layoffs are tied directly to the company’s broader restructuring efforts. Ac...
15 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Beyond metros: How small towns are driving the next wave of India’s e-commerceIndia's e-commerce boom is expanding beyond metros, with Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities now driving significant new demand. Improved internet, di...
15 May, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Is your watermelon safe to eat? This simple cotton ball test can reveal hidden chemical adulteration at homeWatermelon Safety Check: Summer heat brings a surge in watermelon demand. Concerns are rising about artificial colouring used to enhance fr...
13 May, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
In 1994, Pierre Omidyar built a simple auction website during a holiday weekend, and ended up creating eBayIn 1995, Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb, a primitive auction site, revolutionizing online commerce. This platform, later known as eBay,...
09 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 56: An acquisition, a divestment, and a JV for EV. Ready for re-rating?Bulls argue this company is becoming a complete mobility-platform supplier in India: Power solutions and aftermarket, braking and safety. B...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Pani puri wala took one big step by selling his cart for his wife’s treatment, but his loyal customer went even further for himA pani puri vendor’s sudden disappearance led to an unexpected story of resilience and second chances after a regular customer tracked him ...
24 Apr, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
India's FDI plan for ecommerce; Tata charges up iPhone bizIndia is planning to allow FDI in inventory-based ecommerce exclusively for exports. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
15 Apr, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
IRS 1099-K rule change: Higher $20,000 limit brings relief for gig workers and online sellersThe new 1099-K tax rule brings relief for small sellers and gig workers using apps like PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. The higher reporting l...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.48 AM IST
Fixing tax issues of small online sellers, reducing cost of litigation for MSMEs will help the sector: FISMEAt a roundtable event held recently in the capital, FISME tabled the current MSME issues plaguing the industry in a presentation to ‘Friend...
27 Dec, 2023, 10.40 AM IST
Small online sellers doubt impact of revised ecommerce FDI policyE-commerce attracted several small and medium traders, giving them an additional sales avenue and a larger market base in the beginning.
29 Dec, 2018, 08.03 AM IST