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Zepto overtakes Instamart in order count, trails Blinkit in scale and profitabilityFor the January-March quarter of FY26, Blinkit reported a net order value of Rs 14,386 crore, compared with Zepto’s calculated net order va...
Anthropic wants AI development to slow down globally, warns humans could lose control otherwiseIn a long article on its website, titled "When AI builds itself", Anthropic said it would be good to have the option to slow or temporarily...
Ola Electric’s QIP boost; AMFI benches Stable MoneyHappy Friday! Ola Electric has raised fresh capital through a QIP. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivotJapanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geo...
PE, tu ab toh Asia mein aur bhi aajaAs global investment circles widen, Asia is capturing the keen interest of major investors. Prominent firms such as Blackstone and EQT are ...
Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup fundingJapan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies...
India tech jobs decline: AI, US immigration impact recruitmentIndia's technology job market faces its slowest period in over two years. Active tech job openings have dropped significantly. Global uncer...
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gearIndia’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Four myths about the falling rupee and what India must actually doIndia's rupee is facing pressure from global events. The nation needs a plan to tackle weaknesses that amplify these impacts. Energy indepe...
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
Oracle leaves freshers in limbo; D2C carts go coldHappy Friday! Oracle has started pulling back campus offers from top institutes, leaving students caught in the crossfire. This and more in...
Uber-backed Lime reveals revenue surge in US IPO filingLime, the electric bike and scooter company, has filed for a U.S. initial public offering. The firm reported a significant increase in year...
UpGrad, Unacademy file application with CCI for mergerEdtech firms UpGrad and Unacademy have filed for antitrust clearance with the CCI for their proposed merger. UpGrad will acquire Unacademy ...
UPI volumes report 3% dip in April to 22.5 billion transactions after record high numbers in MarchUPI transactions in April saw a minor dip from March but a 25% rise year-on-year. While UPI shows resilience, India's digital payments sect...
Gold loan fintech companies build own loan books as RBI tightens normsGold loan fintech startups are pivoting from loan sourcing to building their own loan books due to tightened RBI regulations. Companies lik...
Competition doesn’t limit growth in India: Groww’s Lalit Keshre on building a full-stack wealth platformAfter steering Groww to a blockbuster IPO in under a decade, Keshre was named Entrepreneur of the Year at The Economic Times Awards for Cor...
Groww Q4 FY26 results: Operating revenue surges 87%, net profit more than doublesBillionbrains Garage Ventures, operating Groww, saw operating revenue surge 87% to Rs 1,505 crore in the March quarter of FY26. Full-year r...
India’s consumer sector sees funding dip but deal activity surges in FY26Indian consumer sector investment declined in FY26. Investors are now favoring smaller, diversified deals over large bets. Deal volume, how...
'Salary growing, wealth shrinking': CA explains ‘India's silent middle-class crisis’, says Rs 1.5 lakh salary is same as 10-yr-old payUrban Indian households face a 'silent crisis' as rising incomes fail to keep pace with escalating costs of living, leading to stagnant rea...
India venture debt deployment grows marginally in 2025 to $1.3 billion: ReportVenture debt in India reached $1.3 billion in 2025. Deal numbers decreased, indicating slower startup funding. Venture capital investments ...