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.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
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 ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1963, a homeowner knocking down a wall in Cappadocia found a hidden passage, and Derinkuyu opened a city undergroundDuring a standard home remodeling project in Cappadocia, Turkey, the excavation unexpectedly unveiled Derinkuyu, an extensive underground c...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.21 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
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Zepto Q4FY26 revenue up 75% at Rs 7,498 crore, narrows loss to Rs 1,538 croreQuick commerce firm Zepto reported a 75% revenue surge to Rs 7,498 crore in Q4 FY26, while narrowing its loss to Rs 1,539 crore. The compan...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
WWDC 2026: Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, child safety tools and more — Biggest announcements from AppleApple has announced its biggest AI advancements at WWDC 2026. A completely redesigned Siri will understand context and perform actions acro...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Here to win quick commerce, will become market leader in near-term: Samir Kumar, Amazon India chiefAmazon is planning to aggressively expand its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, aiming for market leadership despite moderating quick...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Ola’s valuation crashes 99%; Snapchat India ad pushHappy Thursday! American investor Vanguard has slashed the fair value of Ola's parent company. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Disp...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Titan's big wager on the premiumisation boom now rests on watches priced above ₹25,000Titan is significantly increasing its focus on premium watches. The company anticipates that timepieces priced above Rs 25,000 will soon ac...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
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,...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Promptly save a fortune: Tips and tricks that will help propel you aheadSave money on AI tools with smart LLM token management. Parminder Singh, CEO of Reliance Enterprise Intelligence, shares six practical tips...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Supriya Sahu IAS is fascinated by this rare Nilgris plant: Even in harsh summer, its unique leaves can trap and store water to surviveIAS officer Supriya Sahu has brought attention to Hedyotis verticillaris, a rare plant found in the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
After Zudio boom, Trent still has a long runway for growth: Noel TataTrent Chairman Noel Tata sees the retail firm in its early growth phase. He is confident of achieving ambitious revenue targets. The compan...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
30 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep printed photos in drawers aren't resisting technology. For them, concrete visual cues can anchor autobiographical recallPrinted photos serve as powerful memory triggers, aiding in detailed autobiographical recall, especially for older adults and those with Al...
26 May, 2026, 05.44 PM IST