WhatsApp usernames’ India hiccup; Zepto’s unusual legal structureWhatsApp’s big bet on usernames has hit a regulatory speed bump in India. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
02 Jul, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Karnataka HC judge recuses from hearing gig worker welfare law petitionsJustice Suraj Govindaraj recused himself from hearing petitions challenging Karnataka's gig worker law due to a potential conflict of inter...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by Zayn Malik: ‘Life is funny; things change, people change, but you will always be you. So stay true to yourself and never sacrifice who you are for anyone’ - Former One Direction singer on never losing yourselfSinger Zayn Malik's quote of the day, to 'stay true to yourself' can resonate powerfully with many. In a world of constant change and digit...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Delhivery gets ecommerce bump; Amazon shakes up qcommDelhivery CEO Sahil Barua said ecommerce deliveries are leading the company’s growth. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
29 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Platforms, IAMAI move Karnataka HC against gig workers welfare lawThe petitions come after the state government did not respond to IAMAI's request to defer the levy of the gig workers' welfare fee until th...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Amazon’s rapid delivery push triggers $15 billion rout for Eternal, SwiggyEternal and Swiggy have pioneered India’s 10-minute delivery space, but rising competition is intensifying pressure. Blinkit and Instamart ...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
All-night food delivery booms as changing eating habits of young consumers, FIFA fuels demandLate-night food delivery in India has doubled over the past year, with a reported surge of 12-15% for orders placed between 11 pm and 3 am....
29 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Delhivery’s Barua bets on consolidation; Amazon, Flipkart’s qcomm price warHappy Monday! Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua told us in an interview that the logistics sector is likely to see more consolidation. This and mor...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Logistics market can’t support more than three players, further consolidation likely: Delhivery's Sahil BaruaDelhivery is entering its next phase of growth, with CEO Sahil Barua betting on high-growth segments while continuing to push hard to expan...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Amazon, Flipkart spark quick commerce price war as Blinkit, Instamart hold the lineIndia’s quick-commerce market is back in a discounting spiral. Amazon and Flipkart are turning up the heat, but incumbents Blinkit and Swig...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Psychology says people who give funny pet names to their friends may be strengthening bonds without even realizing itPsychology says giving friends funny pet names may reflect social bonding, shared identity, humor, and emotional closeness. Here's what psy...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
'I was in denial with the idea of quick commerce’: BigBasket founder Hari MenonBigBasket founder Hari Menon is stepping down as CEO after 15 years, reflecting on the company's evolution from scheduled deliveries to emb...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Tribal council rejects Blinkit's trading license permission in MeghalayaMeghalaya's Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has denied Blinkit a trading license, citing concerns over its business model impacting...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar quit amid top-level rejigQuick commerce platform Instamart has seen key leadership departures with COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar resigning due to personal reaso...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Beyond the top 3, Amazon and Flipkart wage war to win the quick commerce crownEcommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are aggressively expanding their quick commerce operations, aiming to capture market share from establ...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Walmart's Flipkart, Amazon step up India 'quick commerce' bet as competition heats upWalmart's Flipkart and Amazon are accelerating their quick commerce expansion in India, targeting smaller cities to compete with domestic p...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Inside Zepto's profit push ahead of its IPOZepto's upcoming $1 billion IPO highlights the quick commerce sector's investment surge. Despite strong order volumes, Zepto's aggressive l...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.52 PM IST