Festive spending drives record UPI transactions in OctoberUPI processed transactions worth Rs 31.53 lakh crore during the month, a 16% rise from a year earlier and the highest on record, signalling...
01 Nov, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Black Friday 2026: Could buy now, pay later offers leave shoppers facing a bigger financial headache after the holidays?Black Friday shopping can lead to manageable but potentially harmful financial consequences for consumers, particularly with buy now, pay l...
01 Nov, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Millennials lead AI shopping adoption in India at 84%, ahead of Gen Z: McKinseyIn India, Millennials are leading the adoption of artificial intelligence for shopping, with 84 percent using AI tools. Gen Z follows close...
01 Nov, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Rs 30 per kg rice gets no takers in fair price shops, claims PMK chief AnbumaniChennai's subsidized rice scheme at Rs 30 per kg has reportedly seen poor sales figures recently. PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss indicated...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Ankur Warikoo recalls getting a ‘Sadhana cut’ in the US, shares why his second year changed everythingAnkur Warikoo recalled how living with his US roommate transformed his otherwise forgettable second year abroad. From an $8 haircut machine...
30 Oct, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Pentagon investigates suspected cyberattacks: Did hackers trigger freezer failures at US military bases and put food supplies at risk?The Pentagon is investigating whether hackers caused refrigeration failures at US military stores in August, spoiling food across at least ...
30 Oct, 2026, 02.20 AM IST
Karwa Chauth shopping spreads beyond the North as D2C sales surge 64%Karwa Chauth shopping is expanding beyond north India, with direct-to-consumer sales on GoKwik’s network rising 64% year-on-year in the six...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
DoorDash strikes $17 billion deal for US rival Instacart in bets on grocery deliveryDoorDash is set to make waves in the grocery delivery market with its planned acquisition of Instacart, valued at approximately $17 billion...
29 Oct, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- FTC orders Walmart, Delta and others to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay
"We intend to scrutinize the opaque methodology that some companies in these industries may be using to determine how much consumers pay or...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
Walmart, Target, and Kroger are changing how they price groceries — here's what you need to knowGrocery giants like Walmart, Target, and Kroger are embracing technological advancements to refine their pricing strategies. Walmart has op...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Living in a ₹1 crore flat and acting like a slum dweller: Woman calls out resident after ₹300 Swiggy order is delivered to wrong flatRitika ordered groceries worth ₹300 through Swiggy, which were mistakenly delivered to another flat. After contacting the delivery partner,...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Rome says no to tourist tax, plans short-term rental curbs to tackle overtourismRome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri has decided against implementing an entry fee for tourists visiting the city. He believes that regulating shor...
28 Oct, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
In US swing districts, high prices dominate minds but not always ballotsAmerican consumers express significant concerns over rising living costs impacting their daily shopping habits. Many voters remain loyal to...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Life beyond a metro: India's festive shoppers boost Myntra's orders by nearly 2X in key categoriesMyntra's Big Fashion Festival resulted in nearly double the order volumes compared to regular business days. New customer additions from no...
26 Oct, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Finnish family living in Mumbai shares 10 things that amaze them about India, from 10-minute grocery deliveries and UPI payments to metro and cinema experienceA Finnish family residing in Mumbai shares their delightful discoveries about the daily conveniences that have left a positive impression. ...
25 Oct, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Reel deal: The next big thing in online shopping is playing on your screenE-commerce platforms in India are leveraging video content to enhance product discovery and customer engagement. Creator-led videos provide...
23 Oct, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
What made this US woman in Delhi fall in love with India? Internet has suggestions after her kirana store video goes viralAn American woman living in New Delhi, Kristen Fischer, has sparked an online conversation after sharing a video of her visit to a neighbou...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.34 AM IST