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Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar quit amid top-level rejig

Quick commerce platform Instamart has seen key leadership departures with COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar resigning due to personal reasons. Both executives, formerly of Flipkart, played crucial roles in the quick commerce business. This comes as Swiggy, Instamart's parent company, faces intense competition in the rapidly growing quick…

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Beyond the top 3, Amazon and Flipkart wage war to win the quick commerce crown

Ecommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are aggressively expanding their quick commerce operations, aiming to capture market share from established players like Blinkit, Instamart, and Zepto. Flipkart Minutes is rapidly growing its fulfilment centres, focusing on tier 2 and 3 cities, while Amazon Now plans to extend its dark store network…

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy visits India; to meet PM Modi on Thursday

The visit comes as Amazon sharpens its focus on quick commerce in the country. The company announced that it is expanding its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, to 300 cities. Currently, Amazon Now has about 500 dark stores across 15 metro and non-metro cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad,…

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MTF hits record Rs 1.27 lakh crore as investors borrow more to buy stocks. Is it a ticking time bomb?

Indian investors are ramping up margin trading at a record pace, pushing the MTF book to an all-time high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026, up 65.4% YoY, according to CareEdge Ratings. Despite stagnant market turnover and heavy FII outflows, leverage in equities continues to build, raising concerns…

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Flipkart Minutes expands to 1,000 stores as quick commerce competition intensifies

Flipkart's quick commerce arm, Minutes, is rapidly expanding, aiming for 1,500 fulfilment centres in over 180 cities soon. This aggressive growth, adding about 100 stores monthly, targets both metros and smaller markets, differentiating from competitors like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. Minutes is leveraging Flipkart's vast customer base to offer a…

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QOSMIC raises $3.3 million from Prosus, Accel, South Park Commons to solve space’s growing data bottleneck

Bengaluru-based QOSMIC has secured $3.33 million in seed funding to tackle a growing bottleneck in space: getting vast amounts of satellite data back to Earth. The newly raised capital will be used to scale manufacturing, integration and testing capabilities, while expanding engineering teams across optics, mechanical systems and electronics.

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MoEngage acquires AI startup Aampe in first acquisition; eyes more deals in US, Europe

Customer engagement platform MoEngage has acquired AI startup Aampe, bolstering its artificial intelligence capabilities. MoEngage cofounder and chief executive Raviteja Dodda said the company is evaluating more inorganic growth opportunities, particularly in markets such as the US and Europe.

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Zuckerberg bets on Kunal Shah for WhatsApp’s aggressive financial services, AI push

Meta's WhatsApp is set for a major financial services and AI push with Kunal Shah at the helm. This move aims to leverage AI agents and the Meta AI chatbot to drive growth, particularly in India, a key market with over half a billion users. Shah's appointment signals India's growing…

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Inside Meta's India investments: First Reliance, now Cred

This was among the tech giant's biggest investments in the Indian startup ecosystem, which also shot Shah into the elite club of global tech leaders. Zooming out, here’s a look at Meta’s other investments in India, one of its biggest and most lucrative markets.

The Economic Times

RBI clears loans, SBLCs against FCNR(B) deposits under swap scheme

Banks can now offer loans to non-residents and issue standby letters of credit against FCNR(B) deposits under the RBI's swap facility. This regulatory clarity from the central bank allows Indian banks, including overseas branches, to lend to non-residents who then place these funds as FCNR(B) deposits, serving as collateral. This…

The Economic Times

RBI clarifies FCNR(B) loan, SBLC eligibility under swap scheme

Indian banks can now offer loans to non-residents and issue standby letters of credit against FCNR(B) deposits under a new RBI swap facility. The central bank clarified that this swap covers only the principal amount of eligible deposits, not interest. This move aims to boost foreign currency inflows by allowing…

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Beyond brand visibility: Why media partnerships matter for business growth and thought leadership

As digital advertising becomes more crowded, brands are reconsidering their strategies to reach business audiences and decision-makers. Media partnerships, branded content, thought leadership, and advertising on The Economic Times can help organisations build credibility, strengthen brand awareness, and connect with senior business leaders in a trusted environment that goes beyond…

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NCLT posts Byjus-Aakash hearing for July 16 as parties seek time for settlement

Aakash Educational Services and Think & Learn's resolution professional requested a delay in NCLT proceedings, citing advanced settlement talks for the Aakash shareholding dispute. The National Company Law Tribunal has adjourned the matter to July 16, expecting a resolution. This development follows reports of ongoing settlement discussions between Manipal Education…

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Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platform

MeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.

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NPCI plans to enable unified e-mandate tracking for all UPI apps

The National Payments Corporation of India is set to unify UPI e-mandate management for all third-party apps, allowing users to view subscriptions in one place. While viewing will be centralised, cancellations will still require visiting the original booking app. This move aims to simplify the rapidly growing UPI AutoPay feature,…

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Cybersecurity firm Mitigata raises $15 million funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Bengaluru-based cybersecurity firm Mitigata has secured $15 million in a funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The capital infusion will fuel headcount expansion, bolster research and development, and drive international market entry into the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Mitigata's AI-powered platform offers comprehensive cybersecurity solutions, addressing the escalating…

The Economic Times

Software-hardware loop fuelling all new AI super cycle

While energy and cooling challenges persist, a lot more hardware requirements are expected to emerge, Synopsys CIO Sriram Sitaraman told ET. While energy and cooling pose challenges, innovation is anticipated to overcome these. Enterprises are also seeing productivity boosts from AI in repetitive tasks, shifting towards efficient model usage and…

The Economic Times

Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation push

Cathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI assistant powered by its latest model, Muse Spark, alongside privacy-focused features such as “incognito chat” built on confidential computing infrastructure using chips from AMD and Nvidia.

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Harley-Davidson's Entry-Level Motorcycle Is A Smash Overseas. Will The US-Bound Model Do the Same?

The MoCo's partnership with Indian motorcycle giant Hero MotoCorp has already seen success, and more models are reportedly on the way very soon.

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Deeptech startup BioCompute is moving out of India; founder explains why

Founded in 2024, BioCompute is developing DNA-based data storage technology that converts digital data into synthetic DNA sequences, enabling ultra-dense, energy-efficient storage capable of archiving vast amounts of information in a tiny physical footprint.

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PE firms, mid-market companies drive India’s new GCC wave

India's Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape is shifting, with private equity-backed and mid-market firms now driving significant expansion. These companies are leveraging GCCs beyond cost savings to build advanced capabilities in AI and engineering, creating substantial value for their portfolios. This trend signifies a maturing strategy for PE firms, moving…

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Inside Zepto's profit push ahead of its IPO

Zepto's upcoming $1 billion IPO highlights the quick commerce sector's investment surge. Despite strong order volumes, Zepto's aggressive low-price strategy has led to significant operating losses, though per-order losses are narrowing. Investors will closely watch its ability to improve monetisation and profitability while maintaining growth.

The Economic Times

Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutiny

Privacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on potential privacy violations for users and bystanders due to always-on cameras, and challenges under India's data protection law. While the technology promises independence, calls are mounting for stringent safeguards against…

The Economic Times

Jio revs up IPO engine; Accenture shock sinks IT

Jio Platforms has kicked off its IPO process with the filing of its draft papers with Sebi. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Reliance Jio eyes India's own satellite broadband network

Reliance Jio is exploring a plan to build its own satellite network for India. This initiative aims to bring internet access to remote areas. The company is also partnering with global satellite providers. This dual approach will speed up service delivery. Jio is establishing ground stations to support this ambitious…

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