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Trump tariff hike to 50% on Indian goods sparks calls for self-reliance

Business and startup leaders urge reduced US dependence as Trump's tariff hike on Indian exports threatens $80 billion in trade and hits tech and FMCG sectors

Quick commerce firms tie up discounts, campaigns for Raksha Bandhan

From global diaspora orders to jeweller tie-ups, companies are pulling out all stops to meet last-minute demand

Qcom firms fail to meet basic standards, says Delhi-based workers' union

Union audit of 51 qcom warehouses in Delhi finds poor access to toilets, rest areas, safety gear, and management support for gig workers across major platforms

Inside a dark store: The unseen hands that make 10-min q-commerce tick

The writer steps into a Big Basket dark store, and unlocks the secret that makes your quick commerce app the modern technological equivalent of Alladin's djinn

Swiggy targets office goers with newly-launched category 'DeskEats'

The customers can access offering by searching for "Office" or "Work" to find a collection of nearly 700,000 food items from across 200,000 restaurants live on platform, company said in a statement

Lot of Indian-origin AI, deep-tech talent is moving abroad: Padmaja Ruparel

Deep tech and AI are extremely significant to us: these are emerging sectors with tremendous potential, says Ruparel

Trump scraps $800 import exemption, may dent India's e-commerce exports

The move may impact Indian online sellers and e-commerce companies, many of whom have built businesses around shipping small parcels

Uber Intercity grows to 3,000 routes; unveils premium Motorhomes service

Uber adds 1,000 new routes in intercity push; pilot of luxury Motorhomes to offer TV, lavatory, and mini-fridge for premium getaways starting August 7

Zepto FY25 revenue increases 149% to ₹11,110 crore ahead of IPO plans

The growth numbers came as Elcid Investments, a Mumbai-headquartered non-banking financial company, invested ₹ 7.5 crore in the firm as part of its ongoing funding round

Logistics companies gear up to meet festival season demand surge

Prozo, which provides warehousing and fulfilment services, expects shipment to rise by 50 per cent compared to last year

Bluehill VC to announce final close of maiden fund by end of 2025

Bluehill VC is targeting the final close of its ₹350 crore maiden fund by the end of 2025. The firm has already raised ₹225 crore and has made investments in deep-tech startups

Discounts, nudges, added fees: Qcom quietly making customers pay more

From steep discounts on pricier items to subtle nudges and layered fees, quick commerce firms are tactically steering users toward higher-value purchases to improve unit economics

Blinkit grows its 10-minute ambulance service to 12 vehicles in Gurugram

Blinkit expands its 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram to 12 vehicles and launches an in-house paramedic training programme to improve emergency care

Eternal Q1FY26 results: Profit takes 90% hit on quick commerce push

Blinkit's net order value surpasses Zomato for the first time

Blinkit's switch to inventory ownership to boost margins, expand assortment

Blinkit plans to adopt an inventory ownership model in the next two to three quarters, aiming to improve margins and expand its product assortment, as revealed in its Q1 FY26 results

Zomato parent firm Eternal incorporates food services arm, Blinkit Foods

Eternal, parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, has announced plans to establish Blinkit Foods Limited as a wholly owned subsidiary to focus on food services, including innovation, sourcing, & delivery

Avendus Wealth-Hurun India Uth Series 2025: Zepto cofounders top the list

With 8 alumni featured, BITS Pilani leads all undergraduate institutions, followed by IIT Roorkee and IIT Delhi with 6 each

AI Appreciation Day: 58% students globally use AI for studies, shows survey

In India, 63 per cent of respondents use the technology for academic purposes including homework, projects, additional understanding of material taught in school, and more

PhysicsWallah appoints first chief marketing officer ahead of IPO

Satish Sharma joins as CMO with 20 years of experience as PhysicsWallah prepares for IPO; he will lead marketing strategy and brand positioning amid expansion efforts

Early festival season may trigger fresh wave of gig hiring in FY26

Qcom alone is expected to account for a 60 per cent surge in gig hiring, adding 1.5-2 million roles, said Kartik Narayan, chief executive officer (CEO) of staffing at TeamLease