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Transforming governance through AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) could streamline college admissions by collating student data, suggesting colleges, filling out common applications, and applying for scholarships. Universities would benefit from faster, more efficient seat allocation and scholarship awarding, simplifying the entire process. AI-enabled chatbots can provide very specific and contextualized responses in multiple languages to queries from citizens and even deliver a wide range of citizen-centric services.
Swiggy launches 'Eatlists', a global-first feature in food delivery
The company said like creating and sharing music playlists, Swiggy's Eatlists feature will enable food enthusiasts to curate and share their favourite dishes directly within the Swiggy app.
15 places to buy Amazon liquidation pallets in the USA
Discover reputable companies offering Amazon liquidation pallets with a wide range of products at competitive rates. From electronics to household essentials, these top 15 companies provide quality goods for wholesalers, retailers, and bargain hunters.
Koo calls it a day; Paytm Bank, auditor lock horns
Once touted as India’s response to Twitter, it’s curtains for homegrown microblogging app Koo. Details on this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Food delivery market size to cross Rs 2 lakh crore by 2030: Bain-Swiggy report
The online food delivery market in India is on a significant growth trajectory, with Zomato leading in market share. Swiggy's overall gross order value has been increasing, as reported by Prosus. By 2030, the industry is set to witness substantial expansion, driven by convenience and improved customer experience.
Heat, humidity or hale: 'majboori' makes gig workers brave the elements
The weather extremities this summer can, of course, impact any and all. But for those whose daily bread depends on their job, there aren't many options. While companies like Swiggy, Zomato and others made some efforts to relieve their delivery partners of the heat to some extent by offering them refreshments, and resting areas according to the gig workers they weren't very helpful.
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Heat, humidity or hale: 'majboori' makes gig workers brave the elements
As Delhi's extreme summer transitioned from heatwaves to humidity and now monsoon rains, gig workers on two-wheelers continued delivering essentials. Despite weather hazards, they endure long shifts, often over 12 hours, due to economic necessity. Efforts by companies to provide rest areas and emergency support have been limited and sometimes inaccessible.
Food Inc eyes quicker commerce on match day
With India battling South Africa in the T20 World Cup final this Saturday, quick commerce, food delivery services, restaurants, and brands are bracing for a massive order spike. As fans cheer on the Men in Blue, bars and restaurants screening the match anticipate packed houses and a jump of 20% to 50% in online sales.
Focus on 'Nyay' instead of 'dand': Amit Shah welcomes 'swadeshi' criminal laws
Union home minister Amit Shah announced the implementation of three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—while addressing a press conference on Monday, marking a significant change in India's criminal justice system 77 years after independence.
Best Air Coolers in India to get your through the Summer - June 2024
Are you looking for an air cooler for your home? If so, then continue reading this article to where we have curated a list of the best air coolers in India. All of these air coolers are equipped with excellent cooling features for efficient cooling. Go through the article, find the one that suits you the best and place your order using the buying link given below.
India vs South Africa T20 World Cup Final: Food Inc eyes quicker commerce on match day
As the national men's cricket team aims to end the drought for an ICC trophy, bars and restaurants that plan to screen the match for fans back home expect to host a full-house and also cater to an increase of 20% to 50% in their online sales.
The initiative for doorstep delivery of services, which has been inactive for nearly three months, awaits relaunch
Delhi's doorstep service delivery programme faced delays and discontinuation, impacting residents' access to essential documents. The initiative, involving partnerships and mobile service facilitation, awaits government approvals for potential revival to benefit the community once more.
Consumer spending peaks in non-metro Indian cities: Visa
Visa, a global digital payments provider, revealed on Thursday that non-metro cities in India such as Dharamshala, Mullanpur, and Vishakapatnam are emerging as the biggest daily spenders. This insight comes from Visa Consulting and Analytics' consumer spending trends for the 2024 summer cricket season. Notably, there has been an overall increase in online transactions across all segments, with food and grocery delivery apps showing a 23% surge in usage.
Best BLDC Fans in India for Efficient, Silent and Consistent Air Delivery (2024)
Are you looking for a BLDC fan for your home? If so, then continue reading this article to learn about the best BLDC fans in India. These fans offer you an energy efficient, silent, consistent, and environmentally friendly experience. Explore all the given options and find the one that suits you best.
Should you buy a house now before property prices soar or wait for home loan interest rates to drop?
A favourable wealth effect, driven by a sharp rise in the equity markets, is enticing many first-time homebuy ers to take the plunge, while affluent buyers are looking for second homes. If you are a fence-sitter, still unsure about when to buy a house, this market presents a big dilemma. Is it the right time to buy a house?
Personalising palates on cloud nine
Cloud kitchens, or virtual kitchens, are transforming the dining industry by operating exclusively for delivery or takeout, leveraging technology to optimize efficiency and cater to modern diners' needs for convenience, variety, and personalization. India's online food delivery market, valued at ₹410.97 billion in 2021, is projected to reach ₹1,845.76 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 30%. Cloud kitchens excel by using data analytics to understand customer preferences, enabling chefs to experiment with new dishes and operate cost-effectively, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Top startup & tech stories this week
Welcome to a brand new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter. The week was packed with important stories broken by our reporters. Here’s a recap if you missed these stories.
Extreme summer heat & loss of productivity lead to an all-time high demand for delivery personnel
Extreme summer heat, rising absenteeism, and productivity loss have led to a high demand for last-mile delivery and warehouse personnel in India. About 2,000 delivery personnel are dropping off daily in quick commerce and 5,000 in food delivery, with an estimated 2.1-2.2 lakh people needed for replacement hiring daily. The monthly attrition of riders, warehouse staff, pickers, packers, and loaders is at a high of 30-40%.
Delhi hospital fire: How unchecked private nursing homes thrive amid high costs & poor infra
The high costs of medical care at private corporate hospitals in Delhi, combined with inadequate infrastructure at government facilities, have led to a significant increase in the demand for private nursing homes. Unfortunately, these facilities often disregard regulations, with little effort from the administration to ensure compliance and accountability.
Why Mukesh Ambani can't ignore a new consumer habit
Reliance Industries (RIL) chairman Mukesh Ambani is expanding the company's retail empire to include quick commerce services through JioMart. This move aims to compete with players like Blinkit and BigBasket, leveraging Reliance's extensive reach and resources. The shift towards quick commerce reflects changing consumer habits, favoring convenience and instant deliveries.
Food delivery, quick commerce take a bite out of QSR sales: brokerage reports
For the overall QSR industry, revenue growth for the final quarter of FY24 was at 9% on a year-on-year basis, down from 18% a year ago, while both same-store sales growth (SSSG) and average daily sales (ADS) declined, a report from brokerage firm BNP Paribas Exane said.
Food bound for Gaza rots as Egypt's Rafah crossing stays shut
Egyptian officials and sources say humanitarian operations are at risk from military activity and that Israel needs to hand the crossing back to Palestinians before it starts operating again. Egypt is also worried about the risk of Palestinians being displaced from Gaza.
As mercury rises, so does the demand for home delivery
Ecommerce platforms are experiencing a surge in demand for essentials like groceries, leading to a spike in deliveries. This surge is also increasing the demand for manpower at dark stores and distribution centers. Orders in the National Capital Region have seen a sharp increase, with consumers also ordering ice-creams and beverages online.
Zepto customer receives nearly-expired 10kg flour pack, company says 'eat it in 7-days.' What happened next?
Delhi resident Gajender Yadav received a 10 kg packet of wheat flour from Zepto with an expiration date just eight days away. Frustrated, he took to social media to share his experience, humorously inviting Zepto to help him finish the flour. The post went viral, prompting a response from Zepto, but further escalation occurred when customer care advised him to consume the flour within seven days. Yadav's witty updates and criticisms of Zepto's handling of near-expiry products gained widespread attention.
Mumbai-based JP Infra announces delivery of over 2,000 units at Mira Road
Mumbai based JP Infra said it plans to to delivere over 2,000 completed units two years before the RERA deadline. According to reports, the demand for ready-to-move-in homes has surged from 78 per cent in 2022 to 85 per cent in 2023. Mumbai has the highest demand for ready-to-move-in properties.
Amazon, Flipkart to have quick commerce play in certain categories: Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua
Quick commerce platforms like Zepto, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart are venturing into ecommerce categories such as fashion, electronics, home appliances and luggage, and go beyond just daily essentials and groceries.
Zomato logs fourth straight quarter of profit at Rs 175 crore
Food delivery platform Zomato on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 175 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as against a loss of Rs 188 crore reported in the year-ago period.
Akamai eyes edge computing units in three Indian cities
In a move to expand its global compute business, cloud computing giant Akamai Technologies is eyeing Indian cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad for potential edge computing facilities by the end of the year, according to their CEO Tom Leighton.
Government push to help ONDC get shopfront on ecommerce sites
The Centre has asked Amazon and Flipkart to set up Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) storefronts on their home pages to help the government-backed network scale up operations and assist with deliveries, said executives aware of the development. The aim is to boost operations and order efficiencies as well as iron out glitches and delays on ONDC, they said.
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