PIE DAY 2024
How banks look to reclaim the QR code-based payments market
HDFC, Axis, and Yes Bank aim at small business payments with apps like Smarthub Vyapar, Axis Neo, and Yes Biz, offering loans and tracking. UPI transactions reached 8.8 billion in May 2024, with 330 million QR codes. Competing with fintechs like PhonePe, 170 million merchant apps are in use. Banks employ ICICI Pockets and SBI Yono.
Swiggy Instamart to focus on household consumption, immediate use cases products, says head
Swiggy Instamart head Phani Kishan Addepalli said the quick commerce platform's focus will continue to be on items of household consumption and those with immediate use cases, even as the company tries to expand beyond groceries and every day products. He was speaking at the India Health Snacking Summit in Delhi.
Best gaming tablets to level up your games (June 2024)
Unleash your gaming potential with the best gaming tablets on the market. From sleek designs to robust performance, these devices offer a superior gaming experience. Featuring high-resolution displays, responsive touchscreens, and powerful processors, these tablets deliver immersive gameplay anywhere you go. Whether you're into intense action games or strategic adventures, these top picks are your ticket to gaming excellence.
Best Tablets Under 10000: Best Tech on a Budget
Discover the top tablets available for under ₹10000 in our comprehensive guide. We evaluate the best options, focusing on performance, display quality, battery life, and value for money. Whether you need a tablet for entertainment, education, or work, our curated list ensures you find the perfect device to fit your budget and needs.
Best tablets under 20000 for performance, display, and battery life (June 2024)
Explore the best tablets under 20000 which feature powerful processors, vibrant displays, and ample storage. Ideal for students, professionals, and entertainment enthusiasts, these budget-friendly devices offer excellent performance and versatility. From all the top-notch brands, find the perfect tablet that balances quality and affordability, ensuring a seamless experience for work, study, or leisure.
Burger King offers, discounts: Full list of items, freebies
Burger King is free deals this week as one will get free hamburger, Croissan’wich, soft-drink, cheeseburger, original crispy chicken sandwich.
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Equity's 4-year rally sees more Indians adopting SIP culture
Covid-induced lockdowns, which spared millions of ordinary officegoers the daily commute and spawned a loyal army of equity investors, appear to have drastically altered the asset-class mix of household savings in India.
How Google and Meta's Ad transparency reports reveal—and conceal—political Ad spend
Despite abundant data, Google and Meta’s ad transparency reports often obscure more than they reveal. While intended to enhance transparency, critics argue they create an illusion of openness, complicating the analysis of political ads and raising concerns about content moderation.
Asian Paints sees rural trends improving; headwinds in Nepal & Egypt to impact near-term performance
Asian Paints anticipates a surge in rural market demand in the first quarter of the current financial year. While expecting B2B growth in the second quarter post-elections, it eyes robust expansion in government and infrastructure sectors. However, geopolitical concerns and macroeconomic challenges in Nepal and Egypt may affect near-term performance.
Has the luxury e-commerce bubble burst?
More brands and more products in more geographical regions. More sales. Beyond the eye-watering spending required to build the infrastructure to ship all those orders and process all those free returns, it was a model that undercut much of what had appealed to consumers in the first place.
Apple is obtaining it's share of the AI pie - here's how
The tech giant’s annual developer conference is likely to focus on artificial intelligence.
P2P lenders to stop liquid funds; and other top tech, startup stories this week
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms have decided to halt one of their most attractive products from March 31 following increased regulatory scrutiny by the Reserve Bank of India, we reported on March 22.
National Pi Day 2024: What are restaurants like Blaze Pizza, Burger King and Taco Bell offering?
This national pi-day get some amazing deals on your favorite pies and cuisines. National Pi Day will see miraculous offers from Taco Bell, Papa John’s, Blaze Pizza, DoorDash, and others on Thursday, March 14.
Govt looks for a fix in Google vs Indian apps; NPCI eyes evenly-sliced UPI pie
As Google and Indian internet firms face off on billing, the government is seeking a return to the status quo and a “long-term solution”. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Google pushing an alternative to WhatsApp enterprise messaging
Google is pushing an alternate mobile phone messaging system in the country that could disrupt the growing use of WhatsApp by enterprises for communicating with customers.
10 Best Telescopes for Exploring the Night Sky and Beyond (2024)
Embark on a journey through the cosmos with this list of the best telescopes available online. From beginner-friendly models ideal for budding astronomers to advanced options for seasoned stargazers, this comprehensive overview covers a wide range of telescopes suited to various needs and preferences. Whether you are observing celestial phenomena or simply marveling at the beauty of the universe, this article has everything you need to make an informed choice and enhance your stargazing experience.
GenAI could reshape the world, act as an equaliser: Ravi Kumar, Cognizant
As GenAI begins to move into the mainstream in 2024, I believe this technology has a chance to break this trend and become an equaliser for society.
How AI can transform our web browsing experience
Google and Microsoft already have dipped their fingers, toes, and several limbs into the AI pie, meaning your browsers are much smarter than they were last year. But it’s not just the biggies who are going all in; lesser-known browsers are also incorporating AI to make everyday surfing a better experience.
Smart surfing: How AI could change the browsing game
Google and Microsoft already have dipped their fingers, toes and several limbs into the AI pie, meaning your browsers are much smarter than they were last year. But it’s not just the biggies who are going all in; lesser-known browsers are also incorporating AI to make everyday surfing a better experience.
Prudence has taken precedence over populism in this interim budget: Nilesh Shah, Envision Capital
Post-May, FIIs will see India as the next stable place for five years. Unlike China, India is still part of an EM allocation, but that may change soon. The government's fiscal prudence and focus on mid-income housing are positive for the market. Private capital is expected to invest in the infrastructure. PSU banks may benefit from fiscal consolidation and potential privatisation. The bond market is looking favorable. FIIs are waiting for the May election outcome and evaluating China's value play. India's potential as a country allocation is not far away.
Interim Budget measures that Modi govt needs to take to widen doors for global companies
Budget 2024: India seeks investments from global corporations to strengthen domestic capability in various sectors. The interim budget presents an opportunity to improve ease-of-doing business and attract higher investments. A 'plug and play model' for manufacturing operations would be beneficial for global corporations. Tax certainty and effective contract enforcement are crucial for the economics of global supply chains.
National Pie Day 2024: Deals, offers, and other details
According to the National Day Calendar, apple pie did get 37% of votes, higher than pecan pie (16%), cherry pie (14%), blueberry pie (9%), and others (24%, with chocolate the dominant other choice). Know in detail about the National Pie Day.
UK looks for greater share in India auto sector under FTA: Official
India's Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal, has said that countries negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with India are looking to gain a greater share in the country's rapidly growing automobile sector. The industry has strengthened in various areas, including auto-grade steel, components, and tires, and is now shifting from conventional internal combustion engines to electric vehicle (EV) battery-based systems.
Were expectations of FII flows coming back with a bang in 2024 misplaced? Shibani Sircar Kurian answers
Shibani Sircar Kurian says: “So far earnings have been predominantly led by domestic businesses, which are still holding up well. The second sector, which has also been a key contributor to earnings has been the banking sector. Incrementally, we are seeing some degree of margin pressure and therefore, you need to moderate earnings from that perspective.”
Top 5 Defi tokens to lookout for in 2024
The future of finance is no longer a hazy vision; it's being built brick by brick in the vibrant world of DeFi. While each of the tokens mentioned above offers unique value and potential, Retik Finance stands out because of innovation, poised to redefine how we interact with money and reshape the financial landscape for years to come.
Bharat Tex 2024: India set to unveil global textile powerhouse ambitions in mega exhibition
The Bharat Tex exhibition in February aims to showcase the entire textile value chain, involving participants from farmers to fashion designers. Hosted at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi in the capital, the event signifies India's commitment to becoming a global textile powerhouse, driven by innovation, collaboration, and the "Make in India" initiative.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Planning to allocate Rs 10 lakh across sectors in Samvat 2080? Here’s a quick guide
"We expect banks, manufacturing, and capital goods segments to do well. Budget spending on defense and infra, interest rates peaking and continuing push to Make in India & China + 1 factors are the basis of our expectations. Defensive sectors like Pharma will also be important to combat possible market volatility due to news flow and macro events."
Bleak days ahead for IT firms as macro trends crimp spending; and other top, tech stories this week
Reluctance by clients to go for large spends on digital transformation over the past few quarters has taken a toll on big IT firms. Subdued macroeconomic trends have meant cutting down on discretionary spending and projects that do not immediately require investments.
Wealthy Indian diaspora wooed by DLF for luxury apartment sales
DLF Ltd., a top Indian developer, is targeting non-resident Indians (NRIs) living abroad to invest in luxury apartments in India. NRIs purchased 20% of all homes sold by DLF between April-September, with most demand coming from the US, UK, Singapore, and Gulf region. NRI savings in India rose to about $189 billion in 2022. DLF is reserving inventories in all new launches for NRIs and aims to launch luxury projects worth $2.4 billion in the year through March 2024.
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