India's quick commerce sector, led by Blinkit, Instamart & Zepto, faces a tougher 2026 despite explosive growth. Giants Amazon & Flipkart enter, forcing focus on unit economics & profitability. Read more.
Nandini Chakraborty, a 1994-batch IAS officer, becomes West Bengal's first female chief secretary, superseding eight seniors. Her appointment comes months before the state assembly elections.
Nandini Chakraborty creates history as West Bengal's first female Chief Secretary. Learn about her career and this landmark appointment's significance for the state's governance.
Nandini Chakravorty creates history by becoming West Bengal's first woman Chief Secretary. Jagdish Prasad Meena appointed as Home Secretary. Read the full story here.
India's retail sector transformed in 2025 as quick commerce, reaching 33 million users, made instant delivery the norm. Explore the rise, challenges, and future.
Indore's Ahilya Chambers of Commerce writes to PM Modi, demanding urgent policy to regulate e-commerce discounting and price dumping, which they claim is crippling traditional markets and small retailers in the city.
ElasticRun is expanding its dark store network to offer 2-4 hour deliveries in small towns, narrowing losses to ₹145 Cr in FY25. Quick commerce is now its primary growth engine for FY26.
India has negotiated protective measures for its apple growers within the new free trade agreement with New Zealand. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal confirms all safeguards are in place to protect domestic interests.
Odisha creates history by appointing 1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg as its first woman Chief Secretary. She succeeds Manoj Ahuja upon his retirement on December 31. Read the full story.
1991-batch IAS officer Anu Garg is appointed as Odisha's Chief Secretary, becoming the first woman to hold this top post. Learn about her career and this milestone.
Gujarat-based e-commerce startup SwiftMart shifts to a 100% local sourcing model, partnering with 500+ MSMEs. This strategic pivot aims to empower local businesses and boost the regional economy. Discover how this venture is reshaping hyperlocal commerce.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal highlights how India's FTA commitments will unlock global opportunities for its professional services sector. Discover the strategic push for mutual recognition agreements.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal states legally binding FTAs on services will unlock global markets for Indian youth. Experts discuss aligning skills with AI and tech trends.
Swiggy Instamart's 2025 data reveals astonishing trends: a ₹22 lakh top spender, 3-minute iPhone deliveries, and ₹1 lakh on condoms. Discover India's quick commerce revolution.
Madras High Court rejects Tamil Nadu police's claim of no orderlies, takes suo motu note of TOI report. Directs Chief Secretary, Home Secretary to explain by Jan 7. Details inside.
Flipkart acquires a majority stake in AI/ML solutions provider Minivet AI to build core Generative AI capabilities. This strategic move aims to transform e-commerce with visual and conversational discovery. Read more.
Flipkart acquires a majority stake in Minivet AI to enhance its generative AI capabilities for creating dynamic video content from product catalogues. Discover the impact on Indian e-commerce.
Flipkart invests in Minivet AI to transform product catalogues into AI-generated videos, enhancing e-commerce engagement. Discover the strategic move shaping online shopping.
Flipkart's Fliptrends 2025 report reveals Gen Z drives discovery via scroll, Tier 2 cities lead premium spending, and video & quick commerce become dominant habits. Explore India's new shopping DNA.
Science Olympiad Foundation declared the International Commerce Olympiad (ICO) 2025-26 results on Dec 15. Students can check ranks, scores online. Follow steps to download.
India's Commerce Secretary defends high-value basmati rice exports to the US, citing quality and market dynamics. No evidence of dumping found. Explore the full story.
Despite the rapid growth of quick commerce, Hyderabad's traditional fruit and vegetable retailers are holding strong. Discover why sensory experience and trust are key factors keeping customers loyal to local vendors.
Bihar launches weekly 'Udyog Vaarta' for investors to meet Chief Secretary directly, bypassing bureaucracy. Aimed at boosting investment and making Bihar a tech hub.
Surveillance footage shows ICE agents arresting Bruna Caroline Ferreira, linked to Karoline Leavitt. Attorney calls it unconstitutional, DHS cites visa overstay. Full details here.
Swiggy Instamart and Zepto are selling select beauty products for ₹1. Discover the high-margin strategy behind this quick commerce war and what it means for India's $24 billion beauty market.
Congress workers raised slogans for DK Shivakumar as AICC's KC Venugopal landed in Mangaluru, exposing internal dynamics ahead of a key event with CM Siddaramaiah. Read the full report.
US Secretary of State Rubio credits former President Trump for 'very dangerous' peace deals, citing India-Pakistan diplomacy. He outlines a new US foreign policy focus. Read the full analysis.
Rajasthan High Court reprimands state govt for failing to submit a detailed plan to repair 86,000 dangerous classrooms. Education secretary must file affidavit by Dec 5 or appear in court. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Anand Bardhan visited Champawat's Golu Devta temple to review the corridor project aimed at boosting religious tourism and local economy. Details inside.
Chief Secretary V Srinivas directs officials to craft a citizen-centric action plan for 'Developed Rajasthan-2047', focusing on transparency and efficient service delivery. Learn about the state's new governance vision.