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So what is the real oil price right now?
The Iran crisis highlights the complex reality of oil pricing, differentiating between physical and financial markets. While financial markets anticipate future resolutions, physical markets reflect immediate scarcity and soaring costs due to disrupted shipping and increased freight expenses, leading to significant price disparities globally.
Jio preps May IPO; Wipro slips after results
Jio Platforms is edging towards a long-awaited IPO as markets wobble amid Iran tensions. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
D2C fragrance brand Fifth Sense raises Rs 6.3 crore in round led by OTP ventures
D2C fragrance brand Fifth Sense has raised Rs 6.3 crore in pre-seed funding led by OTP Ventures. The startup, founded by IIM Kozhikode alumni, offers premium, climate-adapted fragrances. This funding round saw participation from Sadev Ventures, ISV Capital, and angel investors, signaling growing investor interest in the evolving perfume market.
Wipro CEO Srini Pallia says market is highly competitive, highlights firm's robust pipeline, AI adoption
Wipro's CEO Srini Pallia remains confident about the company's strong project pipeline. He indicates that ongoing global trade disruptions and tariff changes are not significantly impacting Wipro's business. While some specific client issues were noted in the American market, Pallia believes these will be managed. The company is focusing on leveraging AI for new projects and client solutions.
Global streaming platforms trade control for scale in India’s OTT market
Streaming powerhouses are choosing to partner with Indian digital platforms, looking to delve into the rapidly expanding OTT market without significant risk. Leaders like BBC, Disney+, and Warner Bros Discovery are leveraging local expertise to tap into a massive user base.
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Mobility platforms and the new architecture of Indian cities
Indian cities are transforming. Mobility platforms are now essential urban infrastructure, connecting people and goods seamlessly. These platforms create income for drivers and provide valuable data for city planning. They are also key to adopting electric vehicles. This integrated approach is shaping more connected, accessible, and efficient cities for the future.
India's FDI plan for ecommerce; Tata charges up iPhone biz
India is planning to allow FDI in inventory-based ecommerce exclusively for exports. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Allcargo Logistics strengthens FMCG supply chains amid rising complexity and evolving consumer demand
The company offers integrated, technology-driven solutions for fragmented inventory. This helps companies manage expanding product portfolios and evolving consumer demands.
Eternal vs Swiggy: Quick commerce giants crash up to 32% in 2026 so far. Should you buy now?
Shares of Eternal and Swiggy have fallen sharply in 2026 so far, down about 17% and 32%, amid inflation concerns, potential AI-led job losses, and fears of weaker discretionary spending. While analysts are weighing the risk-reward between the two, Eternal has shown some near-term recovery and strong long-term performance, delivering significant gains over the past three years.
AI-backed brand analytics platform GobbleCube raises $15 million funding led by Susquehanna Venture Capital
Consumer brand analytics platform GobbleCube has raised $15 million in funding led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures and Kae Capital, which invested through its Winner’s Fund. The company plans to use the funds for product development, team expansion and advancing its AI capabilities, founder and CEO Manas Gupta told ET.
For FDI, E-comm exports must be in separate cart
India is considering allowing FDI in inventory-based e-commerce exclusively for exports. This move aims to boost outbound shipments without affecting domestic retailers. Strict safeguards, including physical segregation of warehouses, are being evaluated to ensure export-bound goods are not sold locally.
Oracle stock surges 5% - what's driving the bullish sentiment? Key points for investors
Oracle stock is rising fast because of its strong push into AI and cloud business. New AI tools, big data center plans, and support from major companies are boosting investor confidence. The company is growing well, but high debt and big spending remain risks. Traders are watching closely as the stock shows strong upward momentum in the market.
LinkedIn AI training jobs could pay up to Rs 14,000 an hour: Who can apply, how it works
LinkedIn is testing an AI jobs marketplace that could let users earn up to $150 an hour training chatbots, according to Business Insider. The platform is rolling out early listings, eligibility checks, and AI-led screening to match users with paid training projects.
Tesco partners with Adobe to ramp up AI‑driven personalised marketing
Tesco, Britain's largest food retailer, is joining forces with US software group Adobe. This collaboration will leverage artificial intelligence and Tesco's Clubcard data. The aim is to understand customer needs better and deliver more personalised marketing. This move is expected to enhance customer engagement and drive sales growth across Tesco's various platforms.
Sharon Pais takes over from outgoing Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha, says M-Now will be big growth driver
Myntra, owned by Flipkart, is expanding its rapid delivery service M-Now as a key growth area, new head Sharon Pais told ET. Despite leadership changes, the company will continue focusing on quick commerce, brand expansion, and AI-driven discovery to meet rising demand for faster fashion delivery.
You can now invest in fixed deposits on Zerodha's Coin: Rates, banks and how it works
Zerodha has launched fixed deposit (FD) investments on its Coin platform, marking another step in its push to broaden beyond equities and mutual funds into more traditional savings products.
How Flipkart turned internal mobility into a leadership pipeline
Lateral moves across categories and divisions are a core part of how the company’s employees move into leadership positions. Three executives tell us how a culture that rewards experimentation over pedigree and the freedom to reinvent are shaping Flipkart’s next leaders.
$500 online tool, $20m fraud: FBI shuts down ready-made kit that imitated login pages and stole millions from users worldwide
The FBI Atlanta Field Office and Indonesian authorities have taken down a sophisticated phishing operation using the “W3LL phishing kit.” The platform helped cybercriminals bypass multi-factor authentication, sell over 25,000 compromised accounts, and target more than 17,000 victims worldwide between 2023 and 2024, with fraud attempts reaching $20 million.
Rapid fashion startups are dressed to kill…but can the model keep up?
Venture-backed startups are testing quick-comm for fashion, promising under-hour delivery in metro cities. Despite significant cash burn and heavy discounting to attract customers, investors are betting on this segment's potential. However, challenges like high inventory costs and evolving fashion trends question the model's long-term scalability.
OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger in limbo after Anthropic cuts Claude access
The AI firm has restricted the third-party agent tool OpenClaw from connecting to Claude models under standard plans. Developers would now need to shift to API-based, usage-billed access.
Swiggy cofounder Nandan Reddy to leave company
Swiggy cofounder and head of innovation Nandan Reddy will step down from his role and vacate his board seat. Reddy, who cofounded Swiggy with Majety and Rahul Jaimini, is leaving to start his own venture. Jaimini exited the company in May 2020. Addepalli, who previously led Swiggy’s quick commerce vertical Instamart, was elevated to cofounder in July 2021.
TCS and five other firms empanelled to build & run AI for govt departments
The Centre has empanelled six partner firms, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), to develop and deploy AI solutions across government departments. More than 80 companies had submitted bids for the request for empanelment (RFE), which closed last week, with firms such as KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, EY, Fractal Analytics, Gnani AI and Jio Haptik missing the final shortlist on February 27.
Canva buys Simtheory, Ortto to boost AI, martech muscle
Canva has acquired Simtheory and Ortto to strengthen its AI and marketing capabilities. Both companies were founded by Chris and Mike Sharkey. The Sharkeys will join Canva in leadership roles, contributing their expertise across the company’s marketing and other teams.
IndiaAI GPU Tender: 9 firms clear technical round, flag cost concerns
Nine companies have cleared the technical stage for IndiaAI Mission's GPU tender. These firms are now considering the challenges of rising costs and short contract cycles. Such factors could affect their ability to make significant investments in AI infrastructure.
Flipkart expands Hemant Badri’s role to drive AI agenda
Flipkart is appointing Hemant Badri to lead its AI initiatives, focusing on identifying and operationalising AI uses across the company. This strategic move, in partnership with CPTO Balaji Thiagarajan, aims to integrate AI into customer experience, seller tools, and internal productivity as the e-commerce landscape rapidly evolves.
Cabinet clears Rs 26,069 crore Kamala hydro project to boost clean power in Arunachal
A major hydropower project, the Kamala HEP, has received a significant investment of over Rs 26,000 crore. This 1720 MW project in Arunachal Pradesh will generate clean energy and boost the region's power supply. It will also contribute to flood moderation and socio-economic development. The project is a joint venture and is expected to be completed in 96 months.
CCI okays Torrent Power's proposal to acquire Nabha Power from L&T's arm
The Competition Commission of India has approved Torrent Power's acquisition of Nabha Power Ltd. This deal involves Torrent Power acquiring 100 percent equity stakes in Nabha Power. The acquisition will increase Torrent's operational capacity significantly. Nabha Power operates a thermal power plant in Punjab. This approval marks a key step in the transaction.
GeM facilitates transactions worth Rs 5.03 lakh crore in 2025-26
Government e-Marketplace, GeM, saw transactions worth over Rs 5 lakh crore in fiscal 2025-26. This marks a slight decrease from the prior year. A key factor was reduced participation from the coal ministry. GeM has introduced new features like multi-currency bidding and global tender inquiries. Over 11 lakh micro and small enterprises registered on the platform received substantial orders.
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