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Indian organisations on edge as sites fail to Captcha AI intruders
Personal AI agents such as Instinct, Muse, Grokbot and OpenClaw have taken over the consumer internet in the US. But last month, major US banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley, reportedly flagged AI agents such as Meta’s Muse accessing customer accounts using login credentials voluntarily shared by users laying bare the risks of handing AI agents the keys to consumers’ digital lives.
Zomato to roll out price-masking ‘Mehmaan Mode’ for group orders after LinkedIn user’s suggestion
LinkedIn member Ayushmaan Agarwalla, a marketing manager, posted on the networking platform proposing a ‘Mehmaan Mode’ toggle that would remove prices from the app so a host could hand the phone around and let guests order without awkwardness.
Eternal’s Q2 revenue jumps 78% on quick commerce growth; profit misses estimates
The growth was driven largely by rapid expansion of the Gurugram-based company’s quick commerce business, which reported a 79% YoY increase in net order value (NOV) to Rs 20,940 crore. During the September quarter, Blinkit continued to aggressively add dark stores and expects to exceed its March 2027 target of 3,000 stores by 500.
Eternal’s Q2 profit rises; SBI flags customer data leak
Eternal’s Q2 profit has surged, with Blinkit contributing significantly to the growth. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Eternal’s District growing faster than planned but most exposed to agentic AI
Eternal's District platform is outpacing earlier growth forecasts, highlighting a robust market appetite. The net order value saw an impressive 58% increase year-on-year, although an adjusted EBITDA loss was noted. The company recognizes potential risks from agentic artificial intelligence to its operations. Furthermore, District is developing infrastructure for India's events economy via public-private partnerships. Overall, Eternal is committed to enhancing customer experiences and significantly expanding its service offerings.
Eternal’s Deepinder Goyal teases new AI product, Dark.ai
The company is expected to announce the product later on Wednesday. Details about Dark.ai, including its intended use cases and target customers, remain unclear. The Zomato and Blinkit parent reported a 92.3% on-year jump in net profit to Rs 125 crore in the second quarter of FY27. The company's revenue from operations rose 77.6% to Rs 24,138 crore.
Want an early signal on the economy and stocks this festive season? Watch 19 stocks, and what their managements say in the next 20 days
There is a set of companies that sees the shape of the economy before economists do. They know when a household decides to spend or hold back; to buy better things or cheaper ones. This festive season, what these companies sell, and what they say about it afterwards, will tell you more about where consumption is headed than any official number. Watch them closely. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
New indicator for New India: 25 stocks whose numbers can reveal what is in store for the economy and the stock market
For decades, there was a familiar way to understand the Indian consumer. Economists waited for GDP, industrial production, inflation, credit growth and other official numbers, and then used them to work out whether households were spending more or pulling back. Those indicators still matter. But the Indian consumer has changed faster than the dashboard used to track consumption and spending patterns. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
India vs West Indies 2026: Full ODI squad, ticket booking, ticket prices, live streaming details
Ind vs WI ODI squad 2026, ticket booking: India vs West Indies 2026 series will feature three ODIs and five T20Is from September 27 to October 17. Check the complete ODI and T20I squads, match schedule, T20 ticket booking details, ticket prices, and live streaming platforms in India.
Amazon Alexa+ launches in India at ₹2,000/month: Leadership on AI, privacy and what’s next
Amazon has launched Alexa+ in India, adding generative AI, personalised conversations and task-performing capabilities to Alexa. Available under Early Access from September 16, it supports Hindi and Hinglish and can work across smart-home devices, Amazon services and partner platforms. Alexa+ will be free for Prime members after Early Access, while other users can access it through paid plans.
Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with generative AI, Hinglish and smarter voice controls
Amazon has launched its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant in India. This new version offers more conversational voice interactions and personalized responses. Alexa+ understands natural conversation and can perform various everyday tasks for users. It is designed to recognize Indian languages and cultural references effectively. The service is currently available for eligible customers under an early access program.
IPL 2026 ticket prices: Check venue-wise booking details for this year’s Indian Premier League
IPL 2026 Tickets: The IPL 2026 season kicks off on March 28th, with tickets for popular franchises like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings expected to sell out rapidly. Fans can purchase tickets through various platforms including BookMyShow, District by Zomato, and official team websites, with prices varying by team and seating category.
Zomato ropes in former executive Shalin Bhatt to head dining out vertical
Bhatt replaces Sankalp Kathuria, who quit Zomato last month. Bhatt is the third head of dining at Zomato in the last two years. Zomato is currently migrating its dining-out users to its newly launched District app.
Swiggy unboxes professional services app Pyng under house of apps strategy
Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Meituan have had multiple apps under the group for various services. It contrasts with the one ‘superapp’ strategy where consumers come for one basic use-case and transact through multiple services. Superapps have not experienced any significant success in India.
Year in Review | Zomato in 2024: A year of milestones, momentum and controversies
In 2024, Zomato achieved profitability milestones and diversified its revenue streams under CEO Deepinder Goyal. The company's quick commerce subsidiary Blinkit expanded aggressively. Zomato also entered the live events and entertainment sector with the District app after acquiring Paytm Insider. The company navigated controversies and regulatory scrutiny while staying focused on further improving its profitability.
Zomato launches District app for movies, events, dining out bookings
Zomato's new app, District, for its going-out vertical, includes dining, live events, and ticketing. This follows efforts to expand this business, including acquiring Paytm’s events division. Zomato aims to create 'super brands' instead of 'super apps'.
Zomato's going-out business clocks Rs 1,849 crore in gross sales in Q2
Food delivery company Zomato on Tuesday reported 389% growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 176 crore in the second quarter, compared with Rs 36 crore a year ago. However, the PAT missed the Street estimate of Rs 260 crore.
Exclusive: Zomato Xtreme is coming back in a different avatar
Zomato Xtreme, using the company's food delivery rider network, offered intracity logistics solutions for packages up to 10 kg, catering to both small businesses and large merchants. However, the service is now being recalibrated and tweaked to focus on the core food delivery strength of the company.
Paytm biz acquisition may boost going-out vertical's gross order value to Rs 10,000 crore by FY26: Zomato CEO
Zomato's purchase of Paytm's events and movie ticketing division hinges on effective customer transition and team integration, as noted by CEO Deepinder Goyal. The Rs 2,048 crore deal includes onboarding 280 employees. Initial operations will remain on separate apps, later merging into a new app, District, aimed at consolidating dining and event services.
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