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Zepto's market position; TCS' AI verdict at AGM

Zepto pulls ahead of Swiggy Instamart on orders, but heavy burn continues. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Zepto overtakes Instamart in order count, trails Blinkit in scale and profitability

​​​​​F​or the January-March quarter of FY26, Blinkit reported a net order value of Rs 14,386 crore, compared with Zepto’s calculated net order value of Rs 7,591 crore and Instamart’s Rs 5,674 crore, according to data compiled by ET from the DRHP.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Market wrap: Sensex closes flat, Nifty holds 23,400; Titan, Eternal lead gains

Indian stock markets finished the trading session with minor gains. The Sensex and Nifty saw fluctuations throughout the day before settling higher. India VIX, a measure of market volatility, experienced a notable decline. This indicates a period of relative stability after intraday movements. Investors observed the market's performance as it…

The Economic Times · Jun 4

QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact

Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others like alco-bev and retail show divergence based on cost structures and input reliance. Platform businesses are relatively insulated but face risks from restaurant partner struggles…

The Economic Times · May 26

ETtech Explainer: How Swiggy’s failed bid to become an Indian firm matters for Instamart

Swiggy's bid to become an Indian-owned-and-controlled company (IOCC) has been delayed after shareholders failed to approve changes to its articles of association. This governance reset was crucial for its Instamart unit to gain inventory flexibility and improve margins, a strategy that benefited rival Eternal.

The Economic Times · May 22

Your Swiggy, Zomato orders may get costlier as fuel prices rise

Fuel price hikes may impact food delivery and quick commerce firms Eternal and Swiggy. Elara Capital reports a manageable near-term cost pressure. Gig workers might seek higher payouts. The impact on earnings is expected to stay under control. Companies may share the burden through customer charges, absorption, and delivery partner…

The Economic Times · May 20

Red alert: 15 stocks most vulnerable to FII selling as DIIs refuse to step in

Foreign institutional investors have divested approximately $53 billion from Indian equities since September 2024, leading to significant ownership shifts. Fifteen large-cap stocks, including HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel, remain highly vulnerable due to dominant FII holdings and a lack of domestic institutional support, despite overall DII market dominance.

The Economic Times · May 18

Is your portfolio FII-proof? 7 stocks Jefferies says can defy the $53 billion foreign selloff

Foreign investors have divested $53 billion from Indian equities since late 2024, leading to underperformance against emerging markets. Domestic institutions have stepped in, becoming the dominant force and increasing their shareholding to a record 18.6%, effectively 'domesticating' the market and cushioning FII selling pressure on select stocks.

The Economic Times · May 14

Samir Arora-backed Helios Flexi Cap Fund increases stake in Tata Motors, Eternal, Paytm, 8 others in April

Helios Flexi Cap Fund, backed by Samir Arora, boosted its holdings in Tata Motors, Eternal, and Paytm during April. The fund also increased its stake in eight other companies, including Hero MotoCorp and Bharat Electronics. Conversely, exposure was reduced in HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and Ather Energy. Titan Company and…

The Economic Times · May 14

SoftBank logs $600 million paper loss on India-listed portfolio in March quarter

SoftBank's Indian investments faced a significant downturn in the January-March quarter. Several prominent companies like Swiggy and Ola Electric saw their market value drop. This led to substantial paper losses for SoftBank's Vision Fund. Despite overall gains from other investments, the Indian portfolio's performance highlights recent market challenges. SoftBank has…

The Economic Times · May 13