Quick commerce firms are hitting pause on expansion of dark stores to keep cash burn in check. Industry executives said companies are renegotiating their lease agreements for these mini-warehouses. An exception is Blinkit, which is backed by parent Eternal’s $2 billion war chest and plans to expand its network to 3,000 stores from 1,544 dark…
With generative AI and Agentic AI boosting productivity by 20-40%, leading to swifter outcomes at lower costs, clients are asking why they are still paying the same per full-time equivalent (FTE).
Happy Monday! Amid rising cash burn, quick commerce firms are pausing expansion of their dark store network. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are reducing traffic to news websites by providing direct summaries, threatening media revenue models. As publishers block AI crawlers or adapt with Generative Engine Optimisation, the dilemma remains: protect content or risk obscurity. Legal battles and partnerships may shape the industry’s uncertain future.
Delhivery share price: Delhivery posted a net profit of Rs 91 crore for the June quarter, supported by stable revenues and improved operational efficiency. Revenue rose 5.6% YoY to Rs 2,294 crore, with express parcel volumes up 14% to 208 million.
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