Samidha Sharma is an Editor at The Economic Times. She specializes in technology and software, with a focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the startup ecosystem. Her insights into AI platforms, SaaS, and corporate finance have been featured extensively in The Economic Times, as well as on Share Market Updates and MSN.
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By: Samidha Sharma, Pranav Mukul
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi anticipates India becoming its largest market in a decade, highlighting dynamic growth and talent. The company is investing in tech centres and a data centre partnership with Adani Group, while exploring logistics and local commerce opportunities.
By: Samidha Sharma
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says India could become Uber’s largest market globally over the next decade and on whether he is open to a partnership with Travis Kalanick. In this conversation with ET’s editor, ETtech, editor-startups, emerging business, new economy Samidha Sharma and Pranav Mukul, he explains Uber’s India strategy across AI, EVs, bike taxis, logistics, and autonomous driving. He discusses the company’s new partnership with the Adani Group, why India’s engineering talent is central to Uber’s AI stack, and how the company sees itself evolving into a broader logistics and work platform. The discussion also covers competition, quick commerce, public transport integration, and whether AI will augment workers or eventually replace them.
By: Samidha Sharma, Pranav Mukul
Pranav Mukul and Samidha Sharma Uber is maintaining its lead over competitors as the company expands in allied businesses, chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said in an interview.
By: Pranav Mukul, Samidha Sharma
Uber's chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi has expressed openness to collaborating with its founder Travis Kalanick on his new autonomous vehicle venture.
Swiggy cofounder and group CEO Sriharsha Majety is confident that the recent surprise defeat of a shareholder resolution on a corporate recast at the food delivery and quick commerce platform will be reversed soon, downplaying concerns over the governance implications of the proposal.
By: Pranav Mukul, Samidha Sharma
The resolution sought to amend Swiggy’s articles of association as part of a broader push to become an Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC). It failed to secure the required 75% supermajority from shareholders, falling short by a slim margin at the meeting on May 21. Becoming an IOCC will allow Swiggy to operate its quick commerce business on an inventory model. Currently, in accordance with the foreign investment rules, it runs as a marketplace of sellers.
By: Pranav Mukul, Samidha Sharma
Swiggy cofounder and group CEO Sriharsha Majety is confident that the recent surprise defeat of a shareholder resolution on a corporate recast at
Swiggy's CEO Sriharsha Majety states the quick commerce market has too many players. He emphasizes focusing on profitability over market share battles. Majety also addresses shareholder concerns about board appointments and dismisses acquisition speculation. Swiggy is confident about its long-term strategy and financial stability. The company aims for sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
By: Pranav Mukul, Samidha Sharma
Pranav Mukul and Samidha Sharma With competition in the quick commerce market intensifying amid aggressive expansion by Amazon and Flipkart, and
By: Samidha Sharma, Pranav Mukul
Tarun Davda, a key figure at Z47 for ten years, plans to exit the venture capital firm by year-end. Sources told us that Davda is exploring launching his own fund or returning to entrepreneurship. This departure follows other senior exits at Z47 and mirrors broader churn in India's venture capital sector.
