# Economic Times : Business News

> Business & Share Market News: Sensex, Stock, BSE, NSE, Nifty & Stock Market News

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.et.reader.activities](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.et.reader.activities)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.et.reader.activities`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TIL (Times Internet Limited)
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 13,468,054
- **Rating:** 4.63 / 5 (271,056 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.6.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-15
- **First published:** 2011-11-25
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 43 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.et.reader.activities)
- **Website:** [https://m.economictimes.com/](https://m.economictimes.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/privacypolicy.cms](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/privacypolicy.cms)

## Description

The Economic Times Chrome extension offers comprehensive access to the latest business and stock market news including Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, and personal finance insights. Stay informed with live updates, breaking news, and expert analysis from top industry experts to make smart investment decisions. The extension features detailed coverage across multiple sectors like technology, economy, corporate, commodities, and currency markets.

With features such as customizable watchlists, portfolio tracking, offline reading, push notifications, and social sharing, users get a seamless experience for managing their investments and staying ahead in the financial market. The app provides slideshows, news tickers, and widgets to ensure you never miss important events or market movements, making it an invaluable tool for investors and business enthusiasts alike.

## Rankings

- #10,878 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.et.reader.activities.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA`
- `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO`
- `com.truecaller.permission.sdk.internal.read_account_state`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for informative, up-to-date market news and a readable, user-friendly interface, especially valuable for traders. However, repeated complaints focus on intrusive ads and pop-ups even on paid subscriptions, delays in invoicing and weak customer support, and issues with subscription upgrades not taking effect after payment. There is also a market expectation that the e-paper should be free. Overall, content quality and usability are strong, but subscription handling and pricing are notable drawbacks.

### Pros

- Informative, up-to-date market news and well-presented content
- User-friendly, readable UI and formatting
- Useful for traders with credible articles and insights
- Pocket-friendly price / good value for access

### Cons

- Persistent ads and subscription pop-ups despite having a paid plan
- Billing delays and lack of timely invoicing/support response
- Paid subscriptions not activated/upgraded after payment
- Pricing expectations about the e-paper (desire for free access)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.et.reader.activities)