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₹10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund Launches, Markets Watch Impact
The ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund launch marks a major policy intervention aimed at accelerating India’s small business expansion. Announced amid slowing private capex, the fund raises a critical question: can structured capital finally help SMEs scale sustainably or will execution risks limit outcomes? SME Growth Fund Launch Signals Policy Push on Scale The ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund launch…
Zomato Tests Subscription Model to Strengthen Customer Retention
Zomato subscription model test signals a strategic move to improve customer retention and increase repeat orders. The company is experimenting with new membership formats aimed at delivering value through discounts, exclusive benefits, and improved user engagement in a competitive food delivery market. Zomato Subscription Model Test Reflects Retention Focus Zomato subscription model test comes at a time when customer retention…
Zomato Tests Subscription Delivery Model to Improve Profitability
Zomato is experimenting with a subscription-based delivery model as it looks to improve margins in a highly competitive food delivery…
Zomato Tests AI Menu Pricing to Improve Restaurant Margins
Zomato is testing AI-driven menu pricing to help restaurants optimize margins and respond dynamically to demand patterns. The move reflects…
Zomato Swiggy Margins Hit as Discount Wars Return
Zomato and Swiggy face margin pressure as discount wars return, signaling a shift back to aggressive customer acquisition strategies in…
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Goa’s Shackathon Vision Fuels New Startup Tourism Narrative
Goa’s growing “Work From Beach” startup vision is gaining fresh attention in 2026 as the state promotes innovation-focused tourism through events like Shackathon. The initiative reflects a broader effort to position Goa as more than a holiday destination by attracting founders, remote workers, creators, and digital entrepreneurs. Goa Startup Ecosystem…
Karnataka Revives Startup Grants Amid India’s Founder Funding Race
Karnataka’s decision to reopen its ₹50 lakh startup grant window highlights how Indian states are intensifying competition to attract founders, deep-tech startups, and innovation-led businesses. As startup ecosystems expand beyond Bengaluru, state governments are increasingly using grants, subsidies, and policy incentives to secure long-term economic growth. Karnataka Startup Grant Push…
India’s Startup IPO Pipeline Expands Sharply Ahead of 2026 Listings
India’s startup IPO market is gaining momentum again as more than 20 new-age companies prepare for public listings in 2026. After a cautious phase in 2023 and parts of 2024, improving market sentiment, stronger profitability metrics, and rising retail participation are pushing startups back toward Dalal Street. Startup IPO Market…
MeraCollege is Simplifying Career Decisions for Thousands of Students Across India
In a country where students are often overwhelmed by endless course options, entrance exams, counselling confusion, and unreliable admission information, platforms that offer clarity are becoming more important than ever. MeraCollege is emerging as one such student-focused platform that is helping aspiring students make informed academic and career decisions with…
Samsung Labour Dispute Intensifies as South Korean Government Intervenes
Samsung is facing renewed labour tensions in South Korea after workers intensified demands around wages and working conditions, prompting government officials to step in for mediation efforts. The dispute has again placed the spotlight on labour rights inside one of the world’s biggest technology companies. Samsung Labour Dispute Returns To…
Deepinder Goyal’s Temple Wearable Begins Limited Early Access Rollout
Deepinder Goyal’s health-tech startup Temple has officially started its early access rollout with the first 100 wearable units ready for shipment. The experimental brain-health device marks Goyal’s latest move beyond food delivery and into India’s growing consumer health technology sector. Temple Wearable Enters Early Access With First 100 Units Temple,…
Karnataka Reopens Startup Grant Applications With ₹50 Lakh Funding Boost
Karnataka has reopened applications for its flagship ELEVATE startup grant programme, offering early-stage startups a one-time funding support of up to ₹50 lakh. The latest round marks the 25th call under the initiative and introduces four separate categories aimed at improving access for women founders, SC/ST entrepreneurs, and startups outside…
Core Sector Growth Climbs As Infrastructure Demand Picks Up
India’s core sector growth has reached a two-month high, supported by rising steel and cement demand linked to infrastructure activity. The latest industrial data indicates improving momentum in construction-led sectors, offering early signs that public capex spending and project execution are regaining pace. India’s core sector growth accelerated to a…
Delhi Transport Strike Threat Raises Supply Chain Disruption Fears
A possible transport strike in Delhi-NCR has triggered concerns across logistics, manufacturing and quick commerce sectors. Businesses dependent on truck movement, warehouse operations and last-mile delivery networks are now preparing contingency plans to avoid delays, inventory shortages and rising operational costs. The Delhi transport strike threat has placed NCR supply…
India Launches First Weather Futures Market Linked To Mumbai Monsoon
India has entered the weather derivatives market with the launch of its first rainfall-based futures contract tied to Mumbai’s monsoon season. The new exchange-traded product aims to help businesses hedge against weather-linked financial risks as climate uncertainty and monsoon volatility continue to impact the economy. India’s first weather futures market…