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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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Oil Jumps as Trump Rejects Iran Proposal, Raising Hormuz Risks
Oil prices rose sharply on September 29 as markets reacted to US President Donald Trump rejecting an Iranian proposal linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The move has renewed concerns about Middle East supply disruptions, keeping crude markets volatile as investors watch diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran. Oil…
Indian Startups Draw Global Investor Interest Despite AI Infrastructure Gap
Indian startups are attracting fresh attention from global venture capital firms even as the country continues to lag the US and China in AI infrastructure and frontier-model investment. A new $250 million Lightspeed fund focused on early-stage AI highlights how investors are increasingly targeting India’s application-layer opportunity. Global Investors Sharpen…
Oil Climbs as Markets Reassess US-Iran Truce Prospects
Oil prices climbed again on September 28 as markets reassessed the chances of a durable US-Iran truce, with uncertainty over diplomacy and the security of Middle Eastern supply routes keeping traders cautious. Brent crude moved above $106 a barrel as geopolitical risks returned to focus. Brent Crude Rises as Truce…
EU Carbon Rules Raise Export Cost Pressure for Indian Businesses
India faces fresh export cost pressure as the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its first full year of operation, requiring importers to account for embedded carbon emissions in covered goods. Indian steel, aluminium and other carbon-intensive exporters are now adjusting to the new compliance and pricing environment. EU…
Sensex Falls 900 Points as Crude Oil Surge Hits Indian Stocks
The Sensex fell more than 900 points in morning trade on September 28 as rising crude oil prices, renewed foreign investor selling and higher US bond yields pressured Indian equities. The Nifty 50 also slipped below 23,000, while the broader market saw widespread selling. Sensex, Nifty Extend Market Losses Indian…
UK Pushes Brussels for Access Under New EU Industrial Rules
The UK is pressing Brussels to prevent British manufacturers from being excluded from the European Union's proposed Made in Europe industrial rules. The dispute centres on public procurement, subsidies and supply chains, with the automotive sector among the industries facing potential disruption. UK Seeks Place in EU Made in Europe…
Vietnam’s FTSE Upgrade Puts Up to $6 Billion in Focus
Vietnam has officially entered FTSE Russell's Secondary Emerging Market category, opening the door to potentially up to $6 billion in foreign investment. The September 21 upgrade follows years of market reforms and could increase Vietnam's exposure to global institutional investors through phased index inclusion. Vietnam Enters FTSE Emerging Market Indexes…
Insurance Stocks Slide After IRDAI Proposes Commission Overhaul
Insurance stocks came under heavy selling pressure on September 24 after IRDAI proposed sweeping changes to insurance distribution, including new commission structures, lower Expense of Management limits and stricter controls on sales practices. PB Fintech and Turtlemint were among the biggest losers as investors assessed the potential impact on distribution…
Nava Eyes $200 Million Funding at $750 Million Valuation
AI infrastructure startup Nava is in talks to raise around $200 million from existing investor Greenoaks, potentially valuing the company at about $750 million. The proposed funding would come less than six months after Nava raised $22 million as demand for AI compute infrastructure accelerates in India and Asia. Nava…
PB Fintech Crashes as IRDAI Overhaul Hits Insurance Stocks
PB Fintech shares came under heavy selling pressure on September 24 after IRDAI proposed major changes to insurance distribution economics. The sell-off came as the broader Sensex plunged 1,247 points, pressured by higher crude oil prices, rising US bond yields and renewed global market concerns. PB Fintech Shares Plunge After…