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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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Visa startup Atlys eyes 40 million raise amid travel boom
Visa startup Atlys is in talks for a roughly 40 million dollar fundraise as global travel demand continues to rebound strongly. The discussions signal growing investor interest in travel infrastructure platforms that simplify cross border mobility and benefit directly from rising international movement. Visa startup Atlys in talks for a…
Indian digital services exports rise, global IT footprint expands
Indian digital services exports climb as global demand for technology, consulting and remote delivery continues to rise, signaling a steady expansion of India’s IT footprint across international markets. The trend highlights resilience in services trade even as global economic conditions remain uneven. Indian digital services exports climb at a time…
IPO market heats up as new age tech firms raise big
IPO market intensifies as 18 new age tech startups raise ₹41,283 crore in 2025, marking a decisive return of risk appetite in India’s primary markets. Strong listings, improved earnings visibility and selective investor confidence are reshaping how technology companies approach public markets. IPO market intensifies: 18 new age tech startups…
Tier II India startup hubs draw rising investor capital
Tier II India startup hubs like Kochi, Jaipur and Indore are emerging as the next wave for capital flows as investors look beyond saturated metros. Lower costs, strong talent pipelines and improving policy support are reshaping how venture capital is allocated across India. Tier II India startup hubs (Kochi, Jaipur,…
Chandigarh startup count surges as region strategy takes shape
Chandigarh startup count jumps from 10 to 633 in 10 years, marking one of the fastest ecosystem expansions among smaller Indian regions. Policymakers are now pushing a focused regional strategy to convert this growth into sustainable jobs, innovation depth and long term investment inflows. Chandigarh startup count jumps from 10…
General Catalyst accelerates India bets across manufacturing AI defense
General Catalyst ramps up India investments in manufacturing, AI and defense tech as global capital increasingly targets the country’s industrial and strategic technology base. The move reflects rising confidence in India’s policy stability, talent depth and long term demand outlook across critical sectors. General Catalyst ramps up India investments in…
India export surge defies US tariffs, boosts trade leverage
India’s export surge defies US tariffs and is reshaping its negotiating position in ongoing trade talks, as resilient outbound shipments offset external pressure. Strong performance across manufacturing, engineering goods and services has given policymakers fresh confidence amid a challenging global trade environment. India’s export surge defies US tariffs at a…
Lok Sabha clears 100 percent FDI insurance, rural jobs bill tabled
Lok Sabha approves 100 percent FDI in insurance and tables a new rural jobs bill, marking a major policy shift with implications for capital inflows, employment and social spending. The twin moves signal the government’s intent to push structural reforms while addressing rural economic stress. Lok Sabha approves 100 percent…
RBI signals extended low rate regime, markets react cautiously
RBI signals extended low rate regime to support credit growth dominated market discussion as policymakers reinforced their commitment to sustaining economic momentum. Equity and bond markets responded with mixed moves, reflecting optimism on borrowing costs alongside caution on inflation and global monetary conditions. RBI signals extended low rate regime to…
Indian equities slide as Sensex, Nifty extend losses today
Indian equities extended their decline as the Sensex and Nifty ended lower, dragged by selling pressure in IT and metal stocks. HCL Technologies and Tata Steel led the weakness as investors turned cautious ahead of key global cues and domestic macro signals. Indian equities slide as Sensex, Nifty extend losses…