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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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Gold holds steady as rising global bond yields trigger temporary consolidation
Gold is holding steady even as global bond yields rise, with analysts describing the current gold dip as a temporary consolidation rather than a trend reversal. The gold market remains influenced by bond yields, inflation expectations and investor positioning ahead of key macroeconomic events. Despite the stronger yield environment, gold…
NTT DATA named AI services leader as global tech outsourcing landscape shifts
NTT DATA has been named a Leader in AI application services for 2025, marking a major development in the global tech services industry. The recognition for NTT DATA signals a wider shake up in outsourcing hubs as enterprises accelerate AI adoption and reconfigure technology partnerships for the next wave of…
US markets price in December rate cut despite resilient labor data
US markets are pricing in a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve even as labor data shows continued resilience, creating mixed economic signals ahead of the upcoming inflation print. The rate cut expectations have influenced bond yields, equity sentiment and currency positioning as traders attempt to interpret conflicting macro…
Global investors turn to Abu Dhabi Global Market as Middle East strengthens Asian links
Global investors are increasingly eyeing Abu Dhabi Global Market as the Middle East hub expands its connectivity with Asian capital markets. The growing Abu Dhabi Global Market influence reflects a strategic shift in cross border finance as investors position ahead of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, a key event shaping regional…
Rupee edges higher after RBI announcement as early trade shows mild recovery
The rupee nudged up after the RBI news and the early trade recovery reflected improved currency sentiment against the US dollar. The rupee recovery was modest but signalled reduced volatility as traders assessed the central bank’s policy stance and awaited global cues that could influence exchange rate movements over the…
Fitch raises India’s FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4 percent citing strong demand
Fitch Ratings has raised India’s FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4 percent and the upgraded India GDP outlook reflects sustained consumer demand and the positive impact of ongoing GST reforms. The revision strengthens India’s position as one of the fastest growing large economies despite global uncertainty. The new forecast suggests that…
RBI launches 1 trillion bond buyback and 5 billion FX swap to boost liquidity
The Reserve Bank of India has launched a 1 trillion bond buyback and a 5 billion FX swap to strengthen liquidity in the financial system. The RBI liquidity move aims to stabilise short term money markets, support credit flows and ease pressure in segments affected by tight funding conditions. The…
IndiGo crisis disrupts Nagpur Airport as cancellations trigger fare spikes and chaos
The IndiGo crisis has disrupted flight operations at Nagpur Airport, creating significant delays, cancellations and fare spikes that affected hundreds of passengers. The crisis at IndiGo escalated as ground staff and operational challenges combined to reduce scheduled departures sharply, turning Nagpur into one of the most impacted airports in the…
Gold prices dip as rising US yields shift trader expectations ahead of Fed meet
Gold prices dipped as US yields spiked, and the gold market reaction highlighted increasing caution among traders ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting. The metal’s decline reflected shifting expectations around interest rates, inflation trends and global risk appetite. The movement in gold prices followed a clear pattern. Higher…
India’s advertising market set to touch 2 lakh crore by 2026 despite global uncertainty
India’s ad market is projected to reach 2 lakh crore by 2026, and this advertising growth outlook has held firm even as global markets face instability. The forecast reflects strong domestic demand, digital expansion and resilient spending patterns across major consumer facing industries. The first quarter data and advertiser behaviour…