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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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Asia Pacific equities rebound on tech rally as valuation worries resurface
Asia Pacific equities rebound on strong tech sector momentum, but caution is returning to markets as stretched valuations, uneven earnings visibility and global macro risks temper investor enthusiasm after the latest rally. Tech driven rebound lifts regional sentiment The latest uptrend in Asia Pacific equities has been powered by robust…
UK markets brace for Autumn Budget as debt, taxes and growth fears intensify
UK markets brace for Wednesday’s Autumn Budget with investors preparing for potential tax adjustments, tighter fiscal positioning and renewed warnings on sluggish growth. Government debt levels, borrowing pressures and the macro outlook are at the center of market attention ahead of the announcement. Markets prepare for a fiscally tight budget…
US triggers fresh reciprocal tariffs as global supply chains brace for disruption
New tariff waves loom as the United States imposes fresh reciprocal duties on multiple trading partners, placing renewed pressure on global supply chains already strained by geopolitical uncertainty and elevated logistics costs. The move marks a significant escalation in trade tensions entering the next fiscal cycle. US tariff decision signals…
US earnings season begins with S&P 500 set for strongest revenue growth in years
US corporate earnings season kicks in with the S&P 500 on track for its best revenue growth in three years, signalling resilient consumer demand, stronger business spending and stable corporate fundamentals despite uncertainty around rates and global conditions. S&P 500 enters earnings cycle with momentum building The start of the…
Europe targets intra EU trade boost as bloc considers removing internal barriers
Europe eyes domestic trade boost as new analysis shows that removing remaining internal barriers across the European Union could raise intra EU trade by nearly three percent, strengthening the single market at a time when global headwinds are intensifying. EU moves to deepen single market integration The prospect of a…
Global South agenda dominates post 2025 G20 as US and China skip summit spotlight
The Post 2025 G20 Johannesburg Summit placed the Global South agenda at the center of global economic debate after both China’s Xi and the United States skipped top level participation, pushing emerging economies to take a more assertive leadership role. Global South fills leadership vacuum at Johannesburg The absence of…
Global firms plan new market entries as trade uncertainty persists worldwide
Global businesses shift strategy as fifty percent of multinational firms now plan new market entries to counter prolonged trade uncertainty, signalling a decisive move toward diversification and risk redistribution across key regions. Global firms respond to prolonged trade uncertainty The shift reflects how companies are rethinking global expansion in response…
Gold prices crash six percent as stronger dollar erases rate cut hopes
Gold crashes six percent globally as the dollar strengthens and expectations of near term rate cuts decline, triggering one of the sharpest single session drops in recent months. The selloff reflects a rapid shift in global risk sentiment as investors rotate back into dollar assets. Short term shock as markets…
Bank of Korea holds rate at 2.50% as next cut pushed to Q1 2026
The Bank of Korea (BOK) announced it will maintain its benchmark interest rate at 2.50 percent during its meeting on 27 November, citing risks from a weak won and elevated housing prices. Policymakers now project the next cut only in early 2026. Why the BOK is staying pat The first…
Banks operate normally on 25 November despite confusion over state holiday notifications
Banks open as usual on 25 November despite state holiday confusion in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh after conflicting circulars circulated online. The situation prompted early morning uncertainty for customers, but banking operations continued without interruption across both states. Short confusion but full banking operations continue The confusion began after state…