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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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The Perception Perimeter: Dissecting Digital Arrests, Voice Deepfakes, and Next-Gen Boss Scams
The days of spotting a cyberattack by looking for bad grammar in a generic email are over. In 2026, the cybersecurity landscape has undergone a violent shift. We are no longer just defending networks and endpoints; we are defending human perception against industrialized, AI-driven manipulation. Through my work engineering intelligent…
Global Markets Await Corporate Earnings for Economic Growth Signals
Global investors are closely watching the latest corporate earnings season for clues about the strength of the world economy. As companies across technology, banking, manufacturing and consumer sectors release quarterly results, markets are assessing whether corporate profits can withstand geopolitical tensions, elevated energy prices and persistent inflation concerns. The topic…
Consumer and Retail Deal Values Hit Six-Year Low Despite Steady Activity
India's consumer and retail sector recorded strong transaction activity in the first half of 2026, but the total value of those deals dropped to a six-year low. The trend reflects a more cautious investment environment where investors continue to back promising businesses but are avoiding large-ticket acquisitions amid global economic…
Centre Releases ₹44,544 Crore Capex Loans to States to Accelerate Infrastructure Growth
The Centre has released ₹44,544 crore in interest-free capital expenditure loans to states so far in FY2026-27, reinforcing its strategy of using public investment to drive economic growth. The funds are expected to support infrastructure projects ranging from roads and railways to water supply, power and urban development while encouraging…
Welcome to Book Elora: The Ultimate Global Literary Platform for Authors and Readers
We are living in an age of stories bridging cultures, inspiring generations and sparking meaningful conversations. The need to find a platform that allows such celebration of literature is more important than ever before. Book Elora is becoming a premier hub for readers, authors, publishers and anyone who values quality…
Tesla and Alphabet Earnings Set Tone for Global Tech Stocks
Global investors are closely watching this week's earnings from Tesla and Alphabet, with both companies expected to provide critical insights into artificial intelligence spending, electric vehicle demand, cloud growth, and the broader outlook for technology stocks during the second-quarter earnings season. This week's Tesla and Alphabet earnings have become the…
Aluminium Scrap Import Debate Intensifies Amid Dumping Concerns
India's aluminium industry is urging the government to tighten quality norms and retain import duties on low-grade aluminium scrap, warning that unchecked imports could hurt domestic manufacturing, discourage fresh investments, and turn the country into a dumping ground for inferior material. India's aluminium scrap imports have become the centre of…
Cabinet’s Chip Manufacturing Push Reshapes India’s Electronics Ambitions
India's latest semiconductor policy marks one of the country's biggest industrial bets in recent years. The Union Cabinet's approval of Semicon 2.0 and a parallel mobile phone manufacturing scheme aims to strengthen domestic chip production, reduce import dependence, and position India as a major global electronics manufacturing hub. India's chip…
Why More Homebuyers Are Choosing Dwarka More, Nawada, and Uttam Nagar for Their First Flat — Insights from 18Builders
If you've spent any time flat-hunting in Delhi, you already know the drill. You call a broker, he shows you three properties that don't match anything you asked for, and by the end of it you've paid a commission that could have gone toward your kitchen fittings. It's frustrating, and…
EPFO Credits Annual Interest Early, Strengthening Household Savings Confidence
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has credited the annual 8.25 percent interest for FY 2025-26 to nearly 35 crore member accounts by July 15, marking its fastest-ever interest payout. The move is expected to improve confidence among salaried employees and strengthen household savings. The EPFO annual interest credit has…