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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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PM Modi Woos Norwegian Investment for Green Growth Sectors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is strengthening economic ties with Norway as India seeks more foreign investment in green shipping, renewable energy, and startups. The outreach reflects India’s broader strategy to attract long-term capital into sectors central to its clean growth agenda. India and Norway Deepen Strategic Economic Cooperation Prime Minister…
PepsiCo’s ₹5,700 Crore India Bet Signals Manufacturing Push
PepsiCo’s ₹5,700 crore investment in India highlights how multinational consumer goods companies are expanding local manufacturing to tap rising demand, improve supply chains, and align with the government’s push to make India a global production hub. PepsiCo Expands India Manufacturing Footprint PepsiCo is deepening its commitment to India with an…
Jio Platforms IPO Reset Reflects New Reality in India’s Listing Market
Jio Platforms’ delayed IPO plans are being seen as a signal that India’s once red-hot listing market is entering a more disciplined phase. Investors are now focusing less on brand names and more on profitability, valuations, and long-term growth visibility. Jio Platforms IPO Delay Draws Attention Across Indian Markets The…
HLO Drive — Drive on Your Terms, Earn on Your Terms
Now Live in Kolkata | Coming Soon to Other Major Cities Across India Introducing HLO Drive: Kolkata's Smartest Driver Partner Platform Are you a skilled driver in Kolkata looking for better earnings, flexible hours, and complete independence? HLO Drive is here to change the way professional drivers work. We connect…
The Agentic AI Race Isn’t About Noise. Global Tech Firm TENCYS Knows That
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, much of the spotlight is focused on flashy demos, billion-dollar announcements, and futuristic promises. Yet, away from the noise, TENCYS is taking a different route by quietly building practical, business-driven agentic AI systems that solve real operational problems for enterprises. TENCYS approaches…
Rapido Raises ₹2,300 Crore to Challenge Ola and Uber
Rapido has secured ₹2,300 crore in fresh funding as the Bengaluru-based mobility startup scales its ride-hailing business. The capital will help the company expand into more cities, strengthen technology, and intensify competition with Ola and Uber in India’s fast-growing transport market. Rapido Fundraise Marks a Major Milestone for India Mobility…
India Expands Export Reach to 1,821 New Global Markets in FY26
India’s export diversification strategy helped Indian products enter 1,821 new global market-product combinations in FY26, reflecting a broader push to reduce dependence on a few countries and strengthen the nation’s position in international trade. India’s Export Diversification Strategy Gains Momentum in FY26 India’s export diversification strategy has delivered a notable…
Haryana Approves 10 Industrial Policies to Draw ₹5 Lakh Crore Investment
Haryana has approved 10 new industrial policies aimed at attracting investments worth ₹5 lakh crore over the next few years. The state government is focusing on sectors such as electric vehicles, aerospace, agro-processing, logistics, and data centres to strengthen its position as one of India’s leading industrial hubs. Haryana’s New…
Why Gifting Investments Is the New Gifting Cash — And How Sushant Akar Is Already Doing It
SEBI, India's market regulator, released a consultation paper on March 24, 2026 proposing something genuinely exciting, Mutual Fund Gift Cards, also called Gift PPIs (Prepaid Payment Instruments). The idea is beautifully simple: instead of gifting someone a shopping voucher, you gift them an investment. And here is what is interesting,…
PM Modi Rejects Reports of Foreign Travel Surcharge Proposal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dismissed reports suggesting that the government is considering a surcharge on foreign travel by Indian citizens. His clarification has provided relief to travellers, airlines, and the tourism industry, which were concerned about the potential impact of an additional tax burden. PM Modi Denies Foreign Travel…