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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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Fairfax IDBI Bank Deal Faces Delay Over Valuation Concerns
The Fairfax IDBI Bank deal may face a delay as the government and Canadian investor Fairfax Financial Holdings remain apart over valuation. A reported ₹81-per-share offer for a 60.72% stake has put the proposed ₹53,000 crore transaction under renewed scrutiny. Fairfax IDBI Bank deal hits valuation roadblock The proposed Fairfax…
Coforge Chairman Resigns After Audit Flags Board Evaluation Gaps
Coforge chairman O.P. Bhatt has resigned after an internal audit flagged gaps in the company’s board evaluation process and disclosure of related information. Coforge shares fell sharply in early trade on September 9 as investors reacted to the leadership change and governance concerns. Coforge chairman O.P. Bhatt resigns Coforge chairman…
Brent Nears $100 as Middle East Tensions Hit Indian Markets
Brent crude oil is nearing $100 a barrel as renewed Middle East tensions raise fears of supply disruptions, putting fresh pressure on Indian stocks and the rupee. Rising crude threatens to widen India’s trade deficit, fuel inflation and increase market volatility. Brent crude surges as Middle East conflict intensifies Brent…
DCB Bank Shares Jump Over 5% As Banking Stocks Diverge
DCB Bank shares jumped more than 5% in early trade on September 8, 2026, even as major private banks declined and Indian benchmark indices remained under pressure. The move highlights a sharp divergence within the banking sector during a weak market session. DCB Bank shares rise as broader market weakens…
India’s Late-Stage Startups Face Smaller Cheques And Lower Valuations
India’s late-stage startup funding market is facing a sharper test as investors become more cautious about cheque sizes and valuations. The latest shift suggests that capital is still available, but founders now face tougher scrutiny around growth, profitability, governance and realistic pricing. Investors turn cautious on late-stage startup funding India’s…
Indian Businesses Face Higher Logistics Costs as Ship Fuel Tightens
Indian businesses are facing a fresh logistics cost risk as a global shipping fuel shortage threatens to push up marine fuel prices. Refinery disruptions, weaker fuel oil output and falling traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are adding pressure to an already volatile shipping market. Global ship fuel shortage puts…
Google-Backed Pixxel Raises $100 Million in Major Funding Round
Google-backed Indian space-tech startup Pixxel has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round, marking the largest funding round raised by a space technology company in India. The fresh capital takes Pixxel’s total funding to $195 million as it expands satellites, Earth intelligence and space systems. Pixxel raises $100…
Pixxel Raises $100 Million in India’s Biggest Space-Tech Funding Round
Indian space-tech startup Pixxel has raised $100 million in a Series C funding round, marking the largest funding round ever raised by an Indian space technology company. The investment, led by Temasek and Seraphim, takes Pixxel’s total funding to $195 million. Pixxel secures $100 million in Series C funding Bengaluru-based…
US Inflation Stays High as Fed Rate Hike Bets Strengthen
US inflation remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, forcing markets to reconsider expectations for interest rates. Fresh July data, hawkish comments from Fed officials and stronger-than-expected price pressures have shifted attention from rate cuts toward the possibility of another hike. US inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target…
G20 Trade Tensions Rise as US Pushes Tougher China Barriers
The latest G20 trade tensions are putting China’s export model and global trade imbalances at the centre of economic discussions. The United States is urging major economies to take stronger action against policies it says distort trade, while China has resisted parts of the push. US presses G20 for tougher…