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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…
Zoho ERP Launch Signals Direct Challenge to Global Enterprise Giants
Zoho ERP has entered the enterprise software market with a surprise launch that directly targets Oracle and SAP, using rural…
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Global Equities Slide on Iran Strike Fears
Global equities slump as U.S. Israel strikes on Iran stoke risk off sentiment across financial markets. Investors rushed toward safe haven assets as geopolitical tensions escalated, triggering sharp declines in major stock indices and renewed volatility in commodities and currencies. Global equities slump amid rising geopolitical tensions Global equities slump…
Holika Dahan Bank Holiday Hits Market Liquidity
Holika Dahan bank holiday disrupts interbank volumes at a time when financial markets are already reeling from global volatility. With banks closed in several states for the festival, money market activity thinned out, affecting short term liquidity and settlement flows. Holika Dahan bank holiday disrupts interbank volumes Holika Dahan bank…
Delhi HC Flags SEBI Disclosure Lapses
Delhi HC flags SEBI disclosure gaps in a high profile CFO case, raising fresh concerns over corporate governance standards and investor protection. The court’s observations have intensified scrutiny of regulatory oversight and transparency norms in India’s capital markets. Delhi HC flags SEBI disclosure gaps in CFO case Delhi HC flags…
Rupee and Bonds Slide as Oil Surges
Rupee and Indian bonds reel as oil prices spike following escalating tensions in West Asia, triggering volatility across currency and debt markets. Rising crude costs have intensified inflation concerns, pressured the rupee against the dollar, and pushed government bond yields higher. Rupee weakens sharply amid oil price spike Rupee, Indian…
India Manufacturing PMI Rises, Exports Growth Slows
India manufacturing PMI hits a four month high in February, signaling stronger factory activity even as export growth slows to its weakest pace in 17 months. The divergence highlights resilient domestic demand but emerging pressure from softer global conditions and cautious overseas buyers. India manufacturing PMI climbs on stronger domestic…
RBI Signals Rate Pause or Cut Amid Uncertainty
RBI signals rates to stay flat or ease as global uncertainty reshapes monetary policy expectations. With inflation moderating and external risks rising, the central bank is indicating flexibility in its interest rate stance while prioritizing growth stability and financial system resilience. RBI signals rates to stay flat as inflation moderates…
Indian Markets Plunge as Middle East Conflict Shakes Investors
Indian markets plunged sharply on March 2, 2026, after escalating Middle East conflict triggered a global risk-off wave, pushing the Nifty below 24,900. Rising crude oil prices, a weakening rupee, and heavy foreign selling amplified volatility across equities, bonds, and commodities. Indian markets plunge as Middle East conflict intensifies investor…
India GDP Base Year Debate Gains Momentum
India’s new GDP base year debate is intensifying as analysts argue that a structural recalibration could lift benchmark growth readings. Equity markets are assessing how revised national accounts might influence sector rotation and valuation narratives. India’s new GDP base year debate has returned to the policy spotlight, with economists and…
RBI Liquidity Taper Signal Shifts Market Mood
RBI liquidity support taper expectations for March have sparked debate across bond, currency, and credit markets. As signals point to a gradual pullback in surplus liquidity, FX positioning and credit spreads are adjusting amid questions over whether this is tactical fine tuning or a broader policy shift. RBI liquidity support…
Fino Payments Bank CEO Arrest Sparks Market Focus
The Fino Payments Bank CEO arrest has intensified scrutiny on governance standards even as Indian startup funding crossed 220 million dollars this week. The contrast highlights ecosystem churn, investor selectivity, and renewed focus on compliance in India’s financial and startup sectors. The Fino Payments Bank CEO arrest has emerged as…