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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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From a Father’s Concern to a Skincare Vision: The Story Behind CONTEMPRORY
Inspired by a personal experience and brought to life with Banega Brand, CONTEMPRORY marks its entry into the skincare and lifestyle industry with five skincare essentials, perfume offerings, and ambitions that extend beyond India. Every brand has a beginning. Sometimes, it starts with a business opportunity. Sometimes, with a gap…
Pune MIDC Plant Deaths Case Puts Industrial Safety Under Scrutiny
The Pune MIDC plant deaths case has drawn attention to industrial safety after Schaeffler India CEO and Managing Director Harsha Gopal Kadam was arrested in connection with a fatal carbon dioxide leak at the company's Talegaon facility. Two workers died and three others were affected in the June 9, 2026,…
Eternal Profit Rises 92% as Zomato and Blinkit Expand
Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, reported a 92.3% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the September 2026 quarter. However, rising operating expenses and profit below analyst expectations highlight the challenges facing India's competitive food delivery and quick commerce businesses. Eternal Q2 FY27 Results Show Revenue Growth…
How to Check Your Bank Account for Signs of Cyber Fraud
Cyber fraud can affect bank customers through unauthorised transactions, fake payment requests, phishing messages and stolen banking credentials. Regularly checking your bank account can help you identify suspicious activity early, report it to your bank and reduce potential losses. Knowing what to look for is essential for every digital banking…
Mumbai Is Buying Luxury Homes at a Record Pace. Who Is Watching the Site?
A high-end home involves an architect, a contractor and a dozen specialist trades. The person paying for all of it is often the only one without a professional representing them on site. The purchase is the part that makes the news. An apartment in Worli or Bandra West changes hands…
Your Next Customer May Decide Before They Reach Your Website
As AI-written summaries answer more questions on the results page itself, Indian businesses are finding that ranking well and being chosen are no longer the same thing. Picture a procurement manager in Pune who needs a new packaging supplier. Two years ago she would have typed three words into Google,…
Instant Loans, Long-Term Stress: Is India Prepared for the Growing Complexity of Digital Debt?
As digital lending expands across India, the conversation is shifting from how easily people can borrow to how well they can manage repayments when financial circumstances change. Getting a personal loan today can be as simple as completing an online application and receiving approval within a short period. For someone…
Meta Earnings Put Big Tech’s AI Spending Under Investor Scrutiny
Meta Platforms is set to report its third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 21, with investors closely watching artificial intelligence spending, advertising growth and profit margins. The results could influence market expectations for how quickly Big Tech companies must turn AI investments into measurable financial returns. Meta Q3 Earnings Put…
Qualcomm Plans Global Job Cuts as Chipmaker Reshapes Its Workforce
Qualcomm plans to cut jobs worldwide following its annual employee reviews, with notifications expected to begin in November 2026. The move comes as the chipmaker faces pressure in its smartphone business while expanding into automotive technology, artificial intelligence and data centre markets. Qualcomm Global Layoffs to Begin in November Qualcomm,…
India’s Crypto Investors Face Uncertainty Over Exchange Insolvency Rules
India’s cryptocurrency investors are facing renewed concerns over asset recovery after a new research paper highlighted gaps in the country’s insolvency framework. The recommendations focus on ownership rights, customer asset protection and clearer procedures when crypto exchanges fail. Crypto Exchange Insolvency Raises Investor Protection Concerns India’s cryptocurrency market is confronting…