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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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Centre Weighs ₹35,000 Crore PM-KUSUM-II Plan for Farm Solarisation
India is considering a fresh ₹35,000 crore investment under a proposed PM-KUSUM-II initiative to expand solar energy use in agriculture. The plan could strengthen solar-powered irrigation, improve farm energy efficiency and encourage farmers to generate electricity alongside growing crops, although the final funding structure and scheme design remain under consideration.…
Jakarta Stocks Plunge as MSCI Threatens Indonesia’s Market Status
Indonesia’s stock market suffered another sharp decline on October 19, 2026, as investors reacted to MSCI’s proposal to reclassify the country from emerging market to standalone market status. Concerns over transparency, share ownership and trading practices have intensified pressure on Indonesian equities and the rupiah. Jakarta Composite Index Falls More…
Asian Markets Slide as Investors Reassess Massive AI Spending
Asian stock markets fell on October 19, 2026, as investors questioned whether enormous investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure would generate sufficient returns. Rising financing costs, semiconductor weakness and upcoming technology earnings added to market uncertainty, despite stronger-than-expected Chinese economic growth and declining oil prices. Asian Stock Markets Fall as AI…
HDFC Bank Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha to Exit After Three Decades
HDFC Bank Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha has decided to step down from the country’s largest private-sector lender, bringing his long association with the institution to a close on December 31, 2026. His departure comes as the bank prepares for a change at the top, with Anup Bagchi set to…
China’s CXMT Advances DRAM Technology, Challenging Global Chipmakers
China’s memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is advancing next-generation DRAM technology as it prepares to introduce a denser server-memory design. Its planned 4F² architecture could intensify competition with Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix and Micron, particularly as demand for memory used in artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to grow. CXMT Targets…
Global Tech Investors Brace for Volatility Ahead of Major Earnings
Global technology investors are preparing for another volatile stretch as concerns over artificial intelligence spending, rising US inflation and expensive semiconductor stocks collide with the upcoming corporate earnings season. Results from major technology companies could determine whether recent losses deepen or investors regain confidence in the sector. Global Technology Stocks…
Houthi Attacks Raise Business Risks for Saudi Oil and Shipping
Saudi Arabia is facing mounting business risks as Houthi attacks and threats against oil infrastructure, airports and Red Sea shipping routes intensify. The disruption is raising concerns over crude exports, transportation costs, investor confidence and the kingdom’s ambitious economic diversification plans. Saudi Arabia Faces Fresh Pressure on Oil Infrastructure Saudi…
Proteam Advisory Strengthens Its Global Digital Presence for Technology Buyers with TCT Digital
The business-focused digital journey connects ITAM and SAM expertise with Cloud FinOps, platform advisory and AI-spend management INDIA — 16 October 2026 — Proteam Advisory has strengthened its global digital presentation with a redesigned experience connecting IT Asset Management, Software Asset Management, Cloud FinOps, platform advisory and AI-spend management. The…
Indian Industries Turn to Green Power to Cut Costs and Grid Dependence
Indian industries are accelerating their shift towards captive renewable energy as electricity costs, supply risks and emissions targets reshape corporate energy strategies. Companies across steel, cement, automobiles and commercial real estate are investing in solar and wind power to improve cost control and strengthen long-term energy security. India Inc Accelerates…
Indian Markets Rebound as Q2 Earnings Drive Stock-Specific Buying
Indian stock markets extended their recovery on October 16, 2026, as the Sensex and Nifty moved higher on buying in information technology stocks. Strong quarterly results from Tech Mahindra and Wipro supported sentiment, while investors assessed corporate earnings, crude oil prices and global inflation concerns. Sensex and Nifty Extend Their…