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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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Y Combinator Expands Startup School Program to Reach Indian Founders
Y Combinator is expanding its Startup School program in India to connect with a growing number of technology founders across the country. The move reflects rising entrepreneurial activity and global investor interest in India’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem. Y Combinator is expanding its Startup School program in India as the…
Strong Consumer Spending Keeps Indian Economy Resilient Amid Global Risks
India’s economy continues to show resilience as strong consumer spending supports growth despite global economic uncertainty. Stable domestic demand, rising incomes, and expanding retail consumption are helping the country maintain momentum even as global markets face slower growth. Indian consumer spending has emerged as a key driver keeping the Indian…
India Venture Capital Market Prepares for Deep Tech Investment Surge
India’s venture capital ecosystem is entering a new phase as investors increasingly focus on deep tech startups. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, and space innovation are attracting fresh capital and reshaping the country’s startup investment landscape. India’s venture capital market is preparing for a new wave of deep…
India Calls for Urgent Reform of Global WTO Trade Rules
India is intensifying calls for reforms in the World Trade Organization as the global trade system struggles with stalled negotiations and dispute settlement paralysis. The push reflects growing concerns among developing economies about fairness, transparency, and representation in international trade governance. India is advocating reforms to the World Trade Organization…
Zippee Crosses 9 Lakh Monthly Orders as D2C Logistics Grows
Quick commerce logistics startup Zippee has crossed 9 lakh monthly orders as demand for direct to consumer deliveries accelerates in India. The milestone highlights rapid growth in quick commerce logistics and the rising need for fast fulfillment solutions among digital first brands. Zippee has crossed 9 lakh monthly orders, marking…
Indian Startup Funding Slumps 59% Despite Government Capital Push
Indian startup funding has declined sharply year on year even as the government increases financial support programs for the innovation ecosystem. The slowdown reflects cautious venture capital activity, global economic uncertainty, and changing investor priorities across the technology sector. Indian startup funding has dropped 59 percent year on year, highlighting…
India Weighs Easing Press Note 3 Rules to Boost Startup Funding
India is considering easing the Press Note 3 rules that restrict foreign investments from neighboring countries. The move aims to unlock funding for startups facing capital shortages while maintaining safeguards around strategic sectors and national security. India is exploring potential changes to the Press Note 3 policy as policymakers evaluate…
Fitch Raises India’s FY26 Growth Forecast to 7.5% on Strong Demand
Fitch Ratings has increased India’s economic growth forecast for FY26 to 7.5 percent, highlighting strong domestic consumption, infrastructure investment, and improving corporate balance sheets. The revision reinforces India’s position as one of the fastest growing major economies despite global economic uncertainty. India’s growth outlook has received a major boost after…
Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged Across India Despite Global Oil Tensions
Fuel prices in India remain unchanged even as global oil tensions push crude prices higher. The decision to maintain stable petrol and diesel rates reflects a balancing act between global energy volatility, domestic inflation concerns, and government policy management. Fuel Prices in India Hold Steady Amid Oil Market Volatility Fuel…
HCLTech, Hero MotoCorp and ACME Solar Stocks in Focus
Indian stock markets reopened with investor attention centered on companies including HCLTech, Hero MotoCorp, and ACME Solar. Market participants are closely tracking corporate developments, sector outlooks, and broader economic signals that could influence trading activity in the coming sessions. Stocks in Focus as Indian Markets Resume Trading HCLTech, Hero MotoCorp…