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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 Expands Real-Time Fertiliser Tracking to Curb Shortages
The Centre has expanded India’s digital fertiliser tracking system to monitor supplies, inventories, movement and retail sales in real time. The new tools are designed to identify shortages and unusual buying patterns earlier while improving oversight of fertiliser subsidies. New fertiliser tracking system targets supply gaps The government has moved…
Oil Surges Above $90 as West Asia Tensions Hit Indian Stocks and Rupee
Crude oil prices moved back above $90 a barrel on Monday as renewed US-Iran tensions raised concerns over energy supplies. The oil spike put pressure on Indian equities and the rupee, reviving concerns over inflation, import costs and market volatility. Brent crude crosses $90 as US-Iran tensions escalate Brent crude…
Canada US Trade Tensions Deepen as Carney Faces Trump Pressure
Canada US trade tensions have intensified after negotiations between Ottawa and Washington broke down, with Prime Minister Mark Carney suspending talks and matching new US tariffs. The confrontation is testing Canada's economic strategy while increasing pressure on businesses and consumers. Canada US trade talks collapse after tariff escalation Canada US…
GIVA Pulls Raksha Bandhan Ad After Backlash and Brand Debate
GIVA has withdrawn its Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kriti Sanon after the campaign triggered intense social media criticism over its styling and portrayal of the festival. The controversy has now raised wider questions about cultural sensitivity, celebrity advertising and festive brand campaigns. GIVA withdraws Raksha Bandhan campaign after backlash GIVA's…
JSW and SAIC Discuss Fresh Capital for MG Motor Growth
JSW Group and China’s SAIC Motor are discussing another round of capital support for JSW MG Motor India as the automaker prepares for its next growth phase. The company is expanding manufacturing capacity, localising components and adding new electric and hybrid models. JSW and SAIC weigh another capital infusion JSW…
Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO Crosses 5.5x Subscription on Final Day
Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO subscription crossed 5.5 times on August 27, the final day of bidding, reflecting strong demand for the pharmaceutical CDMO company's ₹1,757 crore public issue. The IPO closes Thursday, with investors closely tracking category-wise demand and the company's upcoming listing. Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO sees strong final-day demand The…
The/Nudge Launches ₹250 Crore Fund for Impact Startups
The/Nudge Foundation has launched TILT, a ₹250 crore impact-first venture fund focused on early-stage startups serving underserved communities in India. The fund will invest from seed to Series A, targeting businesses in livelihoods, agriculture, climate resilience, financial inclusion and other high-impact sectors. The/Nudge enters impact investing with TILT The/Nudge Foundation…
India and Morocco Target Doubling Bilateral Trade in Five Years
India and Morocco have agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade over the next five years, with trade currently at around $4 billion. The two countries will also explore a preferential trade agreement and seek wider market access across sectors including pharmaceuticals, automotive, fertilisers, AI and renewable energy. India Morocco…
From Indian Fields to Global Markets: The Growing Global Journey of Indian Agriculture
India has long been known as an agricultural country, and even today, agriculture remains an important part of the Indian economy and rural life. Millions of people depend directly or indirectly on farming for their livelihood. But farming is no longer limited to meeting the needs of local communities or…
OpenAI Data Centre Chief Chris Malone Exits Amid AI Infrastructure Race
OpenAI has lost its head of data centres, Chris Malone, as the company races to secure the computing capacity needed for its next phase of AI growth. His departure comes after an infrastructure reorganisation and amid a broader series of senior leadership changes at OpenAI. Chris Malone leaves OpenAI after…