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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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India’s Goods Exports Surge 23% in September as Trade Gap Narrows
India’s merchandise exports rose 23.04% year-on-year to $44.40 billion in September 2026, supported by strong shipments of electronics, engineering goods and petroleum products. The merchandise trade deficit narrowed compared with a year earlier, although it increased from August as imports remained substantially higher than exports. India’s September Exports Reach $44.40…
Bought a Gemstone on Faith? Ravi Kapoor of Tushar Gems Explains What Every Family Should Know Before Buying a Ratna
Gurugram, October 2026 It usually starts at home. A son is preparing for an important exam. A business has had a difficult year. A daughter’s marriage talks keep getting delayed. Someone in the family visits an astrologer, and the advice is simple: wear a Neelam, a Pukhraj, or a Panna.…
SoftBank’s $11 Billion Bond Sale Raises Stakes for Son’s AI Bet
SoftBank Group’s record $11 billion junk bond sale is intensifying scrutiny of founder Masayoshi Son’s ambitious artificial intelligence investment strategy. With borrowing costs reaching 9.75% and substantial capital committed to OpenAI, the Japanese conglomerate faces growing pressure to turn its AI investments into sustainable long-term returns. <Cite refs={}/> SoftBank Junk…
Netflix Cuts 1,000 Jobs as Streaming Competition Intensifies
Netflix is cutting approximately 1,000 jobs, representing around 6% of its global workforce, as the streaming giant reassesses its priorities amid intensifying competition for viewers. Announced on October 14, 2026, the layoffs primarily affect product, technology, legal and human resources teams. Reuters and other media outlets reported the move as…
CEAT Q2 Profit Falls 40% as Rising Costs Squeeze Margins
CEAT Ltd reported a nearly 40% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY2026-27, despite strong revenue growth. Higher raw material costs, including rubber and petroleum-based inputs, pressured profitability, prompting the tyre manufacturer to consider further price increases and tighter cost controls. CEAT Q2 Results: Revenue…
The Jaipur Studio Review 2026: What to Know Before You Buy
Scroll through Instagram long enough and you'll likely come across The Jaipur Studio, a women's ethnic wear label known for Ajrakh, Bandhani and hand block-printed kurta sets. But how does it hold up when you actually order? Here is what to know before you buy. What The Jaipur Studio sells…
ASML Earnings Highlight Rising AI Demand and Semiconductor Investment
ASML earnings are drawing global attention after the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker reported record third-quarter 2026 revenue and raised its annual sales forecast. Strong demand linked to artificial intelligence is encouraging chipmakers to expand production capacity, although supply constraints and global trade restrictions remain important risks. ASML Reports Record Third-Quarter…
Foreign Investors Extend Indian Stock Selling Streak to 13 Sessions
Foreign investors have continued selling Indian equities for 13 consecutive trading sessions, adding pressure to a market already facing global economic uncertainty. Rising crude oil prices, a stronger US dollar and high American bond yields are influencing investment decisions, even as domestic institutions help absorb some of the selling. Foreign…
Government Opens Debate on Capital Gains Tax and STT Ahead of Budget
India’s capital gains tax and Securities Transaction Tax (STT) have returned to the centre of financial policy discussions after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government was open to hearing investors’ views. Her remarks have raised expectations ahead of the Union Budget 2027-28, although no tax changes have been confirmed.…
Anand Priya Deo Reflects on His Journey from Airtel and PepsiCo to the United Nations
Anand Priya Deo’s career has taken him from the corporate sector to international development and community initiatives in India. In his memoir, Follow Your Heart, the author reflects on the choices and uncertainties that shaped this unconventional path. Deo is scheduled to launch the book at the Frankfurt International Book…