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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…
Zoho ERP Launch Signals Direct Challenge to Global Enterprise Giants
Zoho ERP has entered the enterprise software market with a surprise launch that directly targets Oracle and SAP, using rural…
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Bloomberg Delays Indian Bond Index Entry, Yields React Sharply
Bloomberg Index has deferred Indian bond inclusion in its global benchmark, triggering an immediate jump in yields and reviving concerns around India’s integration into global debt markets. The move is a setback for policymakers and investors who had positioned for steady foreign inflows. Indian bond inclusion remains a closely tracked…
Zerodha Criticises Market Holiday Rule as Brokers Push Reform
Zerodha has criticised India’s stock market holiday framework, arguing that shutting exchanges for local elections no longer fits a digital trading reality. The comments have triggered a broader debate among brokers on whether legacy market closures are misaligned with how Indian markets operate today. Zerodha flags disconnect between market holidays…
Indian Markets Halt as Maharashtra Polls Shut BSE, NSE
Indian equity markets came to a standstill on Wednesday as the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange suspended trading due to polling in Maharashtra, triggering debate across brokerages and derivative desks over the disruption to weekly and monthly F&O cycles. Trading halted amid Maharashtra civic polls Trading across cash,…
India Wealth Management Boom Skews Toward Commissions Over Advice
India’s wealth management boom is increasingly dominated by commissions rather than advice, revealing uncomfortable truths about investor behaviour and industry incentives. Recent data trends show rapid asset growth but weak advisory depth, raising questions about trust, suitability, and long term wealth outcomes. India’s wealth management boom has expanded rapidly over…
Global Markets Brace as Inflation and Trade Risks Intensify
Global markets brace for renewed volatility as G7 inflation trends and rising trade tensions cloud the recovery outlook. With the UN and WTO debating the future of free trade, investors are reassessing growth assumptions, supply chain stability, and policy coordination across major economies. Global markets brace for uncertainty as inflation…
CLSA Sees Margin Recovery Upside at HDFC Bank
CLSA flags margin recovery potential at HDFC Bank with a projected 27 percent upside as the bank earnings season sharpens focus on growth narratives. The brokerage view comes amid stabilising funding costs, balance sheet recalibration, and renewed attention on execution after the merger phase. CLSA flags margin recovery potential at…
Tamil Nadu Launches ₹100 Crore Deep Tech Startup Policy
Tamil Nadu unveils a ₹100 crore deep tech startup policy, intensifying competition among Indian states to become regional innovation hubs. The move signals a sharper focus on advanced technologies, research led entrepreneurship, and long term industrial competitiveness rather than short term startup volume. Tamil Nadu unveils ₹100 crore deep tech…
India Positions Itself as Global AI Use Case Hub
India’s AI ambition is gaining policy and investor momentum as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology signals that the country is on track to become a global AI use case capital. The focus is shifting from model creation to large scale deployment across sectors, reshaping technology, policy, and investment…
Silver Prices Hit Record Highs as Global Demand Accelerates
Silver price surges to record highs as a global precious metals rally gathers momentum, driven by institutional flows and rising hedge demand. Tight supply dynamics, industrial usage growth, and shifting macro signals are pushing silver into focus across global markets. Silver price surges to record highs at a time when…
Union Budget 2026 Countdown Shapes Market Bets and Sector Expectations
Union Budget 2026 countdown has begun with markets actively pricing in policy signals around consumption, railways, MSMEs, and green transition. As expectations build, investors are positioning for targeted fiscal support, capex continuity, and reform driven allocations that could influence India’s growth trajectory in the coming year. Union Budget 2026 countdown…