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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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India Stocks Slide as ValueLabs Deal Talks Rattle Markets
Indian stock markets slipped as reports of private equity major CVC Capital Partners holding talks to acquire ValueLabs at a valuation between $1 billion and $1.2 billion added fresh uncertainty to an already cautious trading session. The Sensex fell over 200 points, with technology stocks bearing the brunt of the…
FIR Filed Against LegalEdge (Toprankers) After CLAT 2026 AIR-1 Dispute
Law Prep Tutorial has filed an FIR against the directors of LegalEdge (Toprankers), alleging a systematic attempt to mislead students and parents by forcing a CLAT 2026 topper to falsely deny her association with Law Prep Tutorial. The FIR has been registered at Shastri Nagar Police Station, Jodhpur, under multiple…
Stocks to Watch Today as Tata Steel, Infosys, Cipla Move
Stocks to watch today include Tata Steel, Infosys, and Cipla as Dalal Street opens with cautious sentiment and stock specific triggers driving early trade. Investors are focusing on earnings expectations, sector cues, and global signals to guide near term positioning. Stocks to watch today on Dalal Street reflect a market…
Mutual Funds Triple Bank Deposits as Investor Allocation Shifts
Mutual funds’ AUM surge versus bank deposits hitting three times growth in a decade signals a decisive shift in how Indian households allocate savings. Investors are steadily moving away from traditional deposits toward market linked instruments in search of higher long term returns and flexibility. Mutual funds’ AUM surge vs…
IPO Wave Looms for Indian Startups in 2026
An IPO wave looms for Indian startups as more than 40 companies, including OYO, PhonePe, and Zepto, line up for potential listings. The pipeline reflects improving market confidence, maturing business models, and investor appetite for scaled, revenue backed technology companies. IPO wave looms for Indian startups as private market caution…
Indian IT Giants Face Tepid Quarter as Pressures Mount
Indian IT giants are set for a tepid quarter as weak US client demand and high visa costs weigh on revenue growth and margins. The outlook reflects persistent uncertainty in global tech spending and rising operational challenges for offshore delivery models. Indian IT giants set for a tepid quarter is…
Billion Dollar IPOs Set to Power India Market Fundraising
Kotak projects billion dollar plus IPOs will drive a record fundraising surge in India’s equity markets, marking a decisive shift in how capital is raised and deployed across the economy. The outlook reflects strong issuer confidence, deep investor appetite, and a maturing public markets ecosystem. Kotak’s view that billion dollar…
&Done Raises $3M, Spotlight on Niche Consumer Brands
&Done raises $3M for haircare brand expansion, signaling renewed early stage funding interest in niche consumer brands built around specific use cases and loyal audiences. The funding highlights how focused personal care startups are attracting capital even as broader consumer funding remains selective. &Done raises $3M at a time when…
India Equity Markets Seen Beating Global Peers in 2026
India’s equity markets are tipped to outperform global peers in 2026, according to a poll of 50 market strategists who cite stronger growth visibility, resilient domestic demand, and relative insulation from global slowdowns as key drivers shaping investor optimism. India’s equity markets tipped to outperform global peers in 2026 reflects…
Sensex, Nifty Slide as Tariff Fears Spook Markets
Sensex and Nifty opened lower on January 8 as tariff fears and sustained foreign outflows weighed on investor sentiment. Early trade reflected global risk aversion, with traders cutting exposure to rate sensitive and export linked stocks amid uncertain policy signals. The Indian equity market opened Thursday under pressure, with the…