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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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US-Iran Sanctions Push Oil Lower as Supply Fears Ease
US-Iran sanctions are putting fresh pressure on Tehran, but oil prices are moving lower as traders judge that the latest measures may not significantly reduce global crude supplies. Brent crude fell below $90 as Iran-Oman talks revived hopes for a temporary Hormuz shipping corridor. The topic is time-sensitive news. Current…
Indian Markets Rise as Crude Falls on Hormuz Reopening Hopes
Indian markets opened higher on August 26 as falling crude oil prices eased concerns over inflation and import costs. The Nifty 50 and Sensex gained in early trade after fresh developments involving Iran and Oman raised hopes of improved navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Sensex, Nifty gain as oil…
Japanese Financial Institutions Seek Easier Access to India’s Capital Markets
Japanese financial institutions are seeking simpler capital flows, easier profit repatriation and greater regulatory predictability as India steps up efforts to attract long-term foreign investment. The concerns emerged during Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s meetings with major Japanese financial and investment institutions in Tokyo. Japanese investors flag currency and policy concerns…
Gold Surges Above $4,600 as Investors Await Fed Signals
Gold prices climbed above $4,600 an ounce on August 24, 2026, reaching a more than three-month high as investors positioned for upcoming US inflation data and a closely watched Federal Reserve speech. A weaker dollar, monetary policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions supported demand for the precious metal. Gold Price Rises…
PM Modi Urges Space Startups to Attract Global Talent and Capital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India’s space startups to build an ecosystem capable of attracting global talent, investment and businesses, as the country seeks a larger role in the international space economy. His remarks came during National Space Day discussions with private space companies. PM Modi Calls for Global…
Tempsens Instruments IPO Crosses 28x Subscription on Final Day
Tempsens Instruments IPO subscription crossed 28 times on the final day of bidding, reflecting strong investor demand for the ₹650 crore public issue. Non-institutional investors led the rush, while retail participation also remained strong as the issue moved toward its August 24 closing deadline. Tempsens Instruments IPO Sees Strong Final-Day…
India Tightens Safety Norms for Household & Commercial Electrical Appliances: What It Means for Buyers and Sellers
The electrical and electronic appliances sold in India range from a fan in your living room to a water heater in the bathroom, and are very important in our daily lives. India is raising the bar on electrical product safety, and the clock is ticking. This includes enforcing updated Indian…
Dollar Slides as US Debt Concerns Shift Global Investor Bets
The US dollar is heading for a weekly decline as investors question whether Treasury measures can ease pressure in the bond market. Rising long-term yields, large fiscal deficits and policy uncertainty are encouraging some investors to diversify toward other currencies, gold and alternative assets. US Dollar Falls as Treasury Concerns…
US Treasury Buyback Fails to Contain Rising Long-Term Yields
The US Treasury’s decision to increase purchases of longer-dated government bonds briefly eased market pressure, but the relief faded quickly. Long-term Treasury yields climbed again this week as investors remained concerned about US debt, inflation and the scale of future borrowing. Treasury Doubles Long-Term Bond Buyback Size The US Treasury…
US Treasury Buyback Fails to Contain Rising Long-Term Yields
The US Treasury’s decision to double its long-term bond buyback operations briefly eased pressure in government debt markets, but the relief quickly faded. Rising yields returned as investors remained focused on inflation, heavy borrowing needs and concerns about the outlook for US government debt. Treasury Doubles Long-Term Bond Buybacks The…