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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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RBI Eases Risk Weights for NBFC Infra Loans
The RBI decision to relax risk weights for NBFC infrastructure loans marks a significant regulatory shift aimed at unlocking long term funding for infrastructure projects. The move is expected to reshape credit flows, lower capital pressure on lenders, and accelerate financing across roads, power, logistics, and urban infrastructure segments. RBI…
India Tech Hiring Slumps 24 Percent, Weakest Start in Six Years
India tech hiring has collapsed by 24 percent at the start of 2026, marking the weakest demand seen in six years. Early hiring data signals a sharp cooling in the technology job market, reflecting cautious corporate sentiment, delayed spending decisions, and structural shifts across the IT sector. Hiring slowdown confirms…
Indian States Set Record ₹5 Trillion Borrowing, Bond Yields Under Pressure
Indian states are set to borrow a record ₹5 trillion in the January to March quarter, making it one of the largest quarterly state bond supply phases ever. The surge in market borrowing is tightening liquidity conditions, pushing bond yields higher and adding pressure across India’s debt markets at a…
RBI Report Highlights Demand Led Resilience in Indian Economy
RBI report shows resilient Indian economy driven by strong domestic demand, easing near term market concerns. The assessment reinforces confidence in India’s growth trajectory at a time when global conditions remain uncertain and external demand continues to face pressure. RBI Report Sets a Confident Tone for Growth Outlook RBI report…
2026 Startup Reforms Shift India From Growth to Survival
Policy wave in 2026 signals a clear shift in India’s startup reforms toward a survival plus scale model, forcing founders to reassess business strategies. The focus is moving from rapid expansion to sustainable operations, capital efficiency, and long term viability. 2026 Policy Wave Redefines India Startup Priorities Policy wave in…
India Signals New Global Economic Playbook on Trade Strategy
India’s new global economic playbook signals diversified trade focus and cautious China engagement as policymakers recalibrate external economic priorities for a volatile global environment. The shift reflects lessons from recent supply shocks and aims to balance growth, resilience, and strategic autonomy. India’s Global Economic Playbook Enters a New Phase India’s…
MP CM Heads to Davos to Pitch Industrial Investment Hubs
MP CM to woo Fortune 500s at Davos, pitching EV, renewables, and food processing hubs as Madhya Pradesh steps up its global investment outreach. The state is positioning itself as a cost competitive manufacturing and agri processing destination aligned with India’s long term growth priorities. MP CM Takes Investment Pitch…
Himachal MSME Fest 2026 Opens With Startup Awards
Himachal MSME Fest 2026 opens with startup awards, putting regional entrepreneurship firmly in the spotlight at the start of the year. The event highlights the growing role of hill state enterprises, early stage startups, and local innovators in India’s broader MSME and startup landscape. Himachal MSME Fest 2026 Begins With…
Rajasthan Launches ₹100 Crore Startup Fund Ahead of TiE Summit
Rajasthan launches ₹100 crore startup fund ahead of the TiE Global Summit, signaling a renewed push to position the state as an emerging startup destination. With private co investor participation now in focus, the fund aims to unlock early stage capital and improve startup survival and scale outcomes. Rajasthan Startup…
Smallcap Funds End 2025 Lower as Risk Appetite Resets
Smallcap funds finish 2025 down more than 5 percent, prompting investors to reassess risk positioning at the start of the new year. After years of outsized gains, the category faced valuation pressure, earnings normalization, and shifting market leadership through the second half of the year. Smallcap Funds Close 2025 in…