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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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Sensex Flat Start to 2026 as Midcaps Show Strength
Sensex flat start to 2026 sets a cautious tone for Indian equities, with headline indices moving in a narrow range while select midcaps flash early rally signals. Despite pockets of optimism, volatility remains front and centre as investors recalibrate risk at the start of the year. Market Opens 2026 With…
SMFCL Sanctions ₹4,300 Crore in First Maritime NBFC Push
SMFCL sanctions ₹4,300 crore in its first maritime NBFC loan rollout, marking a significant step in India’s effort to deepen shipping finance. With a targeted ₹8,000 crore loan book for FY26, the new institution is positioning itself as a long term capital provider for a capital intensive and underserved sector.…
India Plans ₹12 Lakh Crore Capex Push as Investment Slows
India plans ₹12 lakh crore capex push as private investment lags, positioning public spending as the primary growth lever at the start of 2026. With corporate balance sheets cautious and global demand uneven, the government is preparing to frontload capital expenditure to keep the investment cycle alive and employment momentum…
Indian Markets Log Tenth Straight Annual Gain as Smallcaps Lag
Indian markets notch 10th straight annual gain even as smallcaps lag, underscoring a year defined by index level resilience and uneven participation. Large caps and domestic flows anchored returns while broader segments struggled with valuation resets, tighter liquidity, and selective risk appetite. Indian markets notch 10th straight annual gain is…
Gig Workers Call Nationwide NYE Platform Strike Across India
Gig workers call nationwide NYE platform strike with unions warning of service disruptions across food delivery, ride hailing, and quick commerce platforms. The action is positioned as both an economic protest and a policy push aimed at social security, pay transparency, and work condition reforms. India enters the final day…
FMCG Distributor Body Urges Sebi to Tighten IPO Rules
FMCG distributor body urges Sebi to tighten IPO rules for loss making quick commerce firms, flagging rising regulatory friction as public listings of high burn delivery platforms gather pace. The appeal highlights concerns around pricing discipline, disclosures, and long term market integrity. Distributor Body Raises Red Flag on Quick Commerce…
Zepto Files for $1.22 Billion IPO as Quick Commerce Shifts
Zepto files for $1.22 billion IPO as quick commerce competition moves from private funding rounds to public markets. The filing marks a turning point for India’s fast delivery sector, where scale, capital discipline, and profitability are now under investor scrutiny. IPO Filing Signals New Phase for Quick Commerce Zepto files…
Promoters Weigh IPO for Usha International as 2026 Market Heats
Promoters weigh IPO for Usha International as 2026 primary market heats up, signaling a revival in large consumer durables listings. The move reflects improving sentiment, stronger balance sheets, and renewed confidence that public markets can support scaled Indian brands. Usha International IPO Deliberations Signal Market Timing Promoters weighing an IPO…
Indian IPO Boom in 2025 Sets Global Listing Record
Indian IPO boom 2025 marked a historic year for capital markets as India recorded the highest number of IPOs globally while average mainboard issue sizes surged sharply. Strong domestic liquidity, policy stability, and deeper investor participation reshaped the primary market landscape. India’s IPO boom 2025 stood out not just for…
India Equity Markets End 2025 Higher Despite Persistent Foreign Selling
India’s equity markets end 2025 on a high with a steel tariff bump lifting select sectors, even as foreign selling persisted through much of the year. Domestic inflows, policy support, and selective sector gains helped benchmarks close positive despite global headwinds. Steel Tariff Bump Supports Year End Market Finish India’s…