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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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FIIs Dump Record Indian Bonds in December Amid Rupee Weakness
FIIs dump record Indian bonds in December as rupee weakness eroded returns, triggering one of the sharpest monthly selloffs in the local debt market. Heavy foreign exits reflected currency risk, global rate dynamics, and shifting portfolio strategies toward dollar assets. Record Foreign Bond Outflows Mark December Shock Foreign institutional investors…
Sensex and Nifty End 2025 as Worst Global Performers in Dollar Terms
Sensex and Nifty closed 2025 as the worst performing major equity indices globally in dollar terms, as record foreign investor outflows, rupee depreciation, and valuation resets erased local currency gains and dragged India to the bottom of global market rankings. India’s benchmark indices may have ended the year with modest…
India Becomes World’s Fourth Largest Economy in 2025, Overtakes Japan
India overtook Japan to become the world’s fourth largest economy in 2025, according to a year end government review. The milestone reflects sustained growth, stronger domestic demand, and India’s rising weight in global economic rankings. India’s 2025 GDP Ranking Marks Structural Shift India’s climb to fourth place places it behind…
RBI Digital Push Shrinks ATM Network as Branches Expand
RBI digital surge reducing ATM numbers in FY25 has become a clear signal of how India’s payments ecosystem is evolving. Even as cash usage declines, banks are expanding physical branches, highlighting a strategic shift toward advisory led banking and digital first transactions. The RBI digital surge has accelerated adoption of…
India Renewable Capacity Touches 44.5 GW Milestone in 2025
India’s renewable capacity hitting 44.5 GW in 2025 marks a record deployment year and signals a structural shift in the country’s energy mix. The milestone reflects accelerating project execution, improving grid readiness, and renewed investor confidence as clean energy becomes central to India’s growth strategy. The 44.5 GW addition places…
Silver Prices Plunge as Profit Taking Resets Market
Silver price plunge dominated commodities trading sessions ahead of the New Year as traders booked profits after a strong run up. The sharp pullback reflects a broader reset in macro hedges, with participants reducing exposure amid thin liquidity and shifting risk expectations. The silver price plunge came despite no sudden…
BEL Secures ₹569 Crore Orders, Defence PSUs Outperform Markets
BEL defence orders worth ₹569 crore helped the public sector unit outperform a weak broader market, reinforcing confidence in defence manufacturing demand. The fresh order inflow highlights how defence PSUs are emerging as relative safe havens amid market volatility and muted risk appetite. The announcement came during a session when…
Honasa Consumer Shares Rise After Promoter Stake Bulk Deal
Honasa Consumer saw its shares move higher after a promoter stake bulk deal signaled insider confidence amid a sluggish broader market. The transaction drew attention to how promoters are using balance sheet and ownership actions to respond strategically to muted valuations and uneven investor sentiment. The Honasa Consumer promoter stake…
Shriram Finance Rating Upgrade Lifts NBFC Stocks
Shriram Finance rating upgrade triggered a sharp rally across non banking finance companies, pushing NBFC stocks into the spotlight during thin year end trade. The move has revived optimism around credit quality, funding access, and balance sheet resilience, even as analysts debate how durable the momentum really is. The rating…
Indian Equity Markets Wobble as Nifty Sensex Face Pressure
Indian equity markets opened under pressure on 30 December as benchmark indices struggled to find direction amid thin year end volumes and mixed global cues. With institutional participation muted, Nifty and Sensex movements reflected caution rather than conviction. The Indian equity markets saw early volatility as traders navigated low liquidity,…