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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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Sensex and Nifty Rebound as Investors Track Global Signals
Sensex and Nifty rebounded in Thursday’s session as Indian equity markets digested global macro cues and selective stock action drove intraday recovery. The rebound came despite pressure in select consumption names, while renewed small-cap flows signaled a cautious shift in investor risk appetite. The main keyword Sensex and Nifty rebound…
Indian Startups Seek Tax Certainty After Supreme Court Ruling
Indian startups are demanding urgent tax certainty after a recent Supreme Court ruling unsettled venture capital flows and revived fears of retrospective scrutiny. The tax uncertainty issue has become central to founder and investor conversations as leading startups warn that policy ambiguity could slow funding, hiring, and expansion plans. The…
BitGo Prices IPO Above Range, Raises $212.8 Million
BitGo’s IPO marks the first major digital asset market debut of 2026, signaling renewed investor appetite for crypto infrastructure firms. The US-based crypto custody company priced its public offering above the indicated range, raising $212.8 million and setting a tone for how capital markets may treat regulated crypto players this…
The Digital Pulse of Business: Why Instagram and Facebook Are the New ‘Main Gates’ of Industry By Milind Pote
There was a time when business success in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was measured by the size of a hoarding on Jalna Road or the footfall through a factory gate. As we step into 2026, that reality has shifted. The main gate of every business now fits into a customer’s pocket, a…
BARBIE Founder Return Trend Reshapes India’s Startup Landscape
The BARBIE founder return trend is gaining momentum as US educated founders are moving back to India to build high growth ventures. This shift reflects changing global capital flows, maturing domestic markets, and India’s emergence as a viable base for scaling technology led businesses. What the BARBIE founder return trend…
Anthropic Appoints Microsoft Veteran as India Managing Director
Anthropic has appointed a Microsoft veteran as India Managing Director ahead of its planned local office launch in Bengaluru, signalling a serious push into one of the world’s fastest growing AI talent and enterprise markets. The move underlines India’s rising importance in global AI strategy and governance. Anthropic India appointment…
Google Launches Market Access Program for Indian AI Startups
Google launches Market Access Program for Indian AI startups, marking a strategic intervention aimed at helping domestic AI companies reach global customers faster. The initiative is expected to reshape how Indian startups scale internationally by reducing go to market friction and improving enterprise access. What the Market Access Program is…
India at Davos 2026 Pushes Partner With Bharat Agenda
India at Davos 2026 is positioning itself as a global partner for artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and long term capital, with the “Partner with Bharat” pitch aimed squarely at global investors and technology leaders seeking scale, stability, and policy continuity. India at Davos 2026 marks a calibrated shift from generic…
RBI Weighs Single Mode Presence Rule for Foreign Banks
The RBI single mode presence rule is under active consideration as the central bank evaluates a regulatory overhaul for foreign banks operating in India. The proposed change could force banks to choose one operating structure, signalling a tighter and more transparent regulatory regime. What the RBI single mode presence rule…
India’s Private Credit Boom Draws Capital Despite Rising Risks
India’s private credit craze is accelerating as investors chase yields as high as 22 percent, even as concerns over illiquidity and rising defaults grow louder. The surge reflects a broader shift in capital allocation amid tight bank lending and cautious public markets. India private credit surge explained India’s private credit…