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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 India as a real world testbed rather than a marketing claim. The move positions Zoho ERP as a cost efficient, India built alternative aimed at mid sized and distributed enterprises. Zoho ERP has officially expanded Zoho’s product stack into full…
Zerodha Criticises Market Holiday Rule as Brokers Push Reform
Zerodha has criticised India’s stock market holiday framework, arguing that shutting exchanges for local elections no longer fits a digital trading reality. The comments have triggered a broader debate among brokers on whether legacy market closures are misaligned with how Indian markets operate today. Zerodha flags disconnect between market holidays and digital trading The criticism from Zerodha follows the closure…
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…
Youth, Women and Farmers Take Centre Stage at Kashi Samvaad 2025
The upcoming summit Kashi Samvaad 2025, scheduled for 21-22 November 2025 in Varanasi, is geared toward inclusive growth as youth,…
Young Indians Redefine Entrepreneurship: Building Businesses with Minimal Capital
Across India, a new wave of entrepreneurs is breaking traditional barriers by starting businesses with little to no capital. From…
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Indian Markets Halt as Maharashtra Polls Shut BSE, NSE
Indian equity markets came to a standstill on Wednesday as the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange suspended trading due to polling in Maharashtra, triggering debate across brokerages and derivative desks over the disruption to weekly and monthly F&O cycles. Trading halted amid Maharashtra civic polls Trading across cash,…
India Wealth Management Boom Skews Toward Commissions Over Advice
India’s wealth management boom is increasingly dominated by commissions rather than advice, revealing uncomfortable truths about investor behaviour and industry incentives. Recent data trends show rapid asset growth but weak advisory depth, raising questions about trust, suitability, and long term wealth outcomes. India’s wealth management boom has expanded rapidly over…
Global Markets Brace as Inflation and Trade Risks Intensify
Global markets brace for renewed volatility as G7 inflation trends and rising trade tensions cloud the recovery outlook. With the UN and WTO debating the future of free trade, investors are reassessing growth assumptions, supply chain stability, and policy coordination across major economies. Global markets brace for uncertainty as inflation…
CLSA Sees Margin Recovery Upside at HDFC Bank
CLSA flags margin recovery potential at HDFC Bank with a projected 27 percent upside as the bank earnings season sharpens focus on growth narratives. The brokerage view comes amid stabilising funding costs, balance sheet recalibration, and renewed attention on execution after the merger phase. CLSA flags margin recovery potential at…
Tamil Nadu Launches ₹100 Crore Deep Tech Startup Policy
Tamil Nadu unveils a ₹100 crore deep tech startup policy, intensifying competition among Indian states to become regional innovation hubs. The move signals a sharper focus on advanced technologies, research led entrepreneurship, and long term industrial competitiveness rather than short term startup volume. Tamil Nadu unveils ₹100 crore deep tech…
India Positions Itself as Global AI Use Case Hub
India’s AI ambition is gaining policy and investor momentum as the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology signals that the country is on track to become a global AI use case capital. The focus is shifting from model creation to large scale deployment across sectors, reshaping technology, policy, and investment…
Silver Prices Hit Record Highs as Global Demand Accelerates
Silver price surges to record highs as a global precious metals rally gathers momentum, driven by institutional flows and rising hedge demand. Tight supply dynamics, industrial usage growth, and shifting macro signals are pushing silver into focus across global markets. Silver price surges to record highs at a time when…
Union Budget 2026 Countdown Shapes Market Bets and Sector Expectations
Union Budget 2026 countdown has begun with markets actively pricing in policy signals around consumption, railways, MSMEs, and green transition. As expectations build, investors are positioning for targeted fiscal support, capex continuity, and reform driven allocations that could influence India’s growth trajectory in the coming year. Union Budget 2026 countdown…
Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick in Major Leadership Reset
Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman, marking a significant governance and strategy shift at the tech giant. The move signals a sharper focus on global policy navigation, board-level oversight, and long-term strategic positioning as Meta enters a more regulated and politically complex phase. Meta appoints Dina…
India Tops Global IPO Charts as Startup Profits Surge
India leads global IPO charts for 2025 with 20 venture capital backed listings and 28 profitable unicorns, marking a structural shift in the startup ecosystem. As markets enter 2026, this performance is reshaping exit strategies, valuation discipline, and investor expectations across public and private capital. India leads global IPO charts…