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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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SpaceX Targets US Wireless Carriers With Major Spectrum Acquisition
SpaceX is expanding beyond satellite broadband with a major spectrum acquisition designed to strengthen Starlink Mobile in the United States. The deal could reshape competition with traditional telecom operators, improve mobile coverage and increase pressure on established wireless companies. SpaceX Announces $8 Billion Spectrum Acquisition SpaceX announced on October 8,…
Rupee Slump and Falling Forex Reserves Raise Fresh Economic Concerns
India’s rupee has weakened sharply against the US dollar, while foreign exchange reserves have declined from their September peak. The pressure reflects higher crude oil prices, foreign investor outflows and global financial uncertainty, putting the Reserve Bank of India’s currency management strategy under closer scrutiny Rupee Nears Record Low as…
IMF Warns Debt and AI Boom Could Deepen Global Economic Risks
The IMF has warned that record public debt, persistent energy pressures and the rapid AI investment boom are creating fresh risks for global growth. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged governments to rebuild fiscal buffers as policymakers prepare for the annual meetings in Bangkok. IMF flags debt and AI risks…
GST Credit Reforms May Unlock ₹60,000 Crore for Industry
Proposed GST credit reforms could unlock an estimated ₹50,000 crore to ₹60,000 crore annually for Indian industry by allowing wider refunds of accumulated input tax credit. The changes are aimed at easing working-capital pressure, particularly for sectors facing inverted duty structures. GST Council weighs wider credit refunds for businesses The…
NTPC Identifies Three Sites for Up to 12 GW Nuclear Capacity
NTPC is moving ahead with its nuclear expansion plans after identifying three potential sites in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha that could together support up to 12 GW of nuclear power capacity. The development marks a significant step in the state-run power giant’s plan to build 30 GW of nuclear…
Harvansh Chawla and the New Architecture of India’s Global Economic Engagement
India’s position in the global economy is changing rapidly. The country is no longer viewed only as one of the world’s largest emerging markets, but increasingly as a participant capable of shaping conversations around trade, investment, infrastructure, technology and international economic cooperation. At the centre of this evolving landscape are…
Dr. Pushpendra Pratap Singh Champions People-First, Technology-Led Supply Chains as Chief Guest
Pune, India: Dr. Pushpendra Pratap Singh, Managing Director & CEO of Logitrust Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd., brought the logistics and supply chain perspective to the evolving mobility conversation as Chief Guest at the NextGen Automotive Summit 2026 in Pune. Logitrust Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd. also partnered with the summit as…
Dollar Rebounds as Traders Await Fresh Fed Policy Signals
The US dollar regained ground on October 7 as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting and fresh comments from policymakers. Markets are reassessing the timing of future rate hikes after softer US employment data reduced expectations for an October increase. Reuters US Dollar Recovers as Fed Minutes…
Germany Startup Boom Accelerates as AI Investment Surges
Germany is witnessing a record startup surge, with more than 3,000 companies founded in the first half of 2026. Around one-third are focused on artificial intelligence, as fresh capital, industrial weakness and government reforms reshape the country’s entrepreneurial landscape. Reuters Germany Records More Than 3,000 New Startups Germany's startup ecosystem…
Oolka Eyes $45 Million Funding at $200 Million Valuation
Oolka is in advanced talks to raise around $45 million from Bessemer Venture Partners, Prosus and existing investors, according to Moneycontrol. If completed at the reported terms, the AI-powered fintech could see its valuation rise to about $200 million, more than doubling in roughly six months. Moneycontrol Oolka Funding Talks…