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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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BSE, Hyundai, United Spirits in Focus as Key Updates Emerge
BSE, Hyundai Motor India and United Spirits are among the stocks in focus on August 20, 2026, after fresh corporate developments. BSE’s MSCI agreement, Hyundai’s planned price hike and a regulatory update involving United Spirits are driving attention in Thursday’s trade. BSE Shares in Focus After MSCI Index Agreement BSE…
Tempsens Instruments IPO Draws Strong Day-One Demand
The Tempsens Instruments IPO opened for subscription on August 20, 2026, drawing strong investor interest from the opening hours. The ₹650 crore issue, priced at ₹285 to ₹300 per share, moved quickly as non-institutional and retail investors placed bids. Tempsens Instruments IPO Opens With Strong Investor Demand The Tempsens Instruments…
Most Companies Shouldn’t Build AI Agents Yet. Here’s the Test to Know If You’re Ready.
AI agents are getting a lot of attention. But before you build one, there are five questions that can tell you whether your business is actually ready. We build AI agents. We also turn down some of the agent projects we're asked to quote. Not because the technology isn't capable.…
US-Canada Tariff Standoff Keeps North American Supply Chains On Edge
The US-Canada tariff standoff is keeping North American manufacturers, exporters and logistics companies on alert as Washington delays the rollout of threatened 50% tariffs for three days. The pause gives negotiators more time, but uncertainty continues to complicate cross-border supply planning. US-Canada tariff talks enter another critical phase The latest…
MobiKwik Completes Transfer of Digital Lending Business
MobiKwik has completed the transfer of its digital lending business to wholly owned subsidiary MobiKwik Distribution Services Private Limited. The restructuring is linked to the fintech company’s plans to operationalise its lending business under a separate regulatory structure following approval from the Reserve Bank of India. MobiKwik completes lending business…
Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Crosses 3x Subscription on Final Day
The Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO entered its final day of bidding on August 19 with overall subscription crossing the 3x mark. The ₹1,700 crore public issue, which opened on August 17, has drawn strong demand ahead of its scheduled close, putting the jewellery retailer in focus among investors tracking India’s…
Hormuz Shipping Risks Return as Iran Tensions Hit Markets
Strait of Hormuz shipping risks are back in focus on August 18 as stalled US-Iran diplomacy raises fresh concerns over vessel movements and energy supplies. Brent crude has climbed above $91 a barrel, putting global markets on alert over renewed disruption. Iran tensions put Strait of Hormuz shipping back under…
Sudarshan Chemical AGM Today Focuses on FY26 Results and Dividend
Sudarshan Chemical Industries is holding its 75th Annual General Meeting on August 18, 2026, with shareholders set to consider the company’s FY26 performance and proposed final dividend. The meeting comes as investors assess the impact of the Heubach acquisition, profitability, debt levels and the company’s global expansion. Sudarshan Chemical AGM…
Indian Stocks Slide as Oil Surges and Tariff Risks Return
Indian stocks came under pressure on August 18 as rising crude oil prices, weaker global cues and renewed concerns over US tariff risks weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 and Sensex extended their declines as investors assessed the impact on inflation, the rupee, corporate earnings and foreign fund flows.…
Meet Udayan Bhattacharya: The Teacher Who Turned a Small Coaching Centre into a Mission for Nation-Building
Kolkata | Education & EdTech — Some educators teach subjects. Some shape careers. And then there are those who quietly transform lives. Udayan Bhattacharya, Founder of Nivedita Patha Bhawan, belongs to the third category—a teacher who turned a modest beginning into a lifelong mission to empower students through education. His…