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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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&Done Raises $3M, Spotlight on Niche Consumer Brands
&Done raises $3M for haircare brand expansion, signaling renewed early stage funding interest in niche consumer brands built around specific use cases and loyal audiences. The funding highlights how focused personal care startups are attracting capital even as broader consumer funding remains selective. &Done raises $3M at a time when…
India Equity Markets Seen Beating Global Peers in 2026
India’s equity markets are tipped to outperform global peers in 2026, according to a poll of 50 market strategists who cite stronger growth visibility, resilient domestic demand, and relative insulation from global slowdowns as key drivers shaping investor optimism. India’s equity markets tipped to outperform global peers in 2026 reflects…
Sensex, Nifty Slide as Tariff Fears Spook Markets
Sensex and Nifty opened lower on January 8 as tariff fears and sustained foreign outflows weighed on investor sentiment. Early trade reflected global risk aversion, with traders cutting exposure to rate sensitive and export linked stocks amid uncertain policy signals. The Indian equity market opened Thursday under pressure, with the…
Government Seeks Grok Safeguards After Deepfake Complaints Surface
The Indian government has asked X to submit detailed safeguards for Grok after multiple deepfake complaints flagged risks around AI generated content. The move puts fresh regulatory pressure on generative AI platforms operating in India and signals tighter scrutiny of automated speech systems tied to social networks. Deepfake complaints trigger…
xAI Raises $20 Billion, Redefines the AI Funding Cycle
Elon Musk’s xAI has secured $20 billion in fresh funding, pushing its valuation to roughly $230 billion and instantly resetting expectations across the global AI funding market. The round positions xAI among the most valuable private technology companies ever and raises hard questions about where AI capital flows next. A…
India CPI Base Revision Triggers Inflation Policy Concerns
India CPI base revision has sparked expert pushback, with economists warning that changes in methodology could distort inflation signals and complicate RBI policy decisions at a time when monetary calibration remains finely balanced. This is a time sensitive news development. The debate is unfolding as policymakers, economists, and market participants…
Finance Ministry Highlights Startups’ Role in Jobs, Net Zero Push
The finance ministry has flagged the growing role of startups in job creation and net zero CO2 innovation, positioning the ecosystem as a key driver of employment, clean technology adoption, and long term economic resilience amid evolving policy priorities. This is a time sensitive news development. The government’s messaging reflects…
India New Age IPO Pipeline Targets ₹50,000 Crore in 2026
India’s new age IPO pipeline is already targeting around ₹50,000 crore in 2026 listings, with companies such as PhonePe, Zepto, Oyo and other sector peers lining up as startups recalibrate public market ambitions after two years of valuation resets and operational tightening. This is a time sensitive news development. IPO…
India Startup Survey Signals Full AI Pivot by 2026
An India startup survey shows a majority of founders expect a full AI pivot by 2026, putting hiring models, product roadmaps, and capital allocation under scrutiny as companies reassess how quickly they must adapt to remain competitive in an AI first market. This is a time sensitive news topic. The…
IIM Mumbai Launches Finance and Policy Diplomas
IIM Mumbai has launched new finance and policy diploma programmes as India’s talent gap widens, responding to clear signals from corporates that demand is rising for professionals who can combine financial expertise with policy understanding and regulatory awareness. This is a time sensitive news development. The programme launch reflects immediate…