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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…
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…
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Asian equities hold firm despite rupee weakness as global risks rise
Emerging markets are bracing for volatility as Asian equities shrug off rupee weakness even while global macro risks intensify after the latest US jobs data. Asian equity resilience has contrasted with currency market pressure, reflecting strong domestic fundamentals but persistent uncertainty around global monetary policy. The US jobs data showed…
RBI liquidity package boosts India’s bond market ambitions as foreign investors track flows
A shift in capital flows is underway as India’s bond market ambitions receive a boost from the RBI liquidity package, prompting foreign investors to watch the market more closely. The liquidity infusion has strengthened sentiment in domestic debt markets, improved yield predictability and signalled the central bank’s intent to support…
Record low inflation strengthens case for further RBI rate cuts in 2026
With inflation at record low levels, the RBI has left the door open for further rate cuts, prompting markets to speculate on the possibility of two additional cuts by mid 2026. The inflation outlook and RBI guidance have reshaped expectations across bond, equity and currency markets as investors evaluate the…
Stocks to watch as RBI impulse redirects investor flows toward banks, auto and realty
Stocks in spotlight today include banks, auto and realty as the RBI impulse continues to shift investor flows toward rate sensitive segments. The market focus has turned to sectors that benefit the most from improving liquidity conditions, lower cost of capital and stronger credit demand visibility after the central bank’s…
Gold holds steady as rising global bond yields trigger temporary consolidation
Gold is holding steady even as global bond yields rise, with analysts describing the current gold dip as a temporary consolidation rather than a trend reversal. The gold market remains influenced by bond yields, inflation expectations and investor positioning ahead of key macroeconomic events. Despite the stronger yield environment, gold…
NTT DATA named AI services leader as global tech outsourcing landscape shifts
NTT DATA has been named a Leader in AI application services for 2025, marking a major development in the global tech services industry. The recognition for NTT DATA signals a wider shake up in outsourcing hubs as enterprises accelerate AI adoption and reconfigure technology partnerships for the next wave of…
US markets price in December rate cut despite resilient labor data
US markets are pricing in a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve even as labor data shows continued resilience, creating mixed economic signals ahead of the upcoming inflation print. The rate cut expectations have influenced bond yields, equity sentiment and currency positioning as traders attempt to interpret conflicting macro…
Global investors turn to Abu Dhabi Global Market as Middle East strengthens Asian links
Global investors are increasingly eyeing Abu Dhabi Global Market as the Middle East hub expands its connectivity with Asian capital markets. The growing Abu Dhabi Global Market influence reflects a strategic shift in cross border finance as investors position ahead of Abu Dhabi Finance Week, a key event shaping regional…
Rupee edges higher after RBI announcement as early trade shows mild recovery
The rupee nudged up after the RBI news and the early trade recovery reflected improved currency sentiment against the US dollar. The rupee recovery was modest but signalled reduced volatility as traders assessed the central bank’s policy stance and awaited global cues that could influence exchange rate movements over the…
Fitch raises India’s FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4 percent citing strong demand
Fitch Ratings has raised India’s FY26 GDP forecast to 7.4 percent and the upgraded India GDP outlook reflects sustained consumer demand and the positive impact of ongoing GST reforms. The revision strengthens India’s position as one of the fastest growing large economies despite global uncertainty. The new forecast suggests that…