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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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Indian Startup Funding Jumps 112% Despite Fewer Deals
Indian startup funding spiked 112 percent week on week even as the number of deals declined, reinforcing a clear quality over quantity shift in capital allocation as investors concentrate capital into fewer, conviction driven bets. This development is time sensitive and qualifies as startup funding news tied to the current…
Fino Payments Bank Pivots to Secured Loans Strategy
Fino Payments Bank pivots to secured loans as it prepares for a small finance bank licence push, marking a clear shift in its business model from transaction led payments to asset backed lending with stronger balance sheet visibility and regulatory alignment. The move is time sensitive and qualifies as financial…
HDFC AMC Launches Rs 2,500 Crore Private Credit Fund
HDFC AMC has launched a Rs 2,500 crore private credit fund, marking a decisive shift in its asset management strategy as it expands beyond traditional mutual funds into alternative investments aimed at capturing rising demand for non bank corporate lending. HDFC AMC launches Rs 2,500 crore private credit fund at…
Apple India-Made iPhone Exports Cross $50 Billion Milestone
Apple’s India-made iPhone exports have breached the $50 billion mark, underscoring how policy incentives, supplier relocation, and execution speed have turned India into a core manufacturing and export hub in Apple’s global supply chain within a short time frame. Apple’s India-made iPhone exports breaching $50 billion is a time-sensitive business…
Indian Markets Hold Steady Despite US Strike on Venezuela
Indian markets held steady despite the US strike on Venezuela, with equities largely ignoring geopolitical risk and focusing instead on domestic fundamentals and earnings visibility. The muted reaction underlined how Indian investors are currently pricing global shocks differently compared to earlier cycles. The Indian equity market opened cautious but stabilised…
Delhi Golf Club Reviews Alleged Membership Violations After Unauthorized Access Incident
The Delhi Golf Club has found itself at the center of public attention following reports of an alleged unauthorized access incident involving Deepak Dhawan and his wife. According to multiple media reports, the matter has prompted the club to initiate internal action and review its membership protocols, underscoring the sensitivities…
Vadodara Startup Conclave Opens With Policymakers and Bank Chiefs
The start-up conclave begins in Vadodara on January 3 with senior policymakers, bankers, and ecosystem leaders coming together to energise entrepreneurship. The event signals growing institutional focus on regional startup hubs, access to capital, and policy backed business networking at the start of 2026. Conclave launch puts Vadodara on startup…
Rajasthan Prepares ₹100 Crore Fund of Funds Push
The Rajasthan govt readies ₹100cr FoF to boost startup investing as it positions the state as an emerging startup destination. Announced around TiE DigiFest, the move signals an early policy push to attract institutional capital, strengthen local venture pipelines, and improve access to growth funding. Policy move timed with ecosystem…
Gold Prices Firm Up in India as 2026 Begins
Gold prices firmed up in India on January 3, offering a steady start to the new year for the precious metals market. The move reflects stable global cues, cautious investor positioning, and early buying interest from jewellers ahead of the upcoming wedding and festive demand cycle. Gold prices firm up…
Multi Asset Funds Gain From Metals Rally in 2025
Multi asset funds delivered strong performance in 2025 as a sharp metals rally lifted diversified portfolios. Rising allocations to gold, silver, and industrial metals helped these funds manage equity volatility, reinforcing asset allocation strategies that prioritise balance, downside protection, and tactical flexibility. Metals rally reshaped multi asset fund performance Multi…