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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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Himachal MSME Fest 2026 Opens With Startup Awards
Himachal MSME Fest 2026 opens with startup awards, putting regional entrepreneurship firmly in the spotlight at the start of the year. The event highlights the growing role of hill state enterprises, early stage startups, and local innovators in India’s broader MSME and startup landscape. Himachal MSME Fest 2026 Begins With…
Rajasthan Launches ₹100 Crore Startup Fund Ahead of TiE Summit
Rajasthan launches ₹100 crore startup fund ahead of the TiE Global Summit, signaling a renewed push to position the state as an emerging startup destination. With private co investor participation now in focus, the fund aims to unlock early stage capital and improve startup survival and scale outcomes. Rajasthan Startup…
Smallcap Funds End 2025 Lower as Risk Appetite Resets
Smallcap funds finish 2025 down more than 5 percent, prompting investors to reassess risk positioning at the start of the new year. After years of outsized gains, the category faced valuation pressure, earnings normalization, and shifting market leadership through the second half of the year. Smallcap Funds Close 2025 in…
Sensex Flat Start to 2026 as Midcaps Show Strength
Sensex flat start to 2026 sets a cautious tone for Indian equities, with headline indices moving in a narrow range while select midcaps flash early rally signals. Despite pockets of optimism, volatility remains front and centre as investors recalibrate risk at the start of the year. Market Opens 2026 With…
SMFCL Sanctions ₹4,300 Crore in First Maritime NBFC Push
SMFCL sanctions ₹4,300 crore in its first maritime NBFC loan rollout, marking a significant step in India’s effort to deepen shipping finance. With a targeted ₹8,000 crore loan book for FY26, the new institution is positioning itself as a long term capital provider for a capital intensive and underserved sector.…
India Plans ₹12 Lakh Crore Capex Push as Investment Slows
India plans ₹12 lakh crore capex push as private investment lags, positioning public spending as the primary growth lever at the start of 2026. With corporate balance sheets cautious and global demand uneven, the government is preparing to frontload capital expenditure to keep the investment cycle alive and employment momentum…
Indian Markets Log Tenth Straight Annual Gain as Smallcaps Lag
Indian markets notch 10th straight annual gain even as smallcaps lag, underscoring a year defined by index level resilience and uneven participation. Large caps and domestic flows anchored returns while broader segments struggled with valuation resets, tighter liquidity, and selective risk appetite. Indian markets notch 10th straight annual gain is…
Gig Workers Call Nationwide NYE Platform Strike Across India
Gig workers call nationwide NYE platform strike with unions warning of service disruptions across food delivery, ride hailing, and quick commerce platforms. The action is positioned as both an economic protest and a policy push aimed at social security, pay transparency, and work condition reforms. India enters the final day…
FMCG Distributor Body Urges Sebi to Tighten IPO Rules
FMCG distributor body urges Sebi to tighten IPO rules for loss making quick commerce firms, flagging rising regulatory friction as public listings of high burn delivery platforms gather pace. The appeal highlights concerns around pricing discipline, disclosures, and long term market integrity. Distributor Body Raises Red Flag on Quick Commerce…
Zepto Files for $1.22 Billion IPO as Quick Commerce Shifts
Zepto files for $1.22 billion IPO as quick commerce competition moves from private funding rounds to public markets. The filing marks a turning point for India’s fast delivery sector, where scale, capital discipline, and profitability are now under investor scrutiny. IPO Filing Signals New Phase for Quick Commerce Zepto files…