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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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India’s Export Playbook Turns to E Commerce Surge
A new Niti Aayog report projecting a 300 billion dollar cross border e commerce opportunity has triggered a strategic rethink in India’s export playbook. Policymakers and industry leaders are now aligning trade, logistics and digital payments to capture the next wave of global demand. India’s export strategy is entering a…
IDfy Raises Rs 476 Crore for Global Expansion
IDfy has raised Rs 476 crore to accelerate global expansion and fund strategic acquisitions, strengthening its position in digital identity verification and risk management. The capital infusion signals investor confidence in compliance technology and cross border growth opportunities. IDfy raises Rs 476 crore in fresh funding to fuel global expansion…
NITI Aayog Pitches Tech Services Trade Missions Abroad
NITI Aayog has proposed targeted tech services trade missions to Japan, the Middle East, and Germany to expand India’s global digital footprint. The move aims to boost IT exports, strengthen strategic partnerships, and tap high value enterprise demand. NITI Aayog has pitched tech services trade missions to Japan, the Middle…
RBI’s New CPI Base Shows Inflation at 2.75%
RBI’s new CPI base has placed retail inflation at 2.75 percent, offering a fresh reference point for monetary policy and market expectations. The revised data series could influence rate outlook, bond yields, and equity positioning in the coming quarters. RBI’s new CPI base shows inflation at 2.75 percent, marking an…
IT Stocks Selloff Deepens as AI Disruption Fears Mount
IT stocks selloff intensified with Infosys and TCS leading losses as concerns around AI disruption and global tech spending weighed on investor sentiment. Heavy index weightage in frontline IT names amplified the broader market impact. IT stocks selloff intensified sharply as Infosys and TCS led losses amid rising AI disruption…
Sensex and Nifty Slide as Global Tech Weakness Hits Indian Equities
Indian equities dived sharply as the Sensex and Nifty reacted to global tech weakness and broad risk aversion. Heavy selling in IT and large cap stocks dragged benchmark indices lower, reflecting investor caution amid volatile global markets. Indian equities dive as Sensex and Nifty slide sharply on global tech weakness,…
China Tightens Rare Earth Export Controls, EV Supply at Risk
China has tightened rare earth export controls, raising concerns over supply chain disruption for global electric vehicle manufacturers. The move intensifies scrutiny on critical mineral dependency and could affect battery production, pricing, and long term EV expansion plans. China’s rare earth export controls have tightened, creating fresh uncertainty across the…
Asian and US Markets Diverge as EM Debt Attracts Flows
Asian and US markets are moving in different directions as investors redirect capital into emerging market debt. Tactical flows into EM bonds are gaining attention amid shifting interest rate expectations, currency stability trends, and relative growth differentials. Asian and US markets diverge at a time when tactical flows into EM…
Global Markets Brace as US Tech Capex Bet Sparks Sell-Off
Global markets are reacting sharply as an aggressive US tech capex cycle triggers a sector wide sell off. Investors are reassessing valuations, cash flow visibility, and return timelines amid rising infrastructure spending tied to artificial intelligence and cloud expansion. Global markets are bracing for volatility after a renewed US tech…
UN Climate Summit Shifts Focus to Business Investment Before COP31
The UN climate summit has pivoted toward mobilising private sector capital ahead of COP31, signalling a strategic shift from pledges to bankable projects. Governments and industry leaders are now prioritising climate finance, blended funding structures, and large scale clean energy investment. The UN climate summit is placing business investment at…