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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 for $1.22 billion IPO at a time when the quick…
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India Housing Credit Abnormality: Home Loan Rates Falling Near Sovereign Bond Yields – What Triggers Ahead
India’s housing credit market is experiencing an anomaly, with home loan rates nearing the levels of sovereign bond yields. This development signals a shift in the financial landscape, raising questions about what triggers have led to this convergence and what the future holds for the housing sector. The convergence of…
India Approves ₹45,060 Crore Export Relief for Garment and Leather Sectors
The Indian government has approved a relief package of ₹45,060 crore to bolster exporters, especially in the garment and leather sectors, following the imposition of steep U.S. tariffs. The package includes a ₹25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission and a ₹20,000 crore Credit Guarantee Scheme. Trade headwinds intensify for exportersIndia’s exporters…
Stablecoins Reshape Asia’s Financial Architecture And Challenge Sovereign Finance
Stablecoin payments are beginning to challenge traditional sovereign finance across Asia as consumers, businesses and cross border networks adopt digital tokens for settlement, savings and remittances. The shift is forcing regulators to rethink oversight frameworks and pushing central banks to accelerate digital currency strategies. The transformation is no longer theoretical.…
Digital Asset Adoption Surges Across Asia Pacific Region
Digital asset adoption in Asia Pacific is surging, with roughly one in four adults now active in stablecoins and digital remittance flows. The shift signals a structural transition in how consumers move money, store value and interact with cross border financial systems in the region. The acceleration comes as stablecoins…
India Named Fastest-Growing Major Economy Despite Tariffs
India’s economy has been named the fastest-growing major economy by Moody’s Investors Service, with projected growth near 6.5 % through 2027, even as higher U.S. tariffs challenged its export sector. The findings highlight India’s ability to redirect export flows and maintain momentum. India’s economy is set to grow at about…
Southeast Asia Internet‑Economy Funding Grows Just 15%—What It Means
Private funding for Southeast Asia’s internet economy rose just 15% year‑on‑year to around US $7.7 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, signalling both a slowdown and a structural shift in the region’s startup ecosystem. A weaker growth rate in regional digital funding highlights caution among investors The 15% growth in internet‑economy…