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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 India’s food delivery market. Rising competition and consumer price sensitivity are forcing both platforms to balance growth with profitability. Zomato and Swiggy face margin pressure as discount wars return at a time when both companies were moving toward profitability. The…
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India’s four new labour codes take effect as SMEs warn of compliance burden
India’s largest labour reform has taken effect with the implementation of four new labour codes, marking a major shift in how companies manage wages, social security and industrial relations. The reform rollout has triggered concern among small and medium enterprises that fear higher compliance costs and reduced operational flexibility. India’s…
India’s Q2 FY26 GDP Estimated At 7.3 Percent As Inflation Eases
India’s GDP estimate of about 7.3 percent for Q2 FY26 and inflation projected near 2.1 percent presents a mixed macro picture. Growth remains strong but momentum is uneven across sectors, while the sharp inflation cooling raises new policy questions for the coming quarters. Growth holds firm but momentum shifts beneath…
Government Consults Energy and Infrastructure Leaders Ahead of Budget 2026-27
The government is engaging heavily with energy and infrastructure stakeholders ahead of the Union Budget 2026‑27, signalling a shift in priorities toward project acceleration, indigenisation and green transition as key budget themes for the coming fiscal year. The latest round of pre‐Budget consultations, chaired by the Nirmala Sitharaman and involving…
Oil Prices Slide for Third Straight Session as Peace Optimism Builds
Oil prices have fallen for the third consecutive session as growing optimism around a potential Russia Ukraine peace deal reduces geopolitical risk premiums. The market reaction reflects shifting expectations on supply stability, trade flow normalization and global energy demand sentiment. Geopolitical tension eases as peace negotiations gain traction The main…
Singapore Q3 GDP Expands 4.2 % and Upgrades Full-Year Outlook
Singapore’s economy achieved 4.2 % growth in Q3, marking one of the strongest performances in the region amid global headwinds. The growth surpasses expectations and has prompted the government to raise its full-year forecast, providing a rare bright spot in Asia’s economic slowdown. Robust third-quarter performance signals resilience The main…
India Government Rolls Out $5 Billion in Credit Guarantees Amid Growth Slowdown
India’s government has announced a major credit guarantee scheme, signalling readiness to deploy over $5 billion in support to bolster business sentiment as growth decelerates. The measure aims to shore up enterprises, especially exporters and MSMEs, facing global headwinds and domestic demand softening. Economic slowdown and the case for intervention…