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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…
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Vietnam’s FTSE Upgrade Puts Up to $6 Billion in Focus
Vietnam has officially entered FTSE Russell's Secondary Emerging Market category, opening the door to potentially up to $6 billion in foreign investment. The September 21 upgrade follows years of market reforms and could increase Vietnam's exposure to global institutional investors through phased index inclusion. Vietnam Enters FTSE Emerging Market Indexes…
Sensex Plunges 1,250 Points as Oil Prices and Bond Yields Hit Stocks
The Sensex plunged 1,247.71 points on September 24, 2026, as rising US Treasury yields, crude oil prices above $100 a barrel and renewed concerns over interest rates triggered heavy selling across Indian equities. The Nifty 50 also fell sharply, ending below the 23,100 mark. Sensex Ends 1.67% Lower, Nifty Falls…
South Korea Targets Lower Middle East Oil Dependence by 2035
South Korea plans to reduce its dependence on Middle Eastern crude oil to below 50% by 2035 after disruptions linked to the Iran conflict exposed vulnerabilities in its energy supply chain. Seoul is also preparing to expand oil reserves and diversify imports. South Korea Moves to Cut Middle East Oil…
Global Markets Ride AI Rally as Oil Prices Fall Below $100
Global markets are being pulled in two directions as artificial intelligence stocks extend their rally while oil prices retreat below $100 a barrel. Investors are weighing stronger AI demand against Middle East risks, inflation concerns and expectations for further interest-rate moves. AI Stocks Drive Fresh Gains Across Global Markets Global…
AI Memory Shortage Forces Smaller Phone and Laptop Makers to Redesign
The AI-driven memory shortage is forcing smaller phone and laptop makers to rethink product designs as DRAM and NAND supplies remain tight. Companies including Fairphone, Jolla and Framework are changing hardware strategies, securing memory earlier and passing some costs to customers. AI Memory Shortage Hits Smaller Device Makers The AI…
Brent Nears $100 as Middle East Tensions Hit Indian Markets
Brent crude oil is nearing $100 a barrel as renewed Middle East tensions raise fears of supply disruptions, putting fresh pressure on Indian stocks and the rupee. Rising crude threatens to widen India’s trade deficit, fuel inflation and increase market volatility. Brent crude surges as Middle East conflict intensifies Brent…