India’s quick commerce industry—once seen as a game‑changing innovation in urban retail—might be heading toward a major correction, warns Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa. Despite billions poured in by SoftBank, Temasek, and Middle Eastern sovereign funds, the model’s heavy reliance on constant fundraising is now showing its limits. As cash supplies tighten, Dhindsa believes only companies…
Introduction Tata Motors is taking a bold step forward with a major investment in a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu, India. This advanced greenfield plant, backed by an investment of Rs 9,000 crore, will bring a significant boost to Tata’s production capacity and job creation, with 5,000 positions expected to emerge. Notably, this facility…
Global & Emerging Markets Intelligence · Weekly Briefing Global & Emerging Markets Intelligence The Emerging Edge Edition No. 2 · 15 May 2026 · Weekly Briefing MSCI EM 2025: +33.1% | Sensex: 75,741 | China GDP Q1: +5.0% | EM GDP 2026E: ~4.0% | IMF Global: 3.3% | US Tariffs: 13.7% EDITOR’S NOTE Emerging markets are…
The business landscape in Kerala is undergoing a radical transformation. Moving away from its historical roots in traditional trade, the state is now birthing a new generation of high-tech, innovation-led global enterprises. Analysts are calling it a “generational shift,” as seven major homegrown brands prepare to tap the public markets with IPOs totaling roughly ₹12,000…
ITC Limited’s board has given in-principle approval for the demerger of its Hotels Business under a scheme of arrangement. This strategic move, as per a regulatory filing on July 24, will allow the hotel business to function as a separate entity within the rapidly expanding hospitality industry, focusing on its growth path with an optimal…
In the realm of automotive design, the Cybertruck by Tesla stands as a bold testament to innovation and style. Contrary to popular belief, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen asserts that the angular, polarizing design of the Cybertruck is more than just a design experiment—it’s a strategic move to elevate the Tesla brand. Embracing the…
Twelve out of thirteen major sectoral indices fell around noon on May 28, as volatility spiked ahead of the election results. The broader market also faced significant pressure, with the BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices declining over 1 percent each. Market Overview The Sensex and Nifty both declined by 0.2 percent, hitting their day’s…
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, the renowned global investment guru Mark Mobius expressed his belief that the recent credit downgrade of the United States will compel investors to diversify their portfolios into other markets. Mark Mobius has an extensive background in the Indian markets, having previously led the Templeton Emerging Market Group for over…
Advanced Stage of RBI’s Vetting Process for IDBI Bank Sale The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) review of potential bidders for IDBI Bank’s stake sale is progressing well, as reported by Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Secretary of the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). This development marks a significant step in the strategic disinvestment…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to transfer a dividend of between Rs 85,000 crore and Rs 1 lakh crore to the government for FY25, driven by anticipated higher interest income from foreign securities, according to economists. The RBI’s board is meeting today to finalize the dividend payout. Budgeted and Revised Estimates The…
