Zomato has invested an additional Rs 500 crore into Blinkit, its quick commerce business, bringing total funding to Rs 2,800 crore since the 2022 acquisition. This move follows Zomato's recent Rs 8,500 crore fundraising, aimed at bolstering its financial position amidst stiff competition in India's quick commerce sector.
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Spending on online gaming in smaller Indian towns has surged 16 times from 2019 to 2024, highlighting increased digital consumption. Card spending has risen 175% in non-metro areas, driven by rising affluence. The Indian video gaming market is projected to reach $1.4 billion by 2028.
Bank credit and deposit growth in India slowed in the October-December quarter of 2024. Notably, personal loans and credit to key sectors saw a decline, while public sector lending picked up. Term deposits grew significantly, driven by higher interest rates and large-value deposits.
Budget 2025 income tax slab changes FY 2025-26: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2025 addressing the middle class by increasing the rebate limit under Section 87A to INR 12 lakh and enhancing the basic exemption limit to INR 4 lakh.
In 2024, Tata's Punch SUV surpassed Maruti's Swift to become the best-selling car in India. Buyers are increasingly preferring SUVs over hatchbacks. Tata Motors achieved its highest sales volumes with SUV sales growing significantly. Maruti WagonR is the only hatchback in the top 5. Tata Motors' multi-powertrain strategy contributed to its strong SUV sales.
Major US benchmarks experienced a continuous five-day selloff, resulting in over a trillion dollars loss in share prices. The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 indices faced declines, with significant drops in Tesla stock. Concerns over economic factors and market volatility were compounded by deadly attacks and geopolitical tensions, impacting investor sentiment.
March is historically the best time for Indian stock market returns, and a similar trend is expected this month. Nifty and other indices have shown positive average returns in March over the last decade, barring 2020. Analysts suggest that current market dynamics and financial stock performance support a potential rebound in the stock market.
India’s forex reserves declined by $1.781 billion, hitting $638.698 billion on February 28. Despite intermittent gains, reserves have generally dropped since their all-time high in September. The decline is largely attributed to the RBI’s efforts to stabilize the Rupee.
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Electric vehicle maker OPG Mobility, formerly Okaya EV, plans to raise around Rs 400 crore in the next 18-24 months to expand its product portfolio and network. The company is set to launch two electric scooters, one electric motorcycle, and new three-wheeler passenger products this year, while also increasing its sales and service network across India.