If you’ve been even remotely following India’s digital economy story, you’d know that big announcements come and go, and sometimes they feel more like PR fireworks than long-term commitments. But Amazon’s latest declaration at the 2025 Smbhav Summit genuinely comes across as one of those rare, heavyweight moves that could actually shift how India shops, […]

If you’ve been following India’s startup space even casually, you already know that 2025 has been a wild year for IPO buzz. But there’s one name that has managed to keep investors, analysts, and, honestly, even ordinary consumers curious — Zepto, the quick-commerce rocketship that went from “just another delivery app” to a multibillion-dollar giant

If you’ve been watching the franchise industry closely — and I actually mean really watching, not just scrolling LinkedIn — you’ve probably noticed something interesting. The days when franchise success was purely about location, footfall, and glossy storefronts are fading. A new wave of franchises is rising, one that runs more on data dashboards than

Some milestones look impressive on paper. And then some milestones make you pause, nod, and think, “Okay, this is really changing the industry.” Livspace, which is hitting 100 franchise stores across India in just 18 months, sits firmly in the second category. Think about it — the Indian home interiors market has always been a

🔍 5-Point Quick Summary RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25% to support economic growth. Retail inflation drops to 0.25%, giving RBI room to ease policy. EMIs on home, auto, business, and education loans are expected to get cheaper. Rupee depreciation past ₹90 per USD poses inflation risk ahead. Faster banking transmission will

If you’ve been tracking India’s retail and FMCG landscape, you probably saw this coming — just maybe not this soon. Reliance Retail has officially completed a major restructuring by moving its entire FMCG and consumer brands business into a newly formed entity called New Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (New RCPL). And yes, that means the

The Indian financial markets woke up to a bit of a jolt on December 3, 2025. For the first time ever, the Indian rupee breached the ₹90 mark against the U.S. dollar in early trade. It wasn’t a dramatic crash — it eased down by a few paise — but the moment itself carried weight.

Black Friday used to be that big, flashy shopping day in the US that we only saw in Hollywood movies. But honestly? Those days are gone. India has embraced Black Friday like it’s been here forever — and the numbers this year prove it loud and clear. Black Friday 2025 clocked a 27% jump in