E-commerce payments in India projected to cross $292 bn by 2028

 Led by growing consumer preference for online shopping and strong internet penetration, India’s e-commerce market value is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7 per cent, from $147.3 billion this year to $292.3 billion in 2028, according to a new report.  The future of e-commerce payments in the country appears … Read more

Blinkit rival Zepto raises $340 mn at $5 bn valuation

Quick e-commerce platform Zepto on Friday said it has secured $340 million in a follow-on financing round, taking the company’s valuation to $5 billion after its previous fundraise in June.  General Catalyst led the round, with Dragon Fund, and Epiq Capital joining as new investors. Existing investors such as StepStone, Lightspeed, DST, and Contrary also … Read more

Moody`s ups India`s GDP growth forecast to 7.2 pc for 2024

 New York-based Moody’s Ratings on Thursday raised its forecast for India’s GDP growth for 2024 to 7.2 per cent from 6.8 per cent as projected earlier on the back of stronger private consumption driving up aggregate demand in the economy.  "Household consumption is poised to grow as headline inflation eases toward the RBI’s target. Indeed, … Read more

IREDA gets a booster shot with international credit rating from S&P Global

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) achieved a significant milestone on Thursday by securing its international credit rating which will help the government-owned financial company to secure funds from global markets at lower rates of interest.  The International Credit Rating Agency, S&P Global Ratings Limited assigned 'BBB-' long-term and 'A-3' short-term issuer credit ratings … Read more

Vadhvan Port will strengthen India`s port eco-system, enhance trade efficiency: JNPA chairman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday is all set to lay the foundation of the Rs 76,000 crore Vadhvan Port, an ambitious project expected to play a game-changing role in transforming the economic landscape of Maharashtra as well as the country by generating employment opportunities and facilitating seamless movement of cargo.   PM Modi will … Read more