May 13, 2026 – Global South Capital Times

Swiggy Aims for Indian Ownership, Inventory Model Shift An authentic photograph of a large, busy warehouse in India, with workers in vests organizing shelves of products and delivery scooters parked nearby.

An authentic photograph of a large, busy warehouse in India, with workers in vests organizing shelves of products and delivery scooters parked nearby.

Swiggy Aims for Indian Ownership, Inventory Model Shift

sivam May 13, 2026

Foodtech giant Swiggy is moving towards Indian ownership and control to adopt an inventory model for its...

LIC Housing Finance Q4 Profit Up 9.4% to ₹1,497 Cr A diverse group of financial professionals gathered around a large table, reviewing stacks of documents and laptops.

A diverse group of financial professionals gathered around a large table, reviewing stacks of documents and laptops.

LIC Housing Finance Q4 Profit Up 9.4% to ₹1,497 Cr

sivam May 13, 2026

LIC Housing Finance reports a 9.4% increase in Q4 net profit to ₹1,497 crore, driven by lower...

India Gold Market Sees Record Discounts After Duty Hike Two Indian jewelers examine gold chains and discuss in a cluttered workshop, with bars visible in the background.

Two Indian jewelers examine gold chains and discuss in a cluttered workshop, with bars visible in the background.

India Gold Market Sees Record Discounts After Duty Hike

sivam May 13, 2026

India's gold market faces record discounts over $200/oz following a 15% import duty hike, impacting sales and...

Bihar Boosts EV Sales to 30% by 2030 with New Policy Two men, one in a uniform, discuss paperwork next to an e-rickshaw charging at a solar station on a busy street in Bihar.

Two men, one in a uniform, discuss paperwork next to an e-rickshaw charging at a solar station on a busy street in Bihar.

Bihar Boosts EV Sales to 30% by 2030 with New Policy

sivam May 13, 2026

Bihar government approves EV policy amendments, targeting 30% EV sales by 2030 with incentives and charging infrastructure...

Raise Financial Acquires GreenLife Insurance for Fintech Expansion A group of diverse business professionals in a modern office analyzing financial data displayed on a large monitor.

A group of diverse business professionals in a modern office analyzing financial data displayed on a large monitor.

Raise Financial Acquires GreenLife Insurance for Fintech Expansion

sivam May 13, 2026

Fintech unicorn Raise Financial Services acquires GreenLife Insurance Broking (GIBL) to expand into insurance distribution and build...

SportVot Funding Boosts Grassroots Sports Streaming

sivam May 13, 2026

SportVot raises INR 32.7 crore to expand its white-label OTT solutions, democratizing live sports broadcasting for amateur...

India Fuel Price Hike Risk: RBI Warns of Inflation

sivam May 13, 2026

RBI Governor warns of potential fuel price hikes in India due to Middle East conflict, raising inflation...

Gold Import Duty Hike: Price Rise & Smuggling Fears Grow Two Indian jewelers in head magnifiers work on gold chains and small ornaments at a cluttered wooden bench in a busy workshop.

Two Indian jewelers in head magnifiers work on gold chains and small ornaments at a cluttered wooden bench in a busy workshop.

Gold Import Duty Hike: Price Rise & Smuggling Fears Grow

sivam May 13, 2026

GJEPC warns gold import duty hike will inflate prices and boost smuggling. Urges government dialogue for effective...

India Gold Duty Hike: GJC Warns of Grey Market Surge A group of Indian gold traders in a small, cluttered shop, examining gold jewelry and paperwork under a single lightbulb.

A group of Indian gold traders in a small, cluttered shop, examining gold jewelry and paperwork under a single lightbulb.

India Gold Duty Hike: GJC Warns of Grey Market Surge

sivam May 13, 2026

India's gold import duty increase to 15% sparks GJC concerns over a potential surge in the grey...

India’s Battery Imports: Energy Security Risk Workers in blue uniforms assemble large battery modules on pallets on a factory floor, with a production line in the background.