Tech IPO Comeback: Are We Buying Hope or Numbers?
Tech listings are reappearing but stability now beats pop. We explain why free float, anchor quality, and cash conversion matter more than oversubscription, show a practical checklist for reading DRHPs, and offer a short roster of deals to watch — plus one simple sizing rule for retail and pros.
Apple in India: Can Local iPhone Assembly Bend Prices?
Sticker prices rarely tumble on launch; the real bend comes from trade-ins, EMI, and prior-gen mix as local value-add grows. We unpack the cost stack (duties, freight, channel), show India vs global ASP bands, and outline PLI checkpoints and risks—plus one rule: last year’s model + exchange + EMI during festive windows captures most savings.
Creator Payout Wars: Shorts vs Reels vs TikTok — Who Pays Better?
Ad-share beats flat funds when fill holds; popular tracks can shave the cut. Grid compares Shorts, Reels, and TikTok on payout paths, music impact, and retention lift—plus a practical play: one clean-audio cut, recurring series, stacked links.
Global Grocery Chains: Private Label’s Quiet Takeover
Store brands hit new highs: ~38% share in Europe, ~52% in the U.K., ~21% in the U.S. Why shoppers aren’t switching back, where price gaps stay wide, and which aisles (beauty, pet care) are getting premium store lines next.
Mutual fund SIP inflows hit recordRBI policy unchangedGST collection beats estimates