Will the ₹500 note be banned soon? Here's the reality!

This episode dives into three trending market stories:

*Eternal (formerly Zomato) is seeing strong revenue growth driven by Blinkit, but rising losses and overdependence on Blinkit are raising red flags. The company is restructuring to become a domestically controlled entity, aiming for more supply chain control by shifting Blinkit from a marketplace to an inventory-led model, a move that could bring both efficiency and risk.

*Maruti Suzuki is urging the government to help revive India’s entry-level car segment, which has seen a sharp decline from 46% of car sales in 2019 to just 27% in 2024. With affordability becoming a major issue and used cars gaining popularity, experts suggest tax incentives and lower insurance costs could reignite demand.

*A viral video falsely claimed that ₹500 notes will be discontinued by March 2026. The RBI and PIB have debunked the rumour ₹500 notes remain legal and valid. The panic was caused by a misinterpretation of an RBI circular focused only on improving ATM access to smaller denominations.

The episode ends with a reminder to always fact-check sensational financial claims and beware of RBI-themed scams.