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The concessional duty structure covers a wide range of products across sectors, including chemicals, plastics, textiles, metals and other manufactured goods, reflecting a broad-based relief measure for SEZ units.

The Centre has implemented a new fuel mandate for petrol pumps to supply E20 fuel with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON, enhancing Indias ethanol blending programme to promote cleaner transportation and energy security.

From mandatory four-way segregation to landfill disincentives and industry fuel mandates, the new solid waste management rules tighten accountability across households, municipalities and businesses.

Film actors are branching into theatre and documentaries to stay creatively active between releases, building credibility and long-term brand equitywhile carefully balancing the risks of overexposure and diluted focus.

On April 1, banks in several Indian cities will be shut for closing their yearly accounts. While most branches suspend operations, essential services like ATMs and online banking remain accessible. Details here. 

As petrol pumps switch to 20% ethanol blended petrol nationwide, most vehicles on the road remain unprepared, raising concerns over fuel efficiency and engine wear.

Weekly credit updates will reduce the 40-45-day blackout window to about 6-7 days, curbing loan stacking and lowering the risk of consumer disputes. 

Over the next three years, the first phase of the growth plan, the NBFC plans to venture into new product segments such as personal loans, gold loans and MSME loans.

India's central bank is scrutinizing corporate treasury positions amid rupee pressure from capital outflows and rising crude prices. The Reserve Bank of India aims to assess arbitrage exposure rather than immediate regulation, following new rules on banks' open positions in the forex market.

As demand consolidates and developers expand, investors say rising reliance on formal funding will shape housing, office and new asset classes

Nokia is flagging increased costs for Indian telecom equipment due to the West Asia war-related supply chain disruptions and AI-driven memory chip shortages.

Mandatory dual authentication from 1 April aims to plug gaps in PIN- and OTP-based systems as digital frauds surge.

The Drugs Controller General of India proposes a new norm, driven by public demand, to allow pharmacies to dispense exact medicine quantities, aiming to cut patient costs and reduce wastage.

Appliance makers are preparing to raise prices by up to 10% to offset a surge in input costs triggered by the USIran war.

Industry executives say geopolitical tensions have not dented lending momentum, and margin pressures and gold price volatility remain manageable

Indian companies are stepping up innovation spending, but lack of validation, policy support and assured demand slow commercial adoption.

Filmmakers are investing in large-scale projects like Ramayana and Varanasi, aiming for global audiences despite box office uncertainties. Successful storytelling, visual spectacle, and multiple revenue streams are critical, though recent failures highlight the risks involved.

Bank holiday today: Banks across various Indian cities will be closed on 31 March for Mahavir Jayanti. Here's a list of all cities where banks will be closed on Tuesday.

AI promises significant revenue gains and frees up bankers for strategic work, without replacing human judgment.

Aditya Puri, the former MD and CEO of HDFC Bank, shares insights from his 26-year journey in banking during a chat at the Mint India Investment Summit. He discusses the evolution of financial services in India, the role of AI and how a customer-focused approach can transform banking.

While the measure may have some short-term impact, the Indian economy's fundamentals will determine the course of the rupee. The move may support the rupee from falling further, but lead to mark-to-market losses in the March quarter.

According to a bill passed in the Karnataka assembly last week, a tax in the range of 5-10% of a vehicles price will be imposed on all EV cars based on their price at the time of registration in the state, which is expected to widen the price gap with less expensive ICE vehicles.

In the absence of any compliance with these advisories, the companies could risk losing their safe harbour clause, which gives them legal immunity against the content posted by users on their platforms.

Experts say weak contract enforcement locks up capital and raises business costs, with alternative dispute resolution and technology offering only partial relief.

Indias M&A momentum remains strong, driven by abundant capital and long-term investor confidence, even as global players turn cautious and domestic corporates take the lead.

Short-term disruption from the West Asia conflict is weighing on bookings to the Gulf and Europe, but rising outbound travel from India is emerging as a bigger long-term growth driver for global hotel groups.

With a 2025 TB elimination goal, India deploys 3,000 AI X-ray devices, chatbots, and predictive models to identify asymptomatic patients, enhance treatment adherence, and target high-risk zones, slashing diagnostic delays by half.

Iconic 1950s60s songs are entering the public domain, eliminating licence fees. Businesses gain from lower costs, while legacy music labels face shrinking revenues from archival catalogues.

Bank holiday today, 30 March: According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from region to region depending upon the festivals and observances there. However, all banks observe holidays on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL, and GAIL are in talks with Angola's state-owned Sonangol LPG and liquefied natural gas LNG as supplies from West Asia remain disrupted amid the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

India's basmati rice exports face disruptions due to rising freight rates linked to the West Asia conflict. The ports ministry plans to meet shipping lines to address the challenges, which threaten the $6 billion trade.

A parliamentary committee has recommended introducing tiered charges for UPI transactions to address a significant funding gap and slowing growth. While the government maintains UPI is a public good, industry players argue that subsidies cover only a fraction of costs.

The real estate sector is witnessing a permanent shift toward premiumization as buyers and companies prioritize global-standard quality over price. Driven by increased capital access and the need to retain talent, the luxury segment continues to grow even as mass-market housing demand cools.

Celebrity weddings are now high-value marketing ecosystems, where brand deals, influencer buzz and timed campaigns turn personal milestones into sustained commercial opportunity.