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Faced with strict streaming mandates, producers are rushing small-budget films through technical theatrical runs to unlock digital deals, even as high ticket prices and low awareness keep audiences away.

Bank holiday today, 4 March: There is a bank holiday on Holi, 4 March, across many regions. This is because these cities will celebrate Holi today. Here is the full list of cities where there is a bank holiday today.

Samsung did not invest in the scheme despite applying for it, while it had earned 1,000 crore in the smartphone PLI scheme. What explains the Korean giant's change of mind?

he Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) may propose the government to set up storage reserves for LNG, preferably near existing terminals to support Indias growing demand at times of exigencies and ensure energy security.

Half of India's crude oil cargoes come from the Persian Gulf, crossing the Strait of Hormuz, making its closure a matter of deep concern.  Officials said a new deal with Canada will also help meet the demand for cooking gas. Supplies from the US began in January.

The snow that has fed Jammu and Kashmirs rivers for centuries is disappearing. In turn, the union territorys rivers are drying up, leaving a region that depends heavily on hydropower gasping for energy. A ground report.

As Irans blockade of the worlds most critical energy chokepoint triggers a global price surge, Mint examines the military, economic and geopolitical factors that will determine how long the shutdown can realistically last.

Allu Arjuns legal action spotlights how podcasts and social media can rapidly amplify reputational risks. Viral claims and AI-generated content can dent endorsements and contracts, forcing celebrities to adopt swift legal and management countermeasures.

While MLFF promises efficiency, officials worry about sensitive data from high-speed ANPR cameras, especially those with foreign components. The government pushes for domestic manufacturing to ease security concerns.

Bank holiday today: Lenders in cities across India have a holiday on 3 March for Holi, Holika Dahan, Dhulandi, Dol Jatra or Attukal Pongala, as per the official RBI calendar. Here's the full list of cities

Private investors' commitment potentially marks the highest-ever annual commitment from the private sector in Indias roads sector. The push signals a renewed push to crowd in private capital after years of limited activity under BOT model.

Flight cancellations and shipping delays from escalating West Asia tensions threaten patient mobility and look set to raise export logistics costs.

Any relief from lower US tariffs has been eroded by higher freight and insurance costs and renewed transit disruptions due to the US-Iran war.

Influencers earned a month's income in five days, brands learnt that their most effective marketing tool wasn't their booth but a creator with a smartphone, and small towns drove 65% of all online engagement around the event.

Banks will remain closed on both 3 and 4 March for Holi in different regions across the country. Details here.

As Middle Eastern transit hubs face unprecedented gridlock, Indian tour operators report a surge in cancellations and postponements that threaten to stall the industry's recovery.

While consolidation has a tendency to increase pricing, it decreases churn, said Alex Holtz, research director of IDC.

According to the report quoting an official in the know, the Ras Tanura refinery of Aramco was shut as a precautionary measure. The situation was under control, the official said.

Hindi continues to dominate, accounting for 60% of streaming originals in India in 2025, though lower than its 65% share in 2024. Telugu originals have recorded growth - from 28 in 2024 to 35 in 2025. Scripted content dominates across platforms.

The immediate impact is likely to be in deal closures, investments and investor sentiment in UAE, particularly Dubai. In the long-term, however, Dubai will remain an attractive real estate destination. 

While analysts had already predicted a knee-jerk reaction to oil prices when trading resumed in New York, the bigger question looms: whether a sustained conflict in the Middle East means a prolonged disruption in supply.

While fraud doesn't pose a systemic threat to India's banking system, there are significant and ever-present risks at the customer level, as the 590-crore fraud at IDFC First Bank shows.

Bank holidays next week: Banks will be closed on four days next week, for Holi, Holika Dahan, Dol Jatra, Dhuleti, Dhulandi, Attukal Pongala, Yaosang and Sunday weekend holiday. The RBI has listed a total of 18 holidays in March 2026.