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The government has said all retail fuel outlets maintain sufficient inventories to meet public demand.

A California courts finding that platforms are addictive by design could embolden regulators globally, just as India is weighing curbs on underage social media use.

Instant coffee and packaged teas power export growth, even as reliance on bulk trade and geopolitical risks persist.

While the immediate impact of the ongoing war in West Asia remains limited, non-bank lenders believe the real risk lies in a prolonged conflict, which could trigger second-order effects across inflation, demand and credit cycles.

Despite critical acclaim, India's niche regional films struggle at the box-office. Manipuri film Boong, despite winning a BAFTA, earned only 1 crore upon re-release, highlighting the challenges faced by such films in competing for screen space amid mainstream Bollywood productions.

India has already touched 20% blending in petrol, using ethanol made from maize, rice and sugarcane. Should it convert more food to fuel and at what cost?

A polypropylene shortage triggered by West Asia supply shifts is squeezing cement bag makers, raising packaging costs and threatening dispatches just as fuel inflation hits margins.

The uptick follows US President Donald Trumps claim that talks with Iran were underway, which was dismissed by Tehran. Irans military accused Washington of negotiating with itself to mask battlefield setbacks.

Bank holiday today: Banks across various Indian cities will be closed on 26 March for Shree Ram Navami. Here's a list of all cities where banks will be closed on 26 March.  

As digital advertising grows costlier and less efficient, brands are turning to gated communities to reach affluent consumers, improve targeting, and drive repeat purchases through hyperlocal engagement.

Fires are laying waste to factories, hotels, markets and informal units in slums across India, taking a heavy toll on workers and bringing economic activity in these areas to a halt. What can India do to put out these fires?

Asia could become a prime buyer of Canadian energy.

Punjab indutry and power minister Sanjeev Arora, told Mint that the state has got an investment of about 57,000 crore with big-ticket names like JSW, Vardhman Steel, Trident, IOL Chemicals, Verka Beverages and Fortis.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan reaffirmed that landowners whose land was acquired for highway projects between 1997 and 2015 are entitled to extra compensation, known as solatium, and interest, even for past acquisitions. 

The state-owned financier also plans to invest in underserved sectors such as urban infrastructure, waste management, and smaller healthcare projects, areas where capital is harder to access.

Indian media and entertainment firms are enhancing their technology capabilities and appointing AI leaders, reflecting a broader shift in an industry that has historically prioritised content over product and technology infrastructure.

The Bagmane Prime Office portfolio includes around 20 million sq. ft of Grade A office space, of which 16 million sq. ft is completed, across six office parks. Multinational companies constitute around 99% of its tenant base, with global capability centres accounting for 89% of the occupiers.

Ethanol lobby groups in India are advocating for ethanol-based cooktops amid domestic cooking gas supply disruptions due to the West Asia war. They propose a feasibility study on ethanol as a cooking fuel. This comes at a time that India faces an oversupply of ethanol.

Having grown to 2.78 trillion in 2025, India's media sector is likely to hit 3.3 trillion by 2028, as advertising and subscriptions shift online.

India is betting 13,000 crore to move beyond generics into high-value biologics and advanced chemicals. Heres how it plans to build talent, ensure safety and tap a $300 billion global opportunity.

Laser strikes near Indian airports have jumped sharply in the last two years. The incidents pose a safety risk to pilots and highlight weak enforcement of rules that prohibit such activity.

Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Trai has mandated that every operators plan bouquet must include a one-time plan, a custom plan, and a 30-day plan across all categories.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and extensive damage to Qatars Ras Laffan facilities have halted a massive portion of Indias LNG imports, triggering force majeure declarations by GAIL and Petronet.

From the 19th-century poop wars to Qatars crippled gas fields, history is repeating itself. Experts argue that the West Asia conflict is a black swan opportunity to finally correct the imbalance in Indias fertilizer use.

Private credit was initially an investment mainly for institutions. Then the industry made a big bet on retail investors.

Consolidation of state-owned banks brought synergy due to increased scope of operations, and improvement in cost efficiency, the finance ministry said in Lok Sabha

India's live entertainment industry is evolving but is hindered by challenges such as inadequate infra and poor management, evident in Karan Aujla's tour. Enhancing venues and streamlining processes are crucial for optimizing experiences and ensuring sustainable growth in this burgeoning sector.

Banks have turned cautious on microfinance after months of stress. The 20,000 crore guarantee seeks to de-risk lending and push stalled proposals through. How will it revive credit flow to small borrowers?

In line with the surge in global crude prices, the Indian basket of crude oil has hit a fresh high of $156.29 per barrel as of 19 March