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This comes at a time when government policies like higher foreign direct investment limits, rising defence capital outlays, and a stronger push for indigenization under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat have helped improve visibility for investors.

E-commerce platforms are being fined for selling unauthorized walkie-talkies that violate telecom rules and pose risks to public safety and national security.

By backing new-age consumer brands, large FMCG companies are hoping to be in tune with evolving consumer trends. The ultimate goal is to capture premium and niche markets and mitigate slowing growth in their core portfolio. But will the strategy pay off?

Chhattisgarh is aiming establish itself as a leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology hub in India, with strong incentives, dedicated infrastructure, officials said. 

Margin pressure from falling loan yields is pushing the state-owned lender to consider deeper deposit repricing after a series of policy rate cuts.

The government is drawing up a plan to equip 72 million MSMEs with digital factory toolssuch as machine monitoring and energy management systemsto help them meet export-market requirements, traceability and energy-efficiency standards.

Younger audiences are gravitating towards legacy cinema, seeking comfort and escape.

In less than two trading sessions, shares of Wipro and LTIMintree have given up 90% and 25% of their respective gains since their CEOs took over. What's causing this?

According to Kpler, a maritime analytics and intelligence firm, the size of the 'shadow fleet' carrying oil under Western sanctions grew from just 97 vessels in 2022 to around 3,313 vessels by the end of 2025, an increase of 3,315%.

The RBI governor said the sector remains a key pillar of the formal financial system, particularly for small borrowers, local businesses and communities often outside the reach of large commercial banks.

Micro-drama platforms in India are balancing safety with rapid content release cycles to comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. 

This change is expected to improve implementation efficiency in the silk sector, which employs 9.76 million people across India.

Clever puns that play on sexuality are great for brands that are selling sexual wellness. Why would a fintech company lean on it? 

Music labels are investing in film studios to address weak monetization in streaming. By acquiring stakes, they gain control over content creation and diversify revenue streams, transitioning from passive rights holders to active ecosystem owners in India's evolving entertainment landscape.

Indian agriculture is leaning more heavily on fertilizer imports. Urea imports jumped 120% and DAP 54% between April and November FY26 as domestic output lagged demand. Mint explains the impact on farms and the exchequer.

Despite being touted as a big opportunity, social commerce in India lags behind China and Indonesia, accounting for only 1-2% of e-commerce revenue. Key challenges include low consumer trust, logistics, and payment preferences, which may take at least a decade to improve.

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have dominated the market until now, but this year is set to bring oral drugs, generics, and a fight for global dominance.

The days which banks will be closed next week (January 19 to 25) include the birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Saraswati Puja, and Basanta Panchami, besides the weekly offs on Saturdays and Sundays.