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Spotify tweaks paid plans into three buckets months after a hike

Spotify's rejig to offer a three-tiered subscription seeks to address the slowing music streaming market. It also comes when multiple streaming platforms in India, including Airtels Wynk, ByteDances Resso and Hungama Music, have shut down. 

13 Nov 2025 7:31 pm
Mint Explainer | How India is emerging as the epicentre of global energy demand

With prospects of continued growth in industries and transportation, India is expected to emerge as the driving force of global energy demand. What are the factors behind the projected demand growth, and what does it mean for India?

13 Nov 2025 3:41 pm
Where are the movies for the masses? Single-screen theatres rue a year of blockbuster drought

Indias box office this year has leaned heavily toward metros and premium formats, leaving single-screen theatres struggling. With few mass hits beyond Chhaava and several big titles delayed to 2026, single-screen theatres have seen a 20-30% drop in earnings and hope for a revival early next year.

13 Nov 2025 3:23 pm
Supreme Court reserves verdict on whether insolvent telcos RCom, Aircel can sell spectrum to repay lenders

The court is hearing a batch of petitions filed by SBI and the two insolvent telcos that challenged the NCLAT's 2021 order which held that spectrum could be transferred or sold under an insolvency resolution plan only after all government dues were cleared.

13 Nov 2025 2:44 pm
RBIs new gold loan norms force lenders to wind down repledged portfolios

The RBI's new gold loan norms prohibit lending against repledged gold, which pawn brokers previously used as collateral. This change aims to prevent usurious lending practices and ensure that only original owners can take loans against their gold.

13 Nov 2025 6:00 am
Govt reviews performance of public sector lenders; AI, digital banking in focus

The finance ministry reviewed public sector banks' performance for H1 FY26, noting a net profit of 93,675 crore. Improvements in asset quality were observed, and banks showcased advancements in digital banking.

13 Nov 2025 12:01 am
SpiceJet Q2 loss deepens as forex, grounded fleet weigh on earnings

The Ajay Singh-promoted airline suffered a 190-crore forex loss, compared with a 5 crore gain a year earlier, underscoring continued pressure from dollar-denominated lease payments, it said in an exchange filing on Wednesday.

12 Nov 2025 9:51 pm
NTPC in talks with 16 states for land to build nuclear power plants

The move is in line with the company's long-term plan to set up 30 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 under the national target of 100 GW 

12 Nov 2025 9:23 pm
Centre invites applications from private labs for government recognition

The portal, open until 30 November, is expected to expand India's verification capacity and bring greater transparency, accuracy, and efficiency to trade measurement systems.

12 Nov 2025 8:50 pm
SBI, Centre clash in SC over whether spectrum can be sold in insolvency

Arguing in the Aircel spectrum ownership case, SBI said that spectrum is an intangible asset that can be monetized for creditors recovery, while the government maintained it belongs to the state and held in trust for the public, not subject to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

12 Nov 2025 7:16 pm
Office Reits eye portfolio growth, higher occupancy

Office real estate investment trusts in India are gearing up for significant portfolio expansion and higher occupancy, driven by a strategic mix of acquisitions and a robust development pipeline.

12 Nov 2025 7:04 pm
Snake oil or panacea? Health supplements face a trust deficit; these startups hope to change that

Some view health supplements as snake oil. Others dont. Meanwhile, the nutraceuticals market is growing at a rapid pace and there are nearly 500 startups in the business today. How are these companies bridging the trust deficit?

12 Nov 2025 5:00 pm
How are betting ads still buzzing? India trains its lens offshore

Real money gaming is banned in India under the newly-passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, but the law does not cover offshore betting apps such as 1xBet, 1xWin, Stake and Parimatch

12 Nov 2025 4:15 pm
Kantara to Krishna: Indian comics, animators hook Gen Z, Gen Alpha with folklore

Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences, who grew up with animation and webtoons, are now seeking deeper, more mature stories told in contemporary formats, say creators.

12 Nov 2025 4:00 pm
As climate shocks rise, India plans new weather satellite to stabilize its green energy grid

As renewable energy capacity rises, unpredictable weather, from sudden cloud cover to drop in wind speed, is causing grid congestion, power generation curtailments and penalties for power producers.

12 Nov 2025 12:34 pm
HT Media narrows loss to 4.34 crore in the September quarter

HT Media's revenue from operations rises to 451.50 crore in the second quarter from 423.75 crore a year ago, while its total expenses jump to 495.92 crore from 488.67 crore.

11 Nov 2025 7:04 pm
Mint Explainer | Why the drug regulator is cracking down on small and medium-sized pharma companies

India's drug regulator is tightening quality control measures, demanding compliance from MSME pharmaceutical manufacturers. What has the regulator ordered and why these companies struggle to comply with industry standards?

11 Nov 2025 5:59 pm
The 500% market mystery: Is another wave of mergers fuelling the PSU bank stock rally?

A financial paradox is unfolding in India: while multi-billion-dollar FDI deals are pouring into private banks, reaffirming investor confidence, the once-struggling PSU banks have scripted a stunning turnaround, with their index soaring nearly 500% in five years, leaving the Bank Nifty far behind.

11 Nov 2025 5:00 pm
Streaming platforms turn to branded content to overcome monetization challenges

With digital advertising still emerging, streaming platforms are exploring brand sponsorships for monetization. This strategy provides a creative solution to budget constraints while enhancing audience connection, though challenges in authenticity and funding persist.

11 Nov 2025 3:15 pm
Mint Explainer | Why Indias e-bus tender model is worrying manufacturers

Bus manufacturers say the gross cost contract (GCC) tender model for e-buses poses concerns as it is a capital-intensive and stringent approach. Mint decodes the reasons behind the concern

11 Nov 2025 2:39 pm
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in Bihar for phase 2 voting on November 11? Check here

Bank holiday today: Banks in Bihar will remain open on November 11 during the second phase of Legislative Assembly polls. The first phase was held on November 6, and results will be announced on November 14. 

11 Nov 2025 7:45 am
A new breed of online fashion retailers brings the trial room home

The try-and-buy model in fashion quick-commerce is gaining traction as customers can try out multiple pieces at home and choose the one they want. Startups like Zilo and Slikk are leveraging this to enhance convenience. But they will have to overcome a key pain point for online fashion retail. 

11 Nov 2025 7:00 am
How a central bank move to slap down fund diversion split private, public sector banks

The RBI clampdown on current accounts has miffed private sector banks. They feel the move disadvantages them against PSBs, which are typically the biggest lenders in any consortium

11 Nov 2025 6:00 am
Man with a plan: What Rajiv Anand intends to do at IndusInd Bank

IndusInd Bank CEO Rajiv Anand outlines his roadmap to restore trust, rebuild balance sheets, and steer the lender through a three-year transformation.

10 Nov 2025 6:00 am
Six decades later, a sweeter deal may be on its way for Indian sugarcane farmers

The Centre is reviewing the Sugarcane (Control) Order of 1966 to modernize regulations for sugarcane farmers. Proposed changes include linking the fair price to total revenue from all cane products and ensuring quicker payments, potentially increasing farmers' income.

10 Nov 2025 6:00 am
Saregama looks to liven up its biz with live shows, targets Gen Z, millennials and kids

Saregama India Ltd is expanding its live events arm with artist-led shows for Gen Z and millennials and interactive content for kids. The company aims to build an IP-driven business, monetizing events digitally and widening its footprint in India and abroad.

10 Nov 2025 5:55 am