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Without crop insurance, Kashmir's apple growers have little option but to watch their produce spoil, absorbing the losses in silence.

Bank Holiday Today, 27 December: According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bank holiday calendar, banks remain closed on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. They also remain closed on every Sunday of each month due to weekly offs.

Punjab National Bank reported a borrowal fraud of approximately 2,434 crore to the RBI, connected to SREI Equipment Finance Ltd and SREI Infrastructure Finance Ltd.

This move aims to protect domestic air quality while insulating Indias 8,000 crore industrythe worlds largestfrom rising non-tariff barriers and import rejections in markets like Europe and US.

The Indian government plans to enhance drug quality and digital health by 2026, with a focus on good manufacturing practices. The pharmaceutical market is expected to expand significantly, but small manufacturers face challenges in compliance and capital investment.

Bank holiday today, 26 December: The bank holiday today has been decided by the Reserve Bank of India through its bank holiday calendar.

In a letter to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers dated 23 December, the government said it would halt incentives on reaching the scheme's target of 288,809 electric three-wheelers in the L5 category, or on 26 December, whichever came earlier.

Despite being among the worlds largest milk producers, India remains a marginal player in global dairy trade. 2026 could mark a turning pointif quality, branding, and compliance gaps are addressed.

Large packaged consumer goods companies are aggressively courting cats and dogs as Indians increasingly adopt pets and splurge money and attention on them. 2026 could be a pivotal year for competition in this segment.

India Inc in 2026 will see shifts driven by hiring from smaller cities and towns to cut costs, rapid expansion of the gig workforce, and deeper AI adoption reshaping jobs.

Lower prices alone aren't enough for electricity distributors in statesThey need stable power at all times, and they do not want to worry about battery supply issues in the future. The answer is right before them: Good old coal, costly and polluting, but reliable as ever.

While more of these companies are likely to appear in 2026 and secure funding, they remain largely similar, with investors focused primarily on the size and disruptive potential of the market.

Several proposed regional airlines have received no-objection certificates, but these early approvals do little to change the structural barriers that have kept Indias aviation market firmly in duopoly territory.

As India chases rare earth security, policymakers are turning to an unlikely source: waste. Battery scrap and used magnets are emerging as a strategic supplement to mining. Here's a dive into India's gameplan

India's theatrical business anticipates a balanced 2026, with increased box office collections and a diverse range of films succeeding. The rise of regional and mid-budget films indicates a shift in audience preferences, moving beyond reliance on big blockbusters and embracing original narratives.

Bank holiday today on Christmas 2025: India is celebrating Christmas on 25th December, Thursday, along with the rest of the world. One of the biggest festivals across the world, Christmas is celebrated as a national holiday in India, which is why banks will be closed today.

As 2026 approaches, the industry is poised to enter a phase of strategic maturity and scale.