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Steel prices hiked for the second time in two weeks as import curbs take effect

Domestic steelmakers raised prices twice in January after India imposed a safeguard duty, as construction demand revived, inventories stayed lean and mills sought to recover margins.

18 Jan 2026 12:22 pm
Why the weight-loss drugs battle will intensify in 2026, explained in 5 charts

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.

18 Jan 2026 7:00 am
Bank holidays next week, Jan 19-25: Saraswati Puja, Netaji Bose's birthday, Basanta Panchami, long weekend. See schedule

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.

18 Jan 2026 6:52 am
Bank holiday today, 17 January: Are banks open or closed today for 3rd Saturday, Uzhavar Thirunal? Check RBI calendar

Bank holiday today, 17 January: Banks in some states across India will be closed on Saturday, 17 January. Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India.

17 Jan 2026 7:08 am
Wipro, Tech Mahindra outshine TCS, Infosys in weak Q3 for IT

Wipro ended the October-December 2025 period with $2.64 billion in revenue, up 1.19% sequentially and 0.23% from a year ago. Tech Mahindra reported a third-quarter revenue of $1.61 billion, up 1.5% sequentially, and 2.74% on a yearly basis.

16 Jan 2026 9:35 pm
Telanganas 3,900 crore of unpaid dues threaten investments, alcohol companies say

The state governments long-pending dues threaten to deter capital inflows and dent investor confidence, industry bodies representing makers of alcoholic drinks said in a joint statement ahead of the World Economic Forum.

16 Jan 2026 3:29 pm
Real estate sector eyes tax cuts for affordable housing as FM Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present Budget 2026

Budget Expectations: With the Union Budget 2026 set to be presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman within a few days, the real estate sector is hoping for tax incentives to accelerate homebuying and affordable housing. Here's what industry leaders are saying.

16 Jan 2026 3:09 pm
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank to report steady Q3 on firm loan growth, recovery in margins

Seasonal marginal pressures on asset quality, particularly agriculture-linked products, may lead to a moderate rise in slippages for HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.

16 Jan 2026 1:18 pm
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma buy 5.1 acres in Alibaug for 37.86 crore

The couples latest 37.86-crore land deal in Alibaug underscores rising celebrity-led interest as the coastal town shifts from elite retreats to organised luxury housing.

16 Jan 2026 9:16 am
Bank holiday today, 16 January: Are banks open or closed today for Thiruvalluvar Day, Kanuma? Check details here

Bank holiday today, 16 January: Banks in some states across India will be closed on Friday, 16 January. Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India.

16 Jan 2026 7:20 am
Mint Explainer | Why smartphone makers are testy about sharing source code

Indian government's discussions on tighter phone-security rules are raising concerns among global handset makers over intellectual property and privacy in a billion-user market

16 Jan 2026 6:01 am
Mint Explainer: How Indias toll reforms are making highway travel smoother

A series of reforms in 2025 from predictable toll expenses and digital payments to barrier-free tolling and reduced charges during upgrades quietly reshaped highway travel in India.

16 Jan 2026 6:01 am
Bank holiday today, 15 January: Are banks open or closed today for Pongal, Maharashtra polls? Get state-wise list

Bank holiday today, 15 January: Along with Pongal, the country is celebrating other festivals like Uttarayana Punyakala and Makara Sankranti, for which banks will remain closed today in some states.

15 Jan 2026 6:58 am