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Bio-bitumen, an alternative derived from biomass, could replace up to a third of petroleum-based bitumen, potentially reducing Indias import dependence amid the West Asia conflict.

Indian airlines have requested the government for relief due to increased operational costs and flight disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict. Here's what we know and the latest status update on flight cancellations, routes for 9 March.

Data from Ormax shows a handful of Indian OTT originals dominate viewership while most titles struggle for attention, highlighting growing audience polarization on streaming platforms.

Niti Aayog's Vijay Kumar Saraswat said that Indian designers contribute to virtually every chip produced globally. However, their work is primarily for multinational companies, and they are often limited to designing subsystems or specific components rather than complete system designs.

As global carmakers pivot away from an EV-only strategy, Indian part-makers are shifting toward powertrain-agnostic portfolios that support electric, hybrid, and internal combustion platforms simultaneously. The strategic hedge allows suppliers to remain resilient in changing times.

Private labels are usually invisible and price-led. But Swiggy Instamart wants them to be visible and aspirational. By blending hyperlocal data with bold design, Swiggys Instamart is trying to build an FMCG food and beverages brand within its delivery app ecosystem.

The central bank wants banks, customers and the regulator to share the burden of small-value digital fraud losses.

As competition from OTT platforms intensifies, producers are increasingly making promotional appearances a contractual obligation for actors.

On Friday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington would allow a 30-day waiver for Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, offering temporary relief amid global supply concerns.

State Bank of India has launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan focused on women empowerment, marking a significant step in ESG financing. 

The RBI has listed a total of 18 public holidays for all banks in March 2026 for public and private lenders across India. This also includes the weekend holidays for second Saturday, fourth Saturday, and all Sundays this month.

Fixed deposits provide guaranteed returns with higher interest rates than savings accounts, appealing to risk-averse investors. Here's a comparison between the major banks in India.

Meta Platforms stated that it will follow domestic regulations but noted that, with teens using roughly 40 apps weekly, focusing on a few companies won't ensure their safety.

RBI has proposed a one-time policy to reimburse victims of small-value digital fraud, even in cases of customer negligence. The cost-sharing model between the central bank and lenders seeks to bolster digital trust.

The deal ends a long saga over ownership of the Telegraph Media Group, which publishes the 171-year-old Daily Telegraph and its Sunday sister paper

Trai is reviewing decade-old price caps on business internet lines, pitting telecom giants against tech firms over market fairness and transparency. The outcome could change how enterprise connectivity is priced and accessed nationwide.

Carbon-spewing sectors are racing to buy up renewable energy certificates as the financial year draws to a close, both to meet government mandates as well to achieve internal goals. However, an abundant supply of such certificates from India's green power boom has curbed a spike in prices.

Luxury watches are no longer just for the elite in Mumbai or Delhi. Affordable luxury is seeing over 50% revenue growth as younger consumers in Tier II cities begin treating mechanical watches as collectable investments similar to gold.

Amid repo rate cuts and improving transmission, bank credit continues to grow faster than deposits. Heres what the latest Reserve Bank of India data reveal about lending rates, deposit trends and the evolving creditdeposit gap.

The heavy industries ministry is assessing proposals from state governments and oil marketing companies for EV charging infrastructure.