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Bank holidays next week (30 March-5 April): SBI, HDFC, others closed for up to 6 days for Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday

Bank holidays next week, 30 March - 5 April: Banks will be closed in different areas of India due to Mahavir Jayanti, Good Friday and more occasions. Take a look at RBI Bank Holiday calendar.

29 Mar 2026 7:15 am
Ads of alcoholic drinks, tobacco, cigarettes prohibited from display in trains, stations, says Railways

For advertisements displayed in trains, prior approval to every advertising plan is mandatory and has to be submitted to the office of divisional authority of the concerned railway division, says Railways Ministry

28 Mar 2026 7:58 pm
Six days or 74 days? Decoding Indias petroleum reserve debate, in charts

The war in West Asia has caused massive disruptions to the supply of crude oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products. India, due to its high import dependence, is particularly exposed, leading to questions over the supposed lack of reserves or stocks in the country.

28 Mar 2026 7:00 am
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Saturday, 28 March? Check RBI calendar here

Find out whether banks in India will be closed today, 28 March, which is the second Saturday of the month. Since, all banks follow a holiday schedule set by India's apex monetary institution, check RBI's holiday calendar here.

28 Mar 2026 6:42 am
AI will cause limited job losses, boost productivity: HDFC Bank ex-CEO Aditya Puri

Despite external risks, India will remain the fastest-growing economy, says ex-HDFC Bank CEO Aditya Puri at Mint India Investment Summit

28 Mar 2026 6:10 am
Banks shouldnt chase credit growth at cost of stability: secretary Nagaraju

At the Mint India Investment Summit, Department of Financial Services secretary M. Nagaraju urged Indian banks to balance credit growth with financial stability, learning from past NPA crises.

28 Mar 2026 6:00 am
India is resilient, but investor nervousness exists amid West Asia conflict

Ben Powell of BlackRock Investment Institute and Ashima Goyal, a former member of the RBI's rate-setting panel, say the central bank was doing a good job of managing volatility without intervening too much.

28 Mar 2026 5:50 am
In a fresh H-1B salvo for IT firms, US moots 11% higher pay for new hires

As per a 26 March notification, the changes would lift pay benchmarks by at least $14,500 across entry-level and experienced hires, as Washington said it looks to curb misuse of the visa programme and bring foreign worker wages closer to parity with those of US employees.

28 Mar 2026 5:30 am
RBI outlines vision for digital payments, cross-border payments in focus

The Reserve Bank of India has outlined a roadmap for the payments sector until December 2028, focusing on cross-border payments, interoperability and a domestic legal entity identifier. 

27 Mar 2026 10:24 pm
India, EU ink aviation production pact; Tata-Airbus assembly line in Karnataka to be operational in April

Airbus helicopters have played a key role in India for decades, including its Aerospatiale Alouette II, Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil, and the high-altitude workhorse Lama.

27 Mar 2026 7:13 pm
Delhi HC refuses to direct Dr Reddys to junk Olymviq stock

The single-judge bench orally observed that destroying already manufactured stock of a diabetes drug would not be in the patients interest.

27 Mar 2026 6:40 pm
Future corporate leaders key to Kotak banks wholesale strategy: Jay Kotak

Jay Kotak, the co-head at Kotak 811, is spending time with the banks wholesale division, responsible for large corporate loans and financial services, to align with the ongoing intergenerational transfer in corporate India.

27 Mar 2026 2:47 pm
From chapatis to cold coffee, protein is showing up everywhere

While whey and fortified packaged foods led the early growth of the protein-focused foods market, large food & beverage, and FMCG companies are now embedding protein into everyday itemsfrom burgers and coffees to staples like chapatisto drive frequency and mainstream adoption.

27 Mar 2026 2:09 pm
How Indias REITs are evolving to capture the $5 trillion economy: From rent collectors to multi-asset growth engines

Todays REITs, built on strong foundations of established office parks and leading retail properties, are no longer just landlords; they are transforming into multi-asset powerhouses aiming to capture every opportunity in Indias growth story.

27 Mar 2026 1:45 pm
How hybrid work is reviving office demand and boosting REIT growth in India

The office hasnt disappeared; it has evolved. In fact, the shift to hybrid work has become a key driver for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

27 Mar 2026 11:28 am
Bank holiday today, 27 March: Are banks open or closed today for Ram Navami? Check RBI list

Bank holiday today, 27 March: Is there a bank holiday today in India? Find out using RBI bank holiday calendar. Check inside for details.

27 Mar 2026 7:11 am
Bank-sponsored pension funds to be a game changer for NPS, says PFRDA chief

Four new pension funds are in the pipeline as the regulator pushes digital distribution and broader investment playbook.

27 Mar 2026 6:00 am
Can you protect your portfolio against inflation with REITs?

A REIT acts like a digital landlord: by owning units, you hold a stake in some of Indias top office parks and shopping malls, investing in an asset built to grow alongside inflation.

26 Mar 2026 9:46 pm
India has 60 days of oil stock: Govt dismisses shortage rumours, says steady supply assured for months

The government has said all retail fuel outlets maintain sufficient inventories to meet public demand.

26 Mar 2026 6:40 pm
Mint Explainer | Social media addiction ruling: What it means for Instagram, YouTube in India

A California courts finding that platforms are addictive by design could embolden regulators globally, just as India is weighing curbs on underage social media use.

26 Mar 2026 5:47 pm
Indias coffee, tea exports climb on global demand for premium products

Instant coffee and packaged teas power export growth, even as reliance on bulk trade and geopolitical risks persist.

26 Mar 2026 3:38 pm
NBFCs turn cautious as West Asia war raises funding and credit concerns

While the immediate impact of the ongoing war in West Asia remains limited, non-bank lenders believe the real risk lies in a prolonged conflict, which could trigger second-order effects across inflation, demand and credit cycles.

26 Mar 2026 2:24 pm
Big wins, small runs: The paradox of niche regional films

Despite critical acclaim, India's niche regional films struggle at the box-office. Manipuri film Boong, despite winning a BAFTA, earned only 1 crore upon re-release, highlighting the challenges faced by such films in competing for screen space amid mainstream Bollywood productions.

26 Mar 2026 12:32 pm
Mint Explainer | West Asia war is a leg-up for ethanol, but at what cost?

India has already touched 20% blending in petrol, using ethanol made from maize, rice and sugarcane. Should it convert more food to fuel and at what cost?

26 Mar 2026 11:36 am
Indias cement makers stare at bag shortage as West Asia war hits inputs

A polypropylene shortage triggered by West Asia supply shifts is squeezing cement bag makers, raising packaging costs and threatening dispatches just as fuel inflation hits margins.

26 Mar 2026 11:02 am
Oil prices up 1% as US-Iran ceasefire signals diverge

The uptick follows US President Donald Trumps claim that talks with Iran were underway, which was dismissed by Tehran. Irans military accused Washington of negotiating with itself to mask battlefield setbacks.

26 Mar 2026 10:19 am