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Iconic 1950s60s songs are entering the public domain, eliminating licence fees. Businesses gain from lower costs, while legacy music labels face shrinking revenues from archival catalogues.

Bank holiday today, 30 March: According to the RBI bank holiday calendar, bank holidays vary from region to region depending upon the festivals and observances there. However, all banks observe holidays on national holidays like Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Indian Oil, BPCL, HPCL, and GAIL are in talks with Angola's state-owned Sonangol LPG and liquefied natural gas LNG as supplies from West Asia remain disrupted amid the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.

India's basmati rice exports face disruptions due to rising freight rates linked to the West Asia conflict. The ports ministry plans to meet shipping lines to address the challenges, which threaten the $6 billion trade.

A parliamentary committee has recommended introducing tiered charges for UPI transactions to address a significant funding gap and slowing growth. While the government maintains UPI is a public good, industry players argue that subsidies cover only a fraction of costs.

The real estate sector is witnessing a permanent shift toward premiumization as buyers and companies prioritize global-standard quality over price. Driven by increased capital access and the need to retain talent, the luxury segment continues to grow even as mass-market housing demand cools.

Celebrity weddings are now high-value marketing ecosystems, where brand deals, influencer buzz and timed campaigns turn personal milestones into sustained commercial opportunity. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).