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After a year of record foreign investments into Indian lenders, the question is whether older, mid-sized private sector banks will finally see meaningful global capital inflows in 2026. Mint got experts to list the variables before such investment decisions and which mid-tier lenders could win.

The Indian government's subsidy scheme to encourage the domestic production of rare earth magnets and counter China's export controls was notified this week. How will it work?

Bank holiday today: There are a total of 17 holidays for public and private banks in India in December 2025, according to the RBI's official state-wise calendar for 2025-26. Check the full list for this month here

New health ministry guidelines aim to prevent ventilator support from being used as a tool for financial exploitation.

Gig workers' representatives and policy experts said growing job numbers actually hide distress across the gig economy, and that more people are engaging in such work because of rising unemployment.

Avatar is set to release in India this week, with expectations of 20-30 crore on opening day. The film's established legacy and fan base, alongside successful Bollywood films, could enhance the overall box office performance as the year concludes.

Micro-dramas are stories built for the mobile phone, not the living room. Barely a minute or two long, theyre reshaping the viewing habits of millions of Indians with their twists and cliffhangers. But behind the headlong rush lie many questions.

India is witnessing a gradual yet impactful shift towards menstrual cups (m-cups) driven by cost efficiency and environmental concerns. Discover how this 'green period' revolution is reshaping women's hygiene, the market landscape, and reducing the 12 billion+ sanitary pads used annually in India .

As RBI tightens rules, fintechNBFC partnerships are moving away from balance-sheet renting toward tighter risk alignment, cleaner unit economics and stronger data governance.

Recent documentaries on prominent film families like The Romantics and Dining with the Kapoors, tap into audience curiosity while helping families build brand equity. These shows offer personal look into the lives of stars, promoting legacy and creative control for the next generation, say experts.

India witnessed 6.18 million foreign tourist arrivals in January-September 2025, down from 7.06 million in the same period last year. The year does not look good for Indias tourism industry.

The share of natural gas in Indias energy consumption fell 8.6% annually in April-October, data showed. How realistic is the government's goal of increasing its share in India's energy basket to 15% by 2030?