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Apart from the Revlimid loss, generic price competition in the US, and the addition of new medical representatives in the India business are likely to impact margins this quarter.
The orders against Flipkart and Meta underline the regulators view that online marketplaces cannot shift responsibility entirely onto third-party sellers, particularly for products governed by sector-specific laws.
Actors Akshaye Khanna and Bobby Deol are making a comeback, reflecting changing audience preferences. Their roles as antagonists in recent hits demonstrate a new trend
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.
A decade ago, they were hailed as a bridge between north and south India. But pan-India films have not quite lived up to that promise. The successes, few in number, are genuine blockbusters. But the failuresthere are way too many of themcrash and burn ignominiously.
Smaller films in languages other than Hindi face challenges in securing streaming deals, with many remaining unsold due to limited interest and tight budgets. Producers are adapting by delaying projects and reducing costs.
Chinas purchases for its strategic reserve have kept the market from cratering.
Mumbai remains India's most valuable property market, but Gurugram, part of the larger National Capital Region, has seen a sharp price rise and sales driven by a return of investors and end-users.
As copper prices surge, sectors from heating ventilation and air conditioning to electric vehicles (EVs) will feel the pinch.
The Cellular Operators Association of India has petitioned the regulator to enforce a cost-based pricing framework, accusing the Adani-run airport of bypassing Telecom Act rules to install monopolistic gatekeepers.
India emerged as a net exporter of finished steel in AprilDecember 2025 as safeguard duties and quality curbs sharply cut imports, even as exports rose amid weak domestic prices and surplus supply.
Bank holiday today, 14 January: There will be a bank holiday in many states due to festivities like Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu on Wednesday, 14 January. Bank holidays are decided as per the bank holiday calendar by the Reserve Bank of India.
Starz Entertainment sells Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia to Asia president Rohit Jain, placing the OTT platform under founder-led ownership amid intensifying competition in Indias streaming market.
The foreign bank first unveiled its affluent market strategy in October 2024. Earlier, it offered all products to all segments of customerssimilar to India's private banks.
But frost during severe cold spells could still pose a serious risk.
UPI is being prepared to facilitate payments in additional overseas markets, especially in East Asia, says financial services secretary M. Nagaraju.
In a high-stakes race for energy sovereignty, Indian innovators are taking on Chinas battery monopoly. From labs in academic institutions to massive refineries, this is the inside story of the midstream pioneers forging the critical chemistry needed to power Indias EV future.
India's cinema landscape has shifted dramatically, with single screens plummeting from 9,500 to 6,500. Multiplex growth is concentrated in metros, leaving many without access. High ticket prices and piracy hinder attendance, causing box office revenue to decline.
Faster growth, policy support, and rising local manufacturing are positioning Indias electronics sector to match IT services in revenue and opportunity by the end of the decade.
As brands search for steadier demand drivers, shapewear is being positioned as a functional extension of innerwear rather than a fashion-led bet. But, players still face hurdles around fit, pricing, and consumer behaviour that could determine whether the category scales sustainably or remains niche.
Bank holiday today, 13 January: Many parts of India will be celebrating Lohri on Tuesday. Check inside if banks including SBI, PNB, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank will remain closed in India on this day.
Bank holiday today, 12 January: Banks will be closed across West Bengal today, 12 January, to observe the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Here is what to expect on the January 12 bank holiday today.

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