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Subscription-based streaming platforms are acquiring popular free content to attract new subscribers. Shows like Lock Upp and Dhindora are moving to paid services, benefiting producers with higher budgets and marketing. 

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. 

Faced with strict streaming mandates, producers are rushing small-budget films through technical theatrical runs to unlock digital deals, even as high ticket prices and low awareness keep audiences away.

Bank holiday today, 4 March: There is a bank holiday on Holi, 4 March, across many regions. This is because these cities will celebrate Holi today. Here is the full list of cities where there is a bank holiday today.

Samsung did not invest in the scheme despite applying for it, while it had earned 1,000 crore in the smartphone PLI scheme. What explains the Korean giant's change of mind?

he Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) may propose the government to set up storage reserves for LNG, preferably near existing terminals to support Indias growing demand at times of exigencies and ensure energy security.

Half of India's crude oil cargoes come from the Persian Gulf, crossing the Strait of Hormuz, making its closure a matter of deep concern.  Officials said a new deal with Canada will also help meet the demand for cooking gas. Supplies from the US began in January.

The snow that has fed Jammu and Kashmirs rivers for centuries is disappearing. In turn, the union territorys rivers are drying up, leaving a region that depends heavily on hydropower gasping for energy. A ground report.

As Irans blockade of the worlds most critical energy chokepoint triggers a global price surge, Mint examines the military, economic and geopolitical factors that will determine how long the shutdown can realistically last.

Allu Arjuns legal action spotlights how podcasts and social media can rapidly amplify reputational risks. Viral claims and AI-generated content can dent endorsements and contracts, forcing celebrities to adopt swift legal and management countermeasures.

While MLFF promises efficiency, officials worry about sensitive data from high-speed ANPR cameras, especially those with foreign components. The government pushes for domestic manufacturing to ease security concerns.

Bank holiday today: Lenders in cities across India have a holiday on 3 March for Holi, Holika Dahan, Dhulandi, Dol Jatra or Attukal Pongala, as per the official RBI calendar. Here's the full list of cities

The immediate impact is likely to be in deal closures, investments and investor sentiment in UAE, particularly Dubai. In the long-term, however, Dubai will remain an attractive real estate destination. 

While analysts had already predicted a knee-jerk reaction to oil prices when trading resumed in New York, the bigger question looms: whether a sustained conflict in the Middle East means a prolonged disruption in supply.