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Speaking at the firms annual press conference, top executives stated that fragmented markets and weak profitability are prompting venture-backed fintech players to consolidate rather than compete.

As venture capitalists pour funds into the defence-tech ecosystem, startups are aiming to transform into full-stack companies.  

The push for southern content by Netflix and JioHotstar is seen as a strategy to boost India's OTT growth. With a growing audience of 601.2 million, premium regional originals could engage viewers beyond metropolitan areas, fostering broader market appeal.

Mumbais real estate landscape is expanding into Bandra Bay, a newly branded luxury micro-market at Bandra Reclamation.

The increase in domestic price so far appears to be sustainable with more headroom for increase. However growth in domestic capacity and capacity utilization might restrict gains.

Facing a recent stock market cooling, Indias top five electronics makers are pivoting from low-value assembly to strategic acquisitions in niche components, like sensors and circuits, to boost profitability and regain investor confidence in 2026.

Bank of Baroda has called for bids from external agencies to help it add 500,000 cards within the next five years

Indian drugmakers primarily produce generics, or copycat versions, and in order to enter the market, they either have to wait for patents to expire or challenge the innovators rights.

Individual Hollywood filmmakers are teaming up with Indian producers to boost the global reach of Bollywood films, offering creative heft and international credibility rather than studio-style financing.

Natcos escalates the legal battle over semaglutide, one of the worlds most valuable and closely contested pharmaceutical drugs.

Cash-rich Japanese companies grapple with an ageing population, shrinking talent pipeline and a growing discomfort with China which is seen as a high-risk geography for intellectual property.

Micro-learning platforms are monetising curiosity, leaning on subject-matter experts and creator-led at a time when the edutechsector is under pressure to show early revenue traction.

Bank holidays next week: In total, there are up to seven bank holidays next week, including the weekend offs. However, this does not mean that all banks across India will be closed for seven days.

Indian drugmakers, known for their chemistry and prowess in making genericscheaper copies of innovative drugsfor the world, have started pivoting towards innovation to stay competitive globally. Those who took the earliest, and riskiest, bets saw decisive gains this year. 

Indian carmakers Tata and Mahindra are aggressively shortening product development cycles to compete with Chinese speed.

Between an antitrust investigation, new personal data rules, a mega merger leading to thousands of layoffs, and the unchallenged march of AI into advertising, 2025 was among the roughest years for the business of ad agencies. Will 2026 look any better for the legacy agency business?

Proposal aims to build a database of bulk drug traders, improve traceability of imported raw materials, over 70% of which come from China, and allow regulators to identify and hold accountable specific dealers involved in supply of substandard inputs in Indias $50-billion pharmaceutical market.

Prasar Bharati had signed a pact with IIT Kanpur 2019 to technically verify concerns regarding interference of direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcast service with telecom services and heating of mobile devices due to the operation of the D2M broadcast service.

Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged tighter lending standards as concerns rise over pockets of stress in retail and MSME loans.

The RBI said all existing transactions that didn't comply with the revised rules could continue until there was any enhancement, renewal, re-pricing, or change in the terms and conditions of such transactions. It also agreed to tweak its definition of a related party.

Credit momentum and stable asset quality are expected to support results in the December quarter, even as elevated loan-to-deposit ratios and weak deposit growth emerge as key pressure points.

Waaree Energy Storage raised the funds from a cluster of strategic investors, including family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), and institutional backers.

At a time when ad revenues are soft and subscription growth has slowed, piracy has grown into a parallel ecosystem, eating into legitimate earnings

Despite prior ministerial assurances that license-free access to this spectrum was a necessity, the new blueprint leaves global tech giants like Google and Meta in limbo.

As D2C startups woo Gen Z with science-led wellness, legacy ayurvedic and Unani brands like Dabur and Hamdard are reworking formats, messaging and sugar-heavy portfolios to stay relevant.

AIBOC circular highlighted that the 5-day workweek would not affect the manhours because we have agreed for extra 40 minutes working per day from Monday to Friday.

One of the most significant policy moves of 2025 was the SHANTI Act, which opened the nuclear value chain to private players. Its success, however, will hinge on building public acceptance, ensuring regulatory clarity and providing robust institutional support.

The seasonal nature of air purifier and air-conditioner sales poses challenges for marketers. Blue Star emphasizes the need for strategic communication to address misconceptions about indoor air quality and to target diverse consumer segments.

Bank holidays are decided by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which publishes a calendar every year notifying about the holidays. According to the chart, these are the bank holidays next week.

A late-December surge in electricity use highlights how weather-driven demand swings affect power prices, discom finances, and eventually consumer billsafter a surprisingly soft 2025.