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Banks are showing interest in becoming pension fund managers: PFRDA chairperson S. Ramann

S. Ramann said the PFRDA has received enquiries from two banks. 

13 Feb 2026 8:26 pm
PSU banks eye infra bond issuances, await softer yields

Bankers say the timing hinges on expectations of further liquidity support from the central bank to bring rates down.

13 Feb 2026 6:42 pm
Mint Explainer | Why Niti Aayog recommends congestion pricing to discourage excess usage of private vehicles

Over half of road passenger movement in India is from personal vehicles. The study suggests that effective implementation could enhance public transport share and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in urban areas.

13 Feb 2026 6:00 pm
Late Adman Piyush Pandey's final foreword adds heft to Rajesh Kumar's new book on B2B marketing

In his book, marketing veteran Rajesh Kumar argues that structural shifts in purchasing behaviour are reshaping enterprise go-to-market strategies.

13 Feb 2026 4:42 pm
SC says spectrum of bankrupt telecom operators can't be sold to repay lenders

The Supreme Court has said that telecom spectrum is a material resource of the community and cannot be treated as a tradable asset to repay lenders.

13 Feb 2026 10:53 am
Indias top firms suffer a 12,000 crore labour code blow in Q3

The IT sector is the worst hit as the new labour laws increase social security payouts and retirement benefits. Consulting firms caution that wage bills are set to increase even as India Inc.s margins are under pressure amid macro and global uncertainties.

13 Feb 2026 5:30 am
AI phobia, US jobs data wipe out 4 trillion for IT shareholders in six weeks

A combination of higher-for-longer US interest rates and the rapid evolution of autonomous AI agents has triggered a massive sell-off in Indian IT, with TCS and Infosys bearing the brunt.

12 Feb 2026 9:13 pm
RBI proposes ban on intimidation, abusive calls by loan recovery agents

RBI said neither the banks employee, nor the recovery agent should engage in any harsh methods to recover dues. Use of abusive language, sending inappropriate messages either on mobile or through social media, or excessively calling or calling outside the prescribed hours would be considered harsh.

12 Feb 2026 9:00 pm
India backs carbon capture push to shield steel exports from EU carbon tax

Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy says subsidies and a domestic carbon market could help secure EU recognition under CBAM, though analysts warn the allocation may offer limited near-term relief.

12 Feb 2026 1:14 pm
Post-pandemic change: Hindi film viewers now seek diverse content, not just action and spectacle

The 2025 box office report shows a significant change in audience preferences when it comes to Hindi films, with multiple genres scoring big hits and signalling a healthier, more resilient industry.

12 Feb 2026 12:56 pm
From Caracas, with love: How Venezuela's reopening helps India's energy agenda

India used to buy 400,000 bpd of crude oil from Venezuela until the US sanctions hit. That oil, now being shipped to China, may come back to India and the US, boosting India's energy security and furthering the goal of energy source diversification.

12 Feb 2026 5:31 am
RBI cracks down on mis-selling, issues rules for banks on sales, marketing

The draft guidelines introduces a clear definition of mis-selling, covering cases such as selling products that are unsuitable for a customers profile, providing misleading or incomplete information, selling without explicit consent, and forcing customers into compulsory bundling of products.

11 Feb 2026 7:41 pm
Without tariff hike, telcos' growth eases to six-quarter low

Telecom operators are divided over further tariff hikes, with Reliance Jio indicating it has no immediate plans to raise prices.

11 Feb 2026 7:09 pm
Will banks be closed on 12 February? Unions call for strike, services may be affected

Multiple bank unions have called for a strike on 12 February on demands including a five-day work week and rollback of the four new Labour Codes. Bank of Baroda has notified of potential disruption in services if the strike proceeds as planned.

11 Feb 2026 2:56 pm
Mint Explainer | How the new IT rules impact Indias 4,500 crore creator economy

Creators whose formats are built around AI, such as deepfake comedy videos, AI avatars, AI newsreaders, cloned voices, will be affected the most from the amended IT rules

11 Feb 2026 1:59 pm
Bollywood's new script: Stars gamble on niche OTT platforms, seeking control and IP ownership

Niche celebrity-backed streaming services leverage personal brand equity for lower customer acquisition costs and direct audience engagement. While running a platform demands more than performance, these ventures offer a significant upside for IP ownership.

11 Feb 2026 11:49 am
Mint Explainer | India vs Bangladesh: Who really wins in the US textile tariff reset?

Bangladesh has secured a conditional zero-duty window for garments under its US trade deal, but sourcing rules may limit its gains, potentially giving India a structural edge.

11 Feb 2026 11:44 am
Erratic winter puts clothing retailers on thin ice for a second straight year

While early signs of a La Nia triggered some early buying in the September quarter, winter remained unusually mild, leading to the second straight year of muted sales for apparel retailers. Is climate change upending the industry?

11 Feb 2026 6:00 am
When Dilip Shanghvi, Yusuf Hamied, Vinita Gupta, GV Prasad, other doyens discussed the future of Indian Pharma

The occasion was the launch of Made in India, a biography of Lupin's late founder Desh Bandhu Gupta, chronicling his life and, through it, the rise of the Indian pharmaceutical industry itself.

10 Feb 2026 9:01 am