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BookMyShows report highlights a surge in cinema attendance in India in 2025. Live entertainment flourished, showcasing 17% growth, with music tourism and premium experiences driving significant economic impact across cities nationwide.

The disbursals in FY26 comes after a rare-earth magnet supply shock in April due to China's strict export control. These magnets are used in crucial manufacturing sectors such as defence, electronics, renewable energy and automobiles, including electric vehicles.

JioHotstar has scheduled 1,500 hours of new programming in all four southern languages for release over the next 12 months.

What cushioned the impact was that the IndiGo crisis unfolded over a weekend when business travel is typically minimal.

It is recommended that you or the executor under the will consult a legal advisor.

Purchasing exclusively premium plans creates another gap because less expensive policies frequently contain more stringent room rent limitations, co-pays, and sub-limits that only become apparent when a claim is made.

A revolution is playing out quietly in the world of debt recovery, thanks to artificial intelligence. Bots are now collecting debts, and apparently doing so with a human emotion that too many human collectors lack: empathy. A fascinating inside story.

As automation and GenAI accelerate creative output, IT-backed marketing units from TCS to Info Edge and Accenture are facing pressure on hiring, pricing and long-term viability.

Festive spending pressures often push people towards a personal loan, yet borrowing for non-essential gifts can strain finances, making disciplined budgeting and mindful credit use essential for long-term stability.

Smart credit card strategies help users maximise rewards, control debt, manage credit utilisation and use EMIs wisely, ensuring secure financial habits and optimised credit card benefits for long-term stability.

Indian OTT platforms face viewer fatigue due to repetitive and lengthy ad breaks. Experts emphasize the need for improved ad experiences and transparency to regain user trust and prevent subscription cancellations amid growing customer frustration.

Pocket money introduces children to financial management, allowing them to learn from small mistakes. In India, options like savings accounts, Demat accounts, and mutual funds help minors understand investing. 

The first tranche of startup applications under the RDI scheme is expected by March 2026, following approvals for Birac and TDB and the near-finalization of Sidbi and SBI-AIF as fund managers.

Standard emergency funds cover job loss, but dental surgeries, home termite damage often require a separate shock absorber fund. By earmarking specific SIPs or arbitrage funds for these gaps, investors can protect their long-term portfolios from the erosion caused by unexpected bills.

Shyam Sekhar emphasizes the importance of a robust portfolio strategy in equity investing. As market conditions shift, investors must adapt their portfolios to mitigate risks and capture opportunities, rather than focusing solely on stock picking.

A GST cut has made term insurance 18% cheaper, but the real risk for families is not buying too little, too late. Heres how to know if your life cover is truly adequate.

Bank holiday today, 9 December: Bank holidays differ from region to region, depending on festivals or other special occasions like elections. Since there are Kerala local body polls on Tuesday, there is a bank holiday in Kerala.

A new IRCTC catering category allows national food brands into stations for the first time. Heres whats driving the shift, and what it means for Railways, QSRs and small vendors.

8th Pay Commission: The Finance Ministry confirmed that the 8th Pay Commission will not merge dearness allowance or relief with basic pay.

The new income tax returns form under the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be issued before the 2027-28 financial year, according to Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary.

Film and sports stars are increasingly creating standalone content on YouTube and social media, allowing them direct access to their audience and creative control. This shift from traditional media enables them to build personal brands and generate revenue while maintaining visibility.

A UK company requires an Indian Tax Residency Certificate for reduced withholding tax on interest payments. To obtain this, an online Form 10FA must be submitted, confirming tax residency in India for the relevant financial year.

Credit report errors such as incorrect details, misreported repayments, active closed loans and duplicate accounts can reduce your credit score and hinder loan approval, making regular credit report checks essential.

The markets in 2026 may test investors. When instinct pushes for quick reactions, it is behaviour discipline, restraint, and clarity of purpose that will decide outcomes.

Gifts from relatives are exempt from tax, while gifts over 50000 from non-relatives are taxable. Gifts received during marriage are fully tax-exempt. 

Each AIF is different and an investor needs to understand if and where it fits into their asset allocation mix, based on their portfolio size, risk-taking ability, return expectations and liquidity considerations

Domestic and global funds are racing to provide non-dilutive, flexible capital as companies seek faster financing and banks step back, while investors hunt steadier returns than equity can offer.

As part of Mints travel series, the couple shares details of their nine-day Oman holiday, showing how its possible to enjoy a full, hassle-free holiday without stretching the wallet.

As 2025 ends, it's vital to debunk personal finance myths, especially regarding credit. Misconceptions include beliefs that BNPL doesn't affect credit scores, high income ensures good scores, and closing old cards is beneficial. 

Axis Bank credit cardholders can transfer their reward points to 20 partners (6 hotels and 14 airlines) categorised into Group A and B. There are groupwise calendar year limits on points transfers.

Two of the Big 5 advertising holding companiesOmnicom and Interpublic Grouphave agreed to merge globally. That has triggered a wave of job cuts, and local agencies are also bracing for a shakeup.

With traditional domestic mutual funds reaching overseas investment caps, this guide explores alternative routes, including Gift City funds, foreign brokerage platforms, and global mutual funds, to help build a robust international portfolio.

Repo-linked lending rate is a type of interest rate associated with home loans. If the RBI cuts its repo rates, the RLLR goes down and vice versa. With PNB's RLLR cut, home loan EMIs are expected to go down.

From expensive stocks to liquid funds and corrections, everyday language in finance often means something entirely different and its tripping up even sensible investors.

Companies like Licious and Zappfresh report that boneless meat commands a premium due to convenience, changing how meat is processed and marketed, despite traditional preferences for bone-in cuts.

Personal loan apps make borrowing smoother and quicker than traditional loan options. Since the entire process can be completed on a mobile phone, you can stay in complete control.

Capital markets regulator Sebi passed an order impounding over 546 crore in the accounts of unregistered investment advisor Avadhut Sathe and his trading academy.

Until August 2024, credit institutions used to update credit information monthly. On 8 August 2024, the RBI instructed CIs to carry out credit information reporting every fortnight. This is now being revised to every week.

Senior citizens can choose the best credit card by considering factors such as low fees, competitive interest rates, rewards, fraud protection, mobile support, and flexible EMI options.

Interest rates on home loans, when linked to EBLR and MCLR, are adjusted based on the change in the RBI's repo rate.

Personal loans can support recovery after financial setbacks by offering quick, flexible credit, manageable EMIs and structured borrowing guidance while highlighting key risks and the importance of disciplined repayment.

Self-employed or informal income? Learn how to secure a personal loan by leveraging alternative income documents (ITR, GST, bank statements) and maintaining an excellent credit score above 750.

RBIs MPC delivers an unexpected unanimous 25 bps rate cut as inflation plunges to 0.25% and growth projections rise. Liquidity infusion of 1.5 lakh crore aims to speed up rate transmission.

Indias life insurers are strengthening trust through faster settlements, digitized processes and tighter governance, even as challenges like nomination gaps and fraud prevention persist.

Esops help in retention and wealth creation, but a behavioural reluctance prevents many employees from selling company stock, even when it creates dangerous concentration risk in their portfolio.

Health insurance plans are typically seen as a safety net that comes into use only during hospitalisation. However, this phenomenon has undergone a sea change in 2025, according to a Policybazaar report.

Both equity-linked savings schemes and index mutual funds are suitable for long-term investment.

FD interest rates: We list out NBFCs such as Muthoot Capital and Shriram Finance that offer high interest rates on their fixed deposits (FDs)

Digital loans accounted for 19% of the sanction value and 80% of the sanction volume

Despite golds stellar run and equities late-year recovery, 2025 shows why chasing performance can hurt investors. A diversified, style-balanced portfolio is key to navigating shifting market cycles.