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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.

The government had introduced the New Tax Regime in Budget 2020, and since then it has made a number of changes to accommodate taxpayers' interests. In Budget 2025, FM Sitharaman made a grand move, lowering the income tax rates. What's coming in Budget 2026?

As copper prices surge, sectors from heating ventilation and air conditioning to electric vehicles (EVs) will feel the pinch.

As retirement nears, financial planning in ones 50s shifts from aggressive growth to risk control, debt reduction, and liquidityaimed at protecting savings from market shocks.

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.

Many professionals build extravagant houses in their villages as status symbols, neglecting the financial implications. These 'Ghost Mansions' serve more as displays than homes, leading to wasted investments and maintenance costs. It's more sensible to renovate homes for utility rather than ego.

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.

Experts believe that investing in thematic funds should be part of a broader investment philosophy, rather than being purely driven by short-term returns. 

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.

A Delhi-based octogenarian couple lost their life savings and even took gold loan to pay to the fraudsters posing as CBI officials 

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank offers 7.50% to senior citizens for special deposit scheme of 456-day tenor 

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.

With interest rates falling and debt returns shrinking post tax, equity savings funds offer conservative investors a tax-efficient middle groundif chosen carefully and held long enough.

A wrong UPI transfer isnt always reversible. From frozen accounts to missed investment returns, heres how recovery works, why delays hurt, and what users should do to protect themselves.

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.

Behavioural bias and late entry into winning themes can destroy long-term wealth

New labour codes are expected to trigger higher social security contributions by both employers and employees. Employees may see a slight reduction in take-home pay if the overall cost-to-company remains unchanged.

In 2025, up to 6.93% of all global deliveries by Airbus were made to IndiGo. However, Air India did not take any new deliveries from the French aircraft manufacturer.

Union minister H.D. Kumaraswamy led a consultation with 20 companies on a 7,280-crore scheme to boost manufacturing of rare earth magnets. The government assured supply of 500 tonnes of rare earth oxides to enhance raw material security, crucial for EVs, renewables, and defense equipment.

The Financial Planning Association is launching a portal, FPAi, that will serve as an AI content library for its members.

Vitol, Trafigura offer Venezuelan oil to Indian, Chinese refiners for March delivery, sources say

Venture capital is finally acknowledging that deep-tech needs a different playbook from the SaaS or consumer startup approach. Indeed, thanks to policy backing, stronger infrastructure and returning talent, VCs have been warming to deep-tech at the early stages. Will this newfound love grow deeper?

RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J. has warned banks that the era of episodic compliance is over, signaling a shift toward a more aggressive supervisory regime that demands continuous accountability for third-party risks and the transparent use of artificial intelligence.

India's video streaming platforms lack a uniform metric for completion of a show, with definitions ranging from 20% to 70%. This disparity affects content strategy and recommendations, as many viewers often do not finish shows, posing challenges for future content investment.

Unlike debt mutual funds, where portfolio churn and mark-to-market movements affect returns, RDG allows investors to hold securities till maturity and receive the contracted cash flowsprovided they do not exit early.

The US was Indias largest trading partner for the fourth straight year in 2024-25, with bilateral trade valued at $131.84 billion.

A global glut of high-grade ore, weak prices, and domestic supply constraints are pushing steelmakers to import more just as capacity expansion accelerates.

Long-term capital gains (LTCG) from Gold ETFs held for over a year are taxable in India at 12.5%.

This shift is driven by impulse-led demand for occasion wear and is proving to be a strategic lever to reduce return rates and boost conversion in a recovering apparel market.

Income tax refunds usually get delayed because often times the returns are not fully processed, or the I-T Department finds mismatches or non-compliance in your tax filing.

The Repealing and Amending Act, 2025, simplifies inheritance for many. But for complex estates or NRIs, skipping probate can lead to major headaches. 

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.

If any money is received without consideration and if the aggregate value exceeds 50,000, it is taxable in the hands of the recipient unless it is received from a relative'.

As markets hover near peaks, data across decades shows that long-term investors risk losing more money waiting for the perfect time to enter the market, than by staying invested through the highs and corrections.

Indias love for fixed income isnt just culturalits structural. Banks and governments benefit, while savers quietly lose wealth to inflation, taxes, and time.

Bank holidays this week, January 12-18: Check full RBI schedule for holidays next week, which include the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, Makar Sankranti, Thiruvalluvar Day, Uzhavar Thirunal, and weekend off.

A frothy stock market and looming inflation makes early retirement a trickier exercise.

Equity mutual fund inflows fell 6.21% to 28,054.06 crore in December 2025, with total AUM declining to 79.98 lakh crore. 

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