India’s coffee, tea exports climb on global demand for premium products
NEW DELHI: India is strengthening its position in global coffee and tea markets, driven by rising demand for value-added products...
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NBFCs turn cautious as West Asia war raises funding and credit concerns
While the immediate impact of the ongoing war in West Asia remains limited, non-bank lenders believe the real risk lies...
Big wins, small runs: The paradox of niche regional films
Boong, a Manipuri film that became the first Indian movie to win in the Best Children’s and Family Film category...
Mint Explainer | West Asia war is a leg-up for ethanol, but at what cost?
India has already touched 20% blending in petrol, using ethanol made from maize, rice and sugarcane. Should it convert more...
India’s cement makers stare at bag shortage as West Asia war hits inputs
A polypropylene shortage triggered by West Asia supply shifts is squeezing cement bag makers, raising packaging costs and threatening dispatches...
Oil prices up 1% as US-Iran ceasefire signals diverge
New Delhi: Global crude oil prices rose over 1% on Thursday as conflicting signals from the US and Iran on...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on 26 March for Ram Navami? All you need to know
Bank holiday today: Banks in several parts of India will remain closed on Thursday, 26 March, on account of Shree...
Why gated societies are the new growth engine for brands in India
Quick commerce player Zepto sees these clusters as natural fits. “These areas tend to have higher repeat rates, more predictable...
The price of a day’s work: Inside India’s smouldering industrial death traps
Fires are laying waste to factories, hotels, markets and informal units in slums across India, taking a heavy toll on...
Aimed at comprehensive industrial policy, which took around 6-8 weeks, 2,000+ man hours to design: Sanjeev Arora
Punjab is attempting a high-stakes transformation from an agrarian powerhouse into an industrial. In its latest attempt, Punjab hosted a...