China Vows to Address ‘Irrational Competition’ in EV Sector
China pledged to rein in “irrational competition” in its electric vehicle sector, reflecting authorities’ increasing urgency to tackle deflationary price...
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Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today, on July 17, for death anniversary of U Tirot Singh? Check full schedule…
Bank holiday today, July 17 (Thursday): Banks in Shillong will be closed today to mark the death anniversary of U...
Trade turns turbulent; here’s how India is tracking the winds
The initiative will integrate inputs from various ministries and agencies to track sector-specific performance across goods and services. It will...
Why tier 2 cities are seeing a surge in land deals
This uptick in activity, both via outright acquisitions and joint development agreements, is being fuelled by two parallel trends: large...
India needs rare earth magnets. One forgotten PSU holds the key
The dimly lit office is in a run down building, with a small signage anyone can easily miss. The 30-square...
Lilly’s Zepbound faces a potential weight-loss rival. It’s made by a Chinese biotech
A Chinese-developed weight loss shot looked almost as good as Eli Lilly’s megablockbuster Zepbound in late-stage trial results rolled out...
Mint Explainer | India’s draft aircraft rules: What they say and why they matter
India’s ministry of civil aviation notified the draft Indian Aircraft Rules 2025 on 15 July. The new rules would eventually...
Himachal’s apple crop feels the squeeze
In Himachal Pradesh—India’s second-largest apple producer after Jammu & Kashmir—an unusual combination of low snowfall, erratic rains, and fungal infections...
Old Indian films find revival on OTT platforms, thanks to social media, nostalgia cravings
Viewership for old films on streaming platforms is surging, driven by re-releases in theatres and the emergence of content around...
PAG-backed Manjushree doubles down on pharma, high-margin packaging
“Over the past 18–24 months, we have taken several strategic measures to strengthen our financials through both organic and inorganic...
