Bollywood has built big franchises. Where are the women?
As Alia Bhatt’s Alpha readies for release, trade experts say India’s franchise model, long anchored in male stars, has been...
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RBI proposes special-use wallets for foreign residents, domestic transit and gifts
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a draft paper on prepaid payment instruments (PPIs), proposing the introduction of prepaid...
India’s textile exports edge up 2.1% in FY26 despite global headwinds
New Delhi: India’s textile exports rose 2.1% in the previous fiscal year (FY26) to ₹3.16 trillion, according to data released...
Biofuel push: Govt allows ethanol blending in aviation turbine fuel amid Middle East conflict
LivemintFor about a decade, Livemint—News Desk has been a credible source for authentic and timely news, and well-researched analysis on...
India’s clearing house needs to expand globally, deepen tech: RBI’s Sankar
Mumbai: Trade and settlement platform Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL) needs to expand its footprint globally and deepen its...
Mint Explainer | What you should know about RBI’s new e-mandate rules
The central bank has tightened authentication, mandated advance debit alerts and consolidated digital payment norms for recurring transactions across cards,...
E-commerce is driving FMCG volume growth in India: NIQ
Both legacy companies and startups in India are leveraging online platforms to drive faster volume growth than traditional channels, according...
Centre plans revenue cover to de-risk barrier-free toll rollout
Even as pilots are underway, the revenue risk remains a key concern. At present, public-funded highway projects have provisions to...
OTT revenues rise as platforms focus on language-led subscription, ad models
“Over the last two years, most of these platforms have moved to a hybrid model, where there are now lower-priced...
Pahalgam — a year after, Indian aviation is still facing headwinds
On the morning of 22 April last year, terrorists attacked civilian tourists at Pahalgam, killing over 25 people in broad...
