IDFC First Bank slashes savings account rates by up to 200 bps on select slabs
Mumbai: IDFC First Bank has cut interest rates and tweaked slabs for savings accounts by up to 200 basis points...
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From court cases to cash crunches: The risky flight plans of India’s startup airlines
Before deregulation, India had only two state-run airlines, Air India and Indian Airlines. Since 1991, about 45 private carriers have...
Mint Explainer: Why haven’t oil prices crashed after US action in Venezuela?
What are the oil companies worried about?Though Venezuela sits on huge reserves, its oil output is just 9,30,000 bpd –...
Mint Explainer | What do India’s draft battery identity number guidelines mean for EVs?
What is a Battery Pack Aadhaar Number?The ministry of road transport and highways proposed the creation of a Battery Pack...
Tight liquidity, deposit struggle pushes SBI to raise ₹6,000 cr via CDs at 6%
SBI’s rare move to raise ₹6,000 crore via certificates of deposit underscores tight liquidity and deposit stress, even as credit...
Contested penalties: Why toothless Trai fails to curb spam, improve quality
“Trai has been established under TRAI Act 1997, inter alia, to regulate the telecommunication services and to protect the interest...
Insurance year-ender: After an eventful 2025, insurance looks for stability in the year ahead
“On health insurance, we saw a surge in Google search volume in September and October, but it came down in...
Indian fintech sector set for consolidation wave this year: Kotak Investment Banking
India’s fintech sector is entering a new consolidation phase, with deal activity expected to accelerate in 2026, senior executives at...
From metal to code: Indian defence startups embrace software for future growth
Even many of the better-funded defence startups have focused on drones, with the most prominent example being ideaForge. Others include...
Netflix, JioHotstar bet big on the South as India’s OTT growth slows
“The South is now one of the most evolved OTT markets in India. Audiences here are digital-first, highly discerning and...
