Despite global geopolitical tensions, overseas business of Indian films remains steady for now. Trade experts say while concerns loom, key markets like the UAE could be impacted by West Asia conflicts. However, recent releases such as Kesari Chapter 2, Housefull 5, and Sitaare Zameen Par have not taken a hit. “While such geopolitical tensions affect…
The potential plan may allow small cars a regulatory relaxation in the initial years from the next-generation Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards, which are aimed at making vehicles more fuel-efficient, the people said on the condition of anonymity. This will be followed by a gradual tightening in the subsequent years, they said. The Bureau…
Bank holiday today: Today is Guru Purnims, or Teacher’s Day, but Thursday, July 10 is not a listed holiday this year, and banks will function as usual. Notably, the second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays are weekly holidays for all public and private banks across India, including the State Bank of India (SBI)….
Owned by the Punjab government, the land was identified by the Centre-run facility over a year ago for its expansion and adding new fabrication lines. However, ongoing disputes over the land and a higher price of about ₹700-800 crore demanded by the Punjab government are causing delays to the government’s plans, two officials aware of…
Even as the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu film industries reel under a lean spell, a clutch of small- and mid-budget films, particularly from the south, has helped the business stay afloat. Trade experts say the success of movies like Tourist Family, Dragon and Alappuzha Gymkhana in Tamil and Malayalam has brought some respite, thanks to…
New Delhi: The health ministry plans to buy 50 portable hospitals from state-run HLL Lifecare Ltd, according to a senior government official and documents reviewed by Mint, after deploying two of them during the recent conflict with Pakistan. These so-called advanced trauma care units, known as Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri (BHISHM)…
New Delhi: India’s average maize yield stands at just 3.5 tonnes per hectare—well below the global average of 6 tonnes. Yet, states like West Bengal (7 tonnes), Telangana (5.9 tonnes), Bihar (5.7 tonnes), and Tamil Nadu (5.5 tonnes) are nearing or even surpassing that global benchmark. According to a FICCI–Yes Bank report based on the…
The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI), which represents global players like Bacardi, Diageo-United Spirits, and Campari, said India remains one of the largest liquor markets globally, with the sector growing at a steady 3% CAGR. “Calendar year 2025 should top last year’s perform and a slightly higher growth rate at around 5%…
The Delhi State Consumer Forum, in its order to State Bank of India (SBI), directed the institutional lender to refund a customer’s full amount along with an interest of 10 per cent per annum after the bank mistakenly approved a fraudulent ATM transaction 11 years ago, reported the news portal ET Wealth on Wednesday, 9…
With most new characters falling flat, broadcasters are increasingly reliant on legacy stars from long-running shows to drive viewership. Media experts attribute this to outdated writing, overdone plots and a widening disconnect between on-screen narratives and today’s audiences. Declining debut impact According to media consulting firm Ormax, the number of new fiction characters entering the…