An unusually warm Sunday evening in suburban Mumbai set the stage for a rare coming together of India’s pharmaceutical elite. In the ballroom of a five-star hotel, more than 1,500 industry leaders, policymakers, academics and entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate a book launch, but it soon turned into more than a moment to reflect on the…
During the third quarter of 2025-26, the telecom operators’ revenue rose 2% quarter-on-quarter and 9% year-on-year to ₹72,700 crore. The growth is lower than the double‑digit expansion seen during the previous five quarters as the tariff hike benefits are now fully behind, brokerage house BNP Paribas said in an 11 February note. “Mobile capex is…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued comprehensive draft instructions aimed at curbing mis-selling of financial products by commercial banks, tightening norms on advertising, marketing and sales practices, and introducing clear safeguards for customers. The move follows concerns flagged by the central bank in its monetary policy last week, where it said that it…
For decades, the protein conversation in India was largely confined to bodybuilding gyms and the specialised prescriptions of clinical nutritionists. Today, it is emerging as a core part of the Indian diet, whether it is a teenager in a growth spurt, a woman in her 40s calculating her daily protein needs or an elderly man…
Dhaka has been offered a zero reciprocal tariff on garments made using US-origin cotton and man-made fibres, a concession India does not have. But that advantage comes with strict sourcing conditions. Since Bangladesh’s garment sector is not built around fibre-based production, the benefit may be difficult to use at scale. India, despite facing similar headline…
Bank strike: Bank of Baroda (BoB) has informed the stock exchanges that multiple bank unions have called for a strike on 12 February on various issues and demands and notified of potential disruption in services due to it. According to the filing, the All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers’ Association (AIBOA),…
The rules have made platforms safer for creators amid recent legal complaints from top YouTubers like Payal Gaming, Bhuvan Bam, and SlayyPoint. However, creators who rely on AI tools worry about reduced reach for their labelled content and see the framework as stringent. Some are even considering a pivot from AI‑heavy formats. Experts say the…
Experts said while the investments are risky considering the amount of time and patience they require for monetization to kick in, it gives actors control and ownership over stories and formats, especially in the niche spaces of audio and short-form video. Their presence brings credibility and visibility to the platform in a deeply crowded market….
As global catalogues consolidate under fewer platforms, industry experts believe these international shifts will fundamentally alter consumer choices in India, forcing rivals like Prime Video and JioHotstar to rethink their strategies for targeting up-market, premium users. The clustering of global libraries reduces friction for consumers who are tired of navigating multiple subscriptions. Platform responses While…
Initial optimism for a bumper season this year compounded the disappointment for retailers. While early signs of a La Niña — a weather pattern typically known for bringing freezing temperatures to India — triggered some early buying in the previous quarter, the season remained unusually mild, leaving stores with a surplus of winter clothing. Excess…