India imported 12.2 million tonnes of iron ore in calendar year 2025, nearly double the previous year, according to commodities market intelligence firm BigMint. Brazil and Oman emerged as the largest suppliers, with JSW Steel alone accounting for nearly 80% of total imports. Import economics The surge has been led largely by company-specific supply constraints…
The US and India will hold a fresh round of trade negotiations on Tuesday, as Washington moves to integrate New Delhi into Pax Silica, an alliance to counter China in chips, critical minerals, and AI infrastructure. The two countries are actively engaged on the much-anticipated trade deal, new US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said…
The demand for instant deliveries has intensified competition in India’s fashion retail industry, pushing platforms and startups alike to bet on speed as a key differentiator, setting the stage for a more execution-intensive battle in 2026. The year 2025 marked the rise of quick fashion models that promise clothing deliveries within 60 minutes, echoing the…
Bank holiday today, 12 January: All public and private sector banks will be closed in West Bengal on Monday, 12 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of India’s most inspiring spiritual leaders and thinkers. (This is a developing story, check back for updates) Source link
A high-stakes war is currently raging between infrastructure developers and telecom operators, with the passenger caught in the dead zone. Mint explains the ongoing connectivity issue, why the telecom and infrastructure operators are refusing to budge, what the rules say, and how the government is responding. Why are mobile networks down at Mumbai’s new airport…
Abhishek tried many things in his mission to quit smoking, including herbal cigarettes. But, he said, they were useless. “The main selling point of these herbal cigarettes was they were in a very attractive wooden box,” he told Mint. “Apart from that, they taste like gobar [cowdung].” He tried other methods as well and failed….
Last month, audio series platform Pocket FM announced a new collaboration with Arka Mediaworks to launch an original audio series based on the Baahubali franchise that would include over 250 episodes, and be available in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Earlier, Yash Raj Films’ had collaborated with District, the going-out platform for a fan engagement experience…
“Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%,” he said in a Truth Social post. It was unclear how the move would be enacted, but credit-card companies may already be bracing for a negative stock reaction if a…
With rising medical costs and changing customer preferences reshaping how credit cards are used, the Bank of Baroda subsidiary is moving away from one-size-fits-all offerings towards cohort-specific products. Gen Z users, women, professionals and uniformed personnel are among the key segments it is targeting through specialised cards offering healthcare, insurance and customised benefits. The latest…
Bank holidays next week: The Reserve Bank of India‘s full schedule for January 2025 is out and among the days which banks will be closed this week include the birthday of Swami Vivekananda, Makar Sankranti, Thiruvalluvar Day, and Uzhavar Thirunal, besides the weekly offs on Saturdays and Sundays. There are a total of 16 bank…