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25.12 / 05:17
UPS film Experts audience stars Features Updates Big star cinema to make a comeback next year but small surprises crucial
Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected] hits and mid-budget flicks alike lit up Indian cinemas in 2025, proving that viewers flock to theatres regardless of scale or star value, and raising hopes of an encore in the coming year.While trade experts expect 2025 to close with collections of ₹13,000-13,500 crore across languages, about 10-14% higher than the previous year, the failure of films such as War 2 and Sikandar featuring big stars, and franchise films like Thamma, signals that big names alone aren't enough.That said, surprise hits such as Chhaava, Saiyaara and Tere Ishk Mein, along with the breakout numbers of industries like Gujarati, Marathi and Malayalam, underscore the growing space for all kinds of content in theatres, unlike the perception built immediately after the pandemic when only larger-than-life titles were finding draw in cinemas.Devang Sampat, managing director of Cinepolis India, identified three highlights of the year.
25.12 / 05:17
UPS FIVE track cover rights Updates Old vs new tax regime: Why PPF still holds ground while ELSS loses appeal
When the new tax regime was first introduced in the Union Budget 2020-21, it did not attract many takers that fiscal year.This new optional tax regime offered taxpayers lower tax rates in exchange for foregoing most tax deductions and exemptions under the then-prevailing old tax regime. Its newness and the fact that the old regime still remained more attractive for most people made the shift infeasible.However, the government brought in changes to make the new regime more attractive, encouraging more people to adopt it.
25.12 / 04:33
markets Manufacturing economy President Relationships International Destinations Japan seems to be betting on India—why the timing matters
Japanese businesses are pivoting towards India as an investment destination promising robust returns—but also, how Tokyo, after over three decades of diplomatic efforts, is ready to walk the talk on deepening strategic relationships with New Delhi as both countries want to develop a meaningful counter to China’s might.For India’s financial sector, the deals in 2025 mark a moment worth noting. Foreign investors are returning with conviction, and Japan—long a steady but cautious partner—appears increasingly willing to deploy serious capital.It is a striking contrast to the dismissive description of India as a “dead economy” offered earlier this year by US President Donald Trump.
25.12 / 03:37
markets UPS FIVE Manufacturing reports International Four power transmission stocks down up to 55% from 52-week highs
By 2027, the world's electricity consumption is expected to rise by about 8300 TWh, with emerging economies making the largest contribution.India's 1700 TWh electricity demand is predicted to increase by more than 20% by 2027 due to industrialisation and the ambitions of the country's expanding middle class.India's power transmission market is expanding significantly due to the country's electrical grid modernisation and expansion, which support its growing industrial base and rising electricity demand resulting from urbanisation and economic growth.With growth rates much higher than the global average, the nation is one of the most vibrant and quickly expanding power transmission markets in the world.However, certain stocks in the power transmission sector have seen significant declines, dropping by as much as 55% from their 52-week highs.Let's discuss four of these stocks. Please note, this is neither a stock recommendation nor a fundamental analysis of these companies.Transformers and Rectifiers (India) has established itself as a top partner for high-voltage power transformers and reactors for customers worldwide, with three cutting-edge transformer manufacturing facilities.Its wide range of products includes power transformers up to 500 MVA and 1200 kV class, furnace transformers, rectifier and distribution transformers and speciality transformers for a variety of uses, including locomotive traction, series and shunt reactors, and mobile substations.
25.12 / 03:37
markets IPO Booking Experts performer track Updates As Santa bails on Dalal Street, domestic investors come to the rescue
Sensex is on track to end December marginally in the red, extending last year’s weak finish and marking the sixth time in close to a decade that the benchmark index has closed the holiday month with losses.A Mint analysis shows the index headed for a modest decline of about 0.2% in December, following a 2% fall in December 2024. The only worse December in recent years was 2022, when the Sensex dropped almost 4%.
25.12 / 03:37
markets Digital Manufacturing Strategy economy Trade country India at inflection point: Seizing leadership in changed global trade landscape
Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected] global trading system is undergoing a profound transformation.
25.12 / 03:13
markets UPS Citi Platform audience travelers Updates Startups turn concierges as India’s affluent are ready to pay to have life play to their tune
For India’s affluent, convenience never sat in apps or bookings but in the privilege of things done for them—access to anything, anywhere with no friction or complexity and satisfaction guaranteed. That was traditionally delivered by humans: house managers, executive assistants, and trusted fixers who served the everyday world to the wealthy.Now, a new set of startups is attempting to sculpt that quiet operating system into a product.Over the past year, personal concierge services have drawn renewed attention from founders and large consumer platforms alike.
25.12 / 03:13
markets War Updates Six months after war, Israel warns it could strike Iran again
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25.12 / 03:13
markets Updates Mint Quick Edit | AI and jobless growth: Why US monetary policy may start resembling India’s
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25.12 / 03:13
markets Updates A ‘great revolution’ is fueling a real-estate boom in the Paris suburbs
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25.12 / 03:13
markets Updates 2025 changed the media business. Next year could be even more turbulent.
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25.12 / 03:13
markets Updates ISRO’s commercial success is clear but its strategic aims require it to focus on talent retention
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25.12 / 03:13
markets Updates Whoever Trump picks, the next Fed chair won’t be independent
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25.12 / 01:27
markets Updates US delays new tariffs on Chinese chips until 2027
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25.12 / 01:27
markets Updates The titanic task of catering on the world’s biggest cruise ship
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25.12 / 00:43
markets COST Citi Mobile band country reports BSNL to shut down 3G, end legacy vendor contracts for better 4G
As part of a broader effort to cut costs, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will shut down its 3G mobile services nationwide. The state-owned telecom operator also plans to terminate annual maintenance contracts (AMCs) with vendors such as Nokia and Chinese equipment maker ZTE for the 3G sites, according to two officials familiar with the matter and letters seen by Mint.The move comes as the state-run telecom operator focuses on its 4G network, having currently installed 97,481 4G towers across the country.
25.12 / 00:43
UPS economy Sustainability wellness Bill Trade shock India’s economy set for a payoff phase—if external risks don't trip it up
Dear reader, as 2025, a year of global tumult and volatility, rolls by, Mint's reporters and columnists look around the corner on what is coming in 2026—to help you know what to expect and prepare for it. Tell us what you think at [email protected] a year marked by punishing US tariffs, climate-linked disruptions, and global uncertainty, India may finally be approaching a payoff phase.
25.12 / 00:43
markets UPS Target FIVE Manufacturing Mobile Sustainability Govt may double FY27 auto PLI funds to bump up disbursal lag, but application window unlikely to reopen
₹5,500 crore in FY27 from ₹2,800 crore this fiscal year, according to two people aware of the discussions. This will underscore policy continuity in India’s electric vehicle (EV)-led transition, even as disbursals trail targets and newer automakers remain excluded.A proposal to this effect has been submitted by the heavy industries ministry to the finance ministry for the PLI scheme that has a ₹25,938 crore outlay over five years (FY25-29), and consultations are underway for the same, the people cited above said.“The scheme’s outlay is expected to be around ₹5,500 crore for FY27,” said one of the two people cited above, requesting anonymity.Notified in 2021, the PLI-Auto scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing of advanced automotive technologies and position India as a global electric vehicle hub.
25.12 / 00:43
markets UPS Booking Software Enterprise Experts reports Growing, but not adding up: The AI revenue paradox for TCS, Accenture
Artificial intelligence has emerged as the fastest-growing segment for large IT services companies, but with a twist. Experts and industry leaders both say that the red-hot technology is not materially expanding revenues, instead improving efficiency while cannibalising current revenue visibility.For Accenture Plc, the world’s biggest IT services company, advanced AI revenue more than doubled year-on-year (y-o-y) to $1.1 billion, against a 5.95% y-o-y rise in quarterly revenue of $18.74 billion in the September-November quarter.
25.12 / 00:43
Aware CEO Platform Food trends information prevention From loose almonds to luxe trail mixes, India’s dry fruits are evolving
processing, packaging, food-safety systems, branding and value-addition across all categories.Organized processors and brands are increasingly investing in modern facilities that meet food safety, traceability and quality standards, in line with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulations.“Nowadays consumers are far more conscious about quality, hygiene, origin and nutritional information. This is pushing the demand and companies to adopt better processing practices and introduce new products,” said Yash Gawdi, founder & CEO, Candor Foods Pvt Ltd.According to doctors, the rising consumption of dry fruits and nuts reflects a broader shift.
25.12 / 00:43
markets COST Provident Software cover Courts Updates Hexaware moves court to dismiss $500 million US patent suit by Natsoft
Mint has seen copies of both filings.Privately held Natsoft filed its lawsuit against Hexaware in an Illinois district court on 23 September, alleging that Hexaware used application modernization software whose functioning was covered by nine patents developed by Updraft, an IT services company Natsoft acquired in 2024. The company claimed Hexaware marketed these products for both application modernization and GenAI use cases.

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