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23.12 / 07:33

markets Provident Manufacturing Enterprise show Updates International GDP data revision: The statistics ministry has issued detailed notes for growth sceptics to delve into

Following the release of two discussion papers by India’s ministry of statistics outlining proposed methodological changes for the upcoming base-year revision of national accounts, there has been a renewed focus on our methodology for the GDP revision. The new base year will be 2022-23 and the revised series is scheduled for release in early 2026.

23.12 / 07:03

markets Citi Aware Manufacturing Sustainability Research Updates India’s booming fashion industry is a climate nightmare that demands clean-up action right away

India’s fashion and apparel industry is projected at $350 billion by 2030, as it is growing at over 10% annually, faster than almost any other manufacturing sector. This momentum looks unstoppable, but it is also becoming a climate liability that could get in the way of our decarbonization goals.The arithmetic is unforgiving. Globally, fashion accounts for 10% of annual carbon emissions, more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.

23.12 / 07:01

markets UPS Man Williams Trade War Updates How Shakespeare captured this year’s economic themes more than four centuries after he wrote his plays

William Shakespeare excelled at stagecraft. The themes in his plays were simple, but their effect dramatic. The bard’s words still resonate in many contexts—such as the economic themes of 2025.

23.12 / 07:01

COST UPS Target Manufacturing Cycling India’s power sector finds its next big bet in batteries

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For years, battery storage sat on the fringes of India’s clean energy plans. Falling costs and a stronger policy push are now pulling it into the mainstream, setting off a fresh investment cycle in battery energy storage systems (BESS).

23.12 / 04:07

markets UPS Booking SUN reports recommendations India’s top asset managers by market value: Who leads the pack

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Asset management companies (AMCs) are specialized entities that manage pooled investments on behalf of investors. In this editorial, we list the top AMCs regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

23.12 / 04:07

markets COST UPS economy Cycling performer Investment returns: How different asset classes performed in 2025

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. 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]. Returns from investments are the best indicator of how various asset classes have performed.

23.12 / 04:07

markets UPS Manufacturing Volkswagen Research Commentary International Sona Comstar, Motherson to benefit from stress in European auto parts companies

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Electric vehicle investment write-offs by global auto giants, and a general automotive slowdown in demand, are sending some European auto component suppliers into bankruptcy, creating a potential business opportunity for Indian parts manufacturers as customers shift orders away from the distressed vendors.

23.12 / 04:07

markets economy Opinion Trade Cycling band reports Big flames die fast: Lessons from 2025 for the investor in 2026

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. 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]. In 1912, the Titanic set sail with a level of confidence few machines have ever carried.

23.12 / 03:17

markets COST UPS Target Progressive rights Updates How does nuclear energy fit into India’s plan to relieve electricity generation of carbon emissions?

With the passage of a law that not only opens the door for private participation in India’s nuclear power industry but also promotes it, the government hopes to meet its target of 100GW in generation capacity by 2047. Currently, it accounts for a mere 2% of our grid capacity, and given India’s demand projection for 2047 and the electricity required to meet it, that goal implies a share of 5% by then.

23.12 / 03:17

markets UPS CEO Strategy band rights Updates Gopal Vittal, the CEO who grew Airtel's market cap roughly ₹1 trn annually for 12 years on the trot

Gopal (Vittal) is one of those rare leaders who is equally left and right brained. I once barged into Gopal's office and found him listening to Kumar Gandharva while deep in his Excel sheets. — Sudhir Sitapati, managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Godrej Consumer Products.Over the last nine-ten years, India's telecom sector has been buffeted into submission by the entry of the country's richest and most powerful businessman into phone services.

23.12 / 00:49

markets Boeing Updates Boeing eyes higher output as Air India, Akasa await bulk jet deliveries

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23.12 / 00:49

markets Williams Action Sustainability trends Trade recommendations Stock recommendations for 23 December from MarketSmith India

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: The Indian stock market finished with significant gains on Monday, 22 December, amid a rebound in the Indian rupee and positive global cues. Extending gains to the second consecutive session, the Sensex ended 638 points, or 0.75%, higher at 85,567.48, while the Nifty 50 closed at 26,172.40, gaining 206 points, or 0.79%.

23.12 / 00:49

FIVE economy Align show reports Updates International The debt explosion in middle-class India

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] the past decade, a silent crisis has been unfolding in India's middle class.

23.12 / 00:49

markets UPS Target Manufacturing Enterprise reports Budget 2026: Centre plans to invest ₹30,000 crore in NIIF

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Union government is planning an equity infusion of ₹30,000 crore in India’s sovereign wealth fund, according to two people familiar with the development, signalling a continued focus on infrastructure development that has bolstered economic growth. A note has been circulated for the consideration of the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) regarding the injection of capital into the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), according to the people quoted earlier, who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

23.12 / 00:49

COST Strategy awards Highways Experts Cycling Traffic From spending to systems: How 2026 could shape India’s infrastructure cycle

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. 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]. India’s infrastructure sector is at an inflection point.

23.12 / 00:49

markets UPS security WhatsApp Trade Investigations Sebi is initiating far more probes. Yet its case files are also turning fatter

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s capital markets regulator is opening more investigations than ever, even as it focuses on building detailed, watertight cases to survive increasing scrutiny at the appellate tribunal. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) took up 400 investigations and completed 301 in the financial year 2024-25, according to data from Sebi’s Handbook of Statistics for the year.

23.12 / 00:49

markets Target Gap trends Trade recommendations Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman's top picks for 23 December

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian stock markets: The Nifty hovered near the 26,000 mark on Monday, reflecting a cautious yet positive undertone in the market. Indian equities began the Christmas week on a steady note, with the Nifty 50 trading close to 26,000 after recovering from a four-day losing streak in the prior session.

22.12 / 12:15

UPS Citi Provident Research show information Traffic How street-level data is changing the way India sees air pollution—and the startup behind it

air quality-focused climate-tech startup, for a full retrofit. Today, every IntrCity SmartBus functions like a moving air-quality lab.

22.12 / 12:15

markets COST UPS Digital Platform show audience Mint Explainer | India’s advertising pivot: What changed in the past year

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s advertising market has undergone a decisive shift over the past year, with digital platforms emerging as the dominant growth engine while television advertising is losing momentum. Latest data from TAM AdEx shows a 149% surge in digital ad impressions from January to September 2025 compared to the same period last year.

22.12 / 12:15

markets COST security film Experts Courts rights The case of Akhanda 2: How film releases can be hostage to legal tangles

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In India’s film industry, where timing drives both buzz and box-office, a single last-minute court order can upend an entire release cycle—an industry-wide risk underscored by the recent case of Akhanda 2. The last-minute postponement of Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna’s action adventure film earlier this month, after a Madras High Court order put a stay on its screening following an appeal filed by Eros International Media Ltd, proves that theatrical films continue to fall prey to delays arising from prolonged legal disputes.

22.12 / 11:29

markets UPS Platform Software show testing Can India’s IT services companies exploit their AI opportunity? We’ll know by how they fare in 2026

In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) won’t just be something companies talk about in press releases. It will become part of how everyday work gets done. Instead of being tested in small pilot projects or used in flashy demos, AI will be built into the core of how businesses operate.

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