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12.02 / 09:47

COST Provident Manufacturing security Mobile country reports Delhi joins the Centre's e-bus payment security scheme

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The national capital, India’s largest market for electric buses, has been included in the PM e-Bus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme that has already onboarded 15 Indian states, two government officials aware of the development said. The Centre has also released the first tranche of ₹500 crore for the ₹3,435.33-crore scheme, envisioned to provide payment security in the event of default by public transport authorities (PTAs) to e-bus bidders, operators, or original equipment manufacturers, the people added, on the condition of anonymity.

12.02 / 09:47

UPS CEO Platform Sustainability wellness What will drive Britannia’s growth after GST sugar rush fades?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Britannia Industries Ltd’s December quarter (Q3FY26) earnings were largely in line with expectations, with consolidated revenue rising 9.5% year-on-year to ₹4,885 crore. Growth during the quarter was evenly driven by volumes and realizations, as the company increased grammage for its ₹5 and ₹10 packs following the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cut in September.

12.02 / 08:43

UPS Maxim Bill recommendations prevention Courts Investigations IBC promise of a ‘clean slate’: A legal amendment can clarify the concept but the message must reach everyone

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s finance minister has stated in interviews that the Budget Session of Parliament is slated to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to clearly grant insolvent companies a “clean slate," with their civil and criminal liabilities wiped out, once a new management takes over. However, the key question is whether legislative reform is sufficient, given the tenacity of tax authorities and investigative agencies.

12.02 / 08:01

markets Action security Align wellness Trade country A US-led critical minerals alliance presents India with opportunities as well as challenges

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Critical Minerals Ministerial Meeting convened in Washington D.C. last week underscored the extent to which resource security has become central to contemporary geopolitics.

12.02 / 08:01

markets COST UPS Strategy Trade show India backs carbon capture push to shield steel exports from EU carbon tax

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: The Centre plans to financially support carbon capture technology for India’s steel sector, betting on it as a practical way to cut emissions while protecting exports from the European Union’s (EU) upcoming carbon tax. The Union budget for FY27 has allocated ₹20,000 crore for carbon capture, a move expected to benefit steelmakers the most.

12.02 / 08:01

Action Entertainment Boxing film Experts Diversity audience Post-pandemic change: Hindi film viewers now seek diverse content, not just action and spectacle

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Genre diversity turned out to be a key feature of the top 10 Hindi language films of 2025 and experts and theatre owners acknowledge that hit movies are no longer driven entirely by action or VFX spectacles, as was the case soon after the pandemic. As many as 15 original Hindi films grossed more than ₹100 crore each last year compared with six in 2024.

12.02 / 06:51

markets UPS Gap Fighting Trade hospital reports As EU wines get cheaper, Fratelli braces for a tougher fight on Indian shelves

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India prepares to cut steep import duties on European wines under the trade deal signed with the European Union (EU) last month, Indian wine brands say they are bracing for tougher competition from imported labels that could soon be priced closer to Indian bottles. India currently levies a steep 150% duty on imported wines.

12.02 / 06:51

markets economy Trade show country social Rethink 1991: India can’t become a developed country without a course correction in economic policy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The general consensus seems to be that the budget for 2026-27 was not bad, but not good enough. It’s a safe budget.

12.02 / 06:27

markets COST UPS FIVE Ripple Extreme Cycling Indian market is 18 months ahead of its fair value: DSP Mutual Fund's Kalpen Parekh

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Financial news is now a 24/7 cycle of nonstop alerts, tempting investors to react to every minor market ripple. In an era where ‘financial noise’ has never been louder, navigating high valuations and volatile global dynamics requires more than just intelligence—it demands mental endurance.

12.02 / 01:49

markets COST Manufacturing Platform Strategy Parke Cycling Mahindra bets on an integrated mega-hub to unlock Toyota-style economics. Will it pay off?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Mahindra & Mahindra announced a ₹15,000-crore investment in Maharashtra on 6 February, the headline figure overshadowed a structural shift in its manufacturing strategy. India's oldest automotive conglomerate is abandoning the fragmented manufacturing model on which its empire was built in favour of huge integrated hubs that can produce tractors, SUVs, and electric vehicles.

12.02 / 01:49

markets UPS ETF economy Trade Mint Quick Edit | Why an end to India’s gold ETF rush may be good for its economy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The typical story of retail investors joining market rallies at their fag end might be playing out in gold, with its exchange traded funds (ETFs) recording a late gush of inflows. In January, these reached ₹24,040 crore, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India, up several fold from ₹3,742 crore as recently as in November.

12.02 / 01:49

Election Death country stars Will Bangladesh’s elections produce a ‘basket case’?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Henry Kissinger famously called Bangladesh a “basket case." As the nation goes to the polls Thursday—the first election since then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country in 2024 for India amid student protests—a question mark hangs over its future. Will Bangladesh become a basket case again? The country’s fate matters beyond its borders.

12.02 / 01:49

markets UPS security Strategy Experts Bond yields are rising. How should you reposition your debt fund portfolio?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The yield on 10-year government securities has risen 10 basis points over the past month, raising concerns among bond investors, as higher yields typically translate into lower bond prices. Bond yields have hardened after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) left policy rates unchanged and refrained from announcing fresh liquidity measures in its latest monetary policy meeting.

12.02 / 00:35

COST security Trade President love Diversity reports From Caracas, with love: How Venezuela's reopening helps India's energy agenda

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi is positioning for an oil windfall from Venezuela, as the South American nation prepares to re-route hundreds of thousands of crude oil barrels currently shipped to China. As American sanctions on Venezuela end, Caracas may dispatch to India and the US 400,000 barrels per day that it now sends to Beijing, three people aware of the matter said.

12.02 / 00:35

markets UPS Progressive trends Trade show recommendations Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman's recommends three stocks for 12 February

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: Indian equities closed largely unchanged on Wednesday, as benchmark indices moved in a narrow range throughout the session. The Sensex slipped 40 points to settle at 84,233.64, while the Nifty edged up 18.7 points to finish at 25,953.85.

12.02 / 00:35

UPS Platform Healthcare hospital patient Interviews W Health Ventures to take bigger, bolder bets in healthcare: Pankaj Jethwani

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Early-stage healthcare-focused venture capital firm W Health Ventures is looking for bolder bets with its second fund, building companies from the ground up in areas like oncology, longevity, and chronic pain management, managing partner Pankaj Jethwani told Mint in an interview. The firm on Thursday announced the initial close of its Fund II at ₹550 crore, aiming for ₹630 crore.

12.02 / 00:35

markets UPS Waves Target Digital Gap inclusion Nandan Nilekani's Fundamentum targets more fintech investments as ecosystem matures

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani’s venture firm Fundamentum is preparing to sharpen its fintech bets in its upcoming third fund, banking on India’s digital public infrastructure and a widening financial inclusion gap to drive the next wave of growth, according to a top executive at the firm.

12.02 / 00:35

markets COST Citi security Highways Cycling testing Mahindra, Tata win emission test relief for light commercial vehicles even as small car tussle continues

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd (M&M) and Tata Motors Ltd secured an early win in emission testing rules for light commercial vehicles, even as they oppose Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.’s demand for relief for small cars under the separate fuel-efficiency norms.

12.02 / 00:35

markets Action Sustainability Trade show performer recommendations Stock recommendations for 12 February from MarketSmith India

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: The Indian equity benchmarks concluded Wednesday's session on a mixed note, with Nifty 50 managing a marginal 0.07% gain to settle at 25,953.85, while Sensex snapped its three-day winning streak, slipping 0.05% to close at 84,233.64. The session was characterized by a sharp divergence in sectoral performance.

11.02 / 18:03

UPS security economy Food wellness Trade country 'Budget addresses global challenges for business: Nirmala Sitharaman

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Union budget for FY27 has squarely addressed the challenges faced by Indian businesses due to higher tariffs and other global challenges, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Parliament on Wednesday, enumerating specific budget measures and countering charges made by Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi that the budget acknowledged these challenges but failed to tackle them.

11.02 / 15:11

Manufacturing Death stage audience Schools Courts polo Priya Kapur steps into spotlight at Sona Comstar as family feud continues

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: From visiting Sona Comstar’s manufacturing and R&D facilities to presenting a Harvard Business School case study on the company's turnaround led by her late husband Sunjay Kapur, Priya Sachdev Kapur is making her presence felt at India’s eighth-largest auto component maker, even as a court battle over control of the promoter entity continues.

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