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14.01 / 07:37

markets Provident security Mobile Metro exclusive rowing Telcos allege ‘market failure’ at Navi Mumbai airport, ask Trai to cap infrastructure costs

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents major telecom companies, has approached the telecom regulator, seeking a cap on charges for in-building mobile network infrastructure at public places such as airports.

14.01 / 07:19

Target Strategy Mobile Metro Sony Everest reports Mint Explainer | Why Uber is making a second startup bet in India

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Uber India is shifting its fleet strategy. Until now, the company had invested only in Everest Fleet, backing the operator with a $20 million funding round in June 2023, followed by around $30 million in 2024 and another $20 million in 2025.

14.01 / 01:33

UPS Provident FIVE Manufacturing Metro electronic reports Three stocks to watch as Budget 2026 may roll out ₹23,000 crore incentives for capital goods manufacturing

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The government may roll out incentive packages worth up to ₹23,000 crore in the Union Budget 2026 to boost domestic manufacturing of high-value capital goods and reduce dependence on imports, according to an Economic Times report. The schemes are currently under preparation and could be announced in the upcoming budget.

13.01 / 01:39

markets UPS Citi Platform Metro hospital patient Sukino’s $31 million round signals shift toward post-hospital care

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BENGALURU : Venture capital and private equity investors are increasing their bets on post-hospital care—often referred to as ‘continuum care’—as India’s hospitals are discharging patients more quickly and families seek structured recovery outside hospitals.

12.01 / 05:17

Citi Platform security Metro trends beautiful Quick fashion set to redefine India’s apparel retail battle 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]. 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.

11.01 / 13:45

COST Provident security Mobile Metro rights International Why are Mumbai's new airport and metro signal-starved?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Imagine walking into a world-class facility such as the Navi Mumbai International Airport or commuting through the Mumbai Metro Aqua line. The architecture is futuristic, the lighting is perfect, but the moment you pull out your phone, the signal bars drop to zero.

10.01 / 00:29

markets Aviat Airlines Metro reports travelers Traffic IndiGo cancellations add to demand drag as airfares slide to four-year low

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mumbai, New Delhi: India’s domestic airfares slid to a four-year low in the October–December quarter, an unusual outcome for a seasonally strong period, as passenger traffic slowed through the year and demand weakened on non-metro routes.

07.01 / 11:27

UPS Mobile Pool Metro Research Experts Features Mint Explainer | Delhi may bring back app-based carpooling—why it was banned, and what’s changing now

pollution. At the heart of the dispute, experts say, was not private carpooling itself but the absence of a clear state-level framework governing commercial pooling features on ride-hailing platforms.While the government is keen to restart services as early as this month, carpooling will be classified as a non-commercial shared mobility option.

29.12 / 12:29

COST UPS Booking Metro Schools Headlines Raising kids is hard. Paying school fees doesn’t have to be

Delhi-based Deepika Khosla, 38, a French teacher, and her husband, Mohit Khosla,40, a working professional in the telecom sector, are parents to twins Avighna and Itika, both eight years old and currently in grade 3. Education forms a central part of the family’s monthly budgeting.

26.12 / 08:29

Target FIVE Metro stage exclusive Updates Palais Royale clears another hurdle—but completion delays persist

Mint, Honest Shelters has agreed to pay Interscape, a Mumbai-based architecture and interior decoration firm, ₹4.8 crore against total dues of ₹5.21 crore. The developer had already paid ₹1.05 crore prior to the settlement and committed to clearing the remaining amount in instalments by 31 December.The order records that Saloni Sulakhe of law firm Dhaval Vussonji & Associates, appearing for Honest Shelters, handed over cheques worth ₹3.75 crore to Interscape’s counsel in court.The settlement removes one more legal hurdle for a project that has been mired in delays since its inception over 15 years ago.

26.12 / 01:11

COST UPS Citi Manufacturing Metro information reports India Inc 2026: Hinterland hiring, gig growth and AI disruption

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] Chinese zodiac predicts that 2026 will be the Year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing bold decisions, ambition and sharply moving away from the strategic thinking that was 2025, the Year of the Wood Snake.For both the employer and the employee in India Inc, there will be three prominent trends, says experts.

25.12 / 08:21

markets Metro Food DISH pop International Much like momos, this Japanese dish is now popping up across Indian menus

₹500 for a plate of six pieces.“Sushi’s vibrant colour palette and visual presentation make it particularly appealing to younger consumers, many of whom are drawn to dishes that photograph well for social-media platforms such as Instagram,” said Shravan Singh, manager of the two-year-old restaurant.In Kanpur, the dish is the highlight of the menu of another such small restaurant, “Oishi the temple of Wok”. It offers a variety of sushi, including Prawn Tempura, Avocado Cream Cheese, and Smoked Salmon.

18.12 / 07:37

markets Metro Healthcare reports testing gatherings Updates House of Diagnostics kicks off $30-40 million funding round amid gathering tailwinds

Medical diagnostic chain House of Diagnostics (HOD) has begun the process of raising $30-40 million in a largely primary funding round, two people familiar with the matter said, as the medical diagnostic and healthcare services space heats up.“The company has been working closely with EY India to do the round,” one of the people said. If the round goes through as planned, it will likely be the company’s first external funding.

10.12 / 08:33

markets Target Digital Platform Mobile Sustainability Metro Amitabh Kant: Why REITs and InvITs may hold the key to India’s infrastructure leap over the decades ahead

Our ambition is clear. By 2047, when India marks 100 years of independence, it must be a developed nation: A Viksit Bharat. This means moving from a $4 trillion economy to $30 trillion.

09.12 / 01:07

markets COST economy Metro McDonald’s Food Mint Explainer | Why Indian Railways is opening its stations to big QSR chains now

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian Railways is preparing for one of its biggest shifts in decades: opening its 7,000-plus stations—through which 3.5 crore passengers move every day—to national quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains for the first time. A recent change in IRCTC’s catering rules has created a new category of “Premium Brand Catering Outlets," allowing large QSR chains to bid for space through e-auctions rather than rely on the traditional, small-vendor-dominated system.

04.12 / 00:13

markets UPS Citi Provident Aware Metro The wealthy in small-town Indian are embracing sophisticated, riskier portfolios

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : Sophisticated, high-risk investments are no longer confined to the rich in metropolitan cities.

06.04 / 13:49

BLOCK Platform Sustainability Metro country travelers Traffic Delhi Metro to roll out India's first 3-coach train corridor on Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block route

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to introduce the country's first metro corridor designed for operations with three-coach trains on the upcoming Lajpat Nagar-Saket G Block route, officials said on Sunday. A part of Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro project, the corridor will span eight kilometer and be the second-smallest in the network, the DMRC said in a statement. The line aims to enhance last-mile connectivity and ensure seamless interchange with existing corridors, it said. Unlike other metro lines that operate with four, six or eight coaches, the new corridor will use 3-coach trains, developed specifically for short-distance urban travel, the statement said.

06.04 / 09:17

Citi Booking Man Citizens Metro Reddit Death Bengaluru man shares his horror story: 'Got death threats from auto drivers for booking cab service'

bike taxi through a ride-hailing app. The individual later recounted the unsettling experience through a Reddit post, shedding light on the intimidation faced by regular citizens simply trying to navigate the city.

06.04 / 06:33

Provident BLOCK Metro WhatsApp travelers Traffic Delhi Metro to launch India’s first 3-coach train corridor for short-distance travel

Delhi Metro will soon introduce India’s first metro corridor designed to operate with 3-coach long trains. An official statement said unlike most metro lines that use 4, 6, or 8-coach trains, this 3-coach system has been developed to cater specifically to short-distance urban travel. The Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block Metro Corridor of Phase-IV will be the second smallest metro line (8 kms) in the Delhi Metro network, enhancing last-mile connectivity while ensuring seamless interchange with existing metro corridors, the statement added. Projected daily ridership on this corridor is expected to rise from 60,000–80,000 passengers in 2025 to over 1,20,000 in 2041.

04.04 / 01:59

UPS Strategy Metro Reddit community testing travelers 'Pretend to be sick, bring on the waterworks': Delhiites share hilarious ways to bag a seat in Delhi Metro

Delhi Metro can test anyone’s patience, especially when standing in a jam-packed train with barely enough room to breathe. In this chaotic routine, scoring a seat often feels like striking gold. This everyday hassle became the center of a light-hearted yet imaginative conversation on Reddit, where users unleashed their funniest and wildest tricks to claim a seat during rush hour.

03.04 / 12:47

Metro awards WhatsApp stage DMRC to operate and maintain three Chennai metro corridors

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been awarded a contract by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for Operation and Maintenance of three corridors of its Phase-II: Corridor-3 (Madhavaram Milk Colony to Siruseri SIPCOT-II Metro — Indigo Line), Corridor- 4 (Lighthouse to Poonamallee Bypass -Orange Line) and Corridor-5 (Madhavaram Milk Colony to Sholinganallur — Red Line) including Maintenance Depots at Madhavaram, Poonamallee & Semmancheri. The term of the contract is 12 years from date of Commercial Operation date of the last stage of Phase II. An official statement said DMRC will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of three corridors consisting of 116.1 Kms and 112 stations.

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