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Adani foray into cement drives deep discounts

Competition in India's cement sector heated up with the entrance of the Adani Group in September 2022, top manufacturers bumped up discounts to maintain market share, according to a report from British wealth manager Investec.

Capex flexibility tops states' budget wishlist

Kerala, Punjab call for special financial packages, higher borrowing limits

Tata Steel's Dutch plant gets warning

Tata Steel Netherlands will face fines of almost €27 million if it doesn't take measures within eight weeks

Leave a movie midway, and get some money back

PVR Inox's move is part of efforts to widen audience base and improve movie-going frequency

Banks win SC relief on 30% credit interest cap

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)'s 2008 decision to cap interest rates on late credit card bill payments at 30% per annum, bringing relief to lenders that had appealed the consumer forum's ruling.

Claims of Reliance Infratel's indirect creditors upheld

The apex court upheld ₹10,952 crore claims by four indirect creditors of Anil Ambani-led RCom's tower biz

Pushpa 2 most-watched film of 2024, Coldplay hot

Nostalgia also took centre stage with re-releases like Kal Ho Naa Ho, Rockstar and Laila Majnu still drawing viewers

LIVING THE DREAM

The co-founder and CEO of Dream Sports talks about the correlation between academic mediocrity and success, setting the culture at the organisation, and the boom in fantasy sports in India

TKIL in talks with oil, steel cos for green hydrogen plants

TKIL aims for 100 MW electrolyser capacity by 2025 and has allocated ₹1,500-2,000 crore

From Swindon to the by-lanes of Bandra

In a stage adaptation of Mark Haddon's book, Atul Kumar re-imagines the characters in Colaba

Rappers, strippers and chickens: Our IFFK 2024 picks

From Palme d'Or winner 'Anora' to Hong Sang-soo's new lo-fi charmer, here are some favourites from the festival

As the fabled Mustang Valley in Nepal gets integrated into modernity, the ancient economy of transhumance is fading

As the fabled Mustang Valley in Nepal gets integrated into modernity, the ancient economy of transhumance is fading

Warm winter menus that make the heart sing

Taste the freshest flavours of December in dishes like 'bhaang' chicken, 'shaak' risotto and hay ice cream with a cherry blanket

Pair tea with cheese and chocolate

Last month I reached out to Dona Aideau who hosts tea and chocolate pairings, not something one hears about often.

When the British chose pragmatism as strategy

In the 17th century Visvagunadarsana by Venkatadhvari, two celestial beings go on a tour of India. Flying from the Himalayas to Kanyakumari, they review the land's many towns and holy sites, with one gandharva noticing only bad, the other more good.

Joe Sacco's art journalism

The graphic novelist reflects on the evolving legacy of his work on Palestine and his need to respond to the violence there

Your RK film festival

Last week, Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 years old. India's original showman, Kapoor was a director, actor, producer, an empathetic and powerful storyteller. Whether playing the endearing underdog, the disillusioned lover, or the visionary behind the camera, Kapoor's filmography—imbued with lyricism, love, laughter and lamentation—transcends generations.

The natural world is falling silent

The sun was rising when a bird at the very top of a bush raised its head and started warbling. It was haloed by the pink-orange sun, and so I couldn't immediately see it. I could hear it though—and it picked at my memories neatly—a tuning fork whose crescendo kept rising in meaning. I remembered afternoons with a song that sounded like a \"be-careful,\" \"be careful\" call.

Why are we not concert ready?

Infrastructure in India hasn't kept pace with the cultural explosion. Maybe we need to get creative

Lots of Christmas cheer and art

A Mint guide to what's happening in and around your city

The US Fed seems as clueless as markets about its 2025 path

Powell didn't dwell on Trump uncertainty. That's understandable

Let footpaths lead us to faster economic growth

If good roads are signposts of prosperity, so are urban walkways. But India's pedestrian infrastructure suffers neglect that an economy in need of inclusive growth cannot afford

We should expect 12 AI trends to stand out in 2025 and beyond

The first four predictions are about enhanced human-AI interaction and how our lives will change

The ombudsman dilemma: Free relief or stacked deck?

With rejected claims and rising dispute barriers, can policyholders match the insurers' clout?

WHY PHYSICAL BANK BRANCHES REMAIN CRUCIAL IN AN ERA DOMINATED BY DIGITAL

Trust, human engagement, and relationship management remain crucial for customers

PE investment in Indian real estate up 32% in 2024: Knight Frank

Indian real estate attracted $4.15 billion of private equity (PE) investments this calendar year, up 32% annually, led by higher inflow in the housing segment, according to Knight Frank India.

Ola Electric set to expand network

Ola Electric on Thursday said it will expand its sales and service network to about 4,000 outlets on 25 December.

Genesis to acquire stake in SpiceJet

SpiceJet on Thursday said aircraft lessor Genesis will acquire a stake worth $4 million in the airline as part of settling a more than $16 million dispute.

Supply-chain issues ground 102 aircraft

The government on Thursday said 102 aircraft are on the ground due to supply-chain issues and that it has been encouraging development of the ecosystem for manufacturing of planes by public as well as private enterprises in the country.

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft

Air India has placed an order for 34 trainer aircraft, including 31 single-engine planes, for its flying training organisation in Maharashtra that is expected to come up by the second half of 2025.