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CII seeks excise duty cut in fuel, hike in minimum wages

Selling price of petrol and diesel was last revised in March by govt-owned oil marketing cos

Services exports save the day for current account in Sep quarter

A rise in services exports helped narrow India's current account deficit (CAD) in the September quarter, although this marked the second consecutive quarterly deficit after hitting a surplus in the final three months of FY24.

Sebi Issues Circular on Share Transfer

The circular provides clarity on the rules surrounding ownership transfers in intermediary cos

UltraTech to Acquire Minority Stake in Star Cement

UltraTech Cement on Friday said it will acquire a minority stake of 8.69% from the promoters of Meghalaya-based Star Cement in a deal worth up to ₹851 crore.

Rupee falls to record low as dollar bids spike

The rupee fell to an all-time low on Friday, as maturing non-deliverable forwards and currency futures boosted dollar demand, while the sharp fall led to panic dollar buying by importers.

JSW Neo to acquire O2 Power; EQT and Temasek to exit

The transaction entails acquisition of O2 Power Midco Holdings and O2 Energy SG, and is subject to customary nods

Rural-urban consumption gap shrinks in 2023-24

The monthly per capita consumption expenditure rose to ₹4,122 in rural areas and ₹6,996 in urban areas

Escorts Kubota's ride is bumpy amid demand concerns

Escorts Kubota Ltd continues to grapple with the challenges of weak export volumes and subdued construction equipment demand.

India's Textile Exports a Silver Lining as Trade Deficit Widens

Experts attribute this growth to govt policies, trade deals, and adoption of new technologies

The Archetypical Insider Who Guided India Towards Its Economic Potential

During Singh's tenure at RBI, India embraced a more flexible exchange rate to promote exports

A Vision

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's tenure (2004-2014) witnessed significant reforms that profoundly impacted India's economy, governance, and social infrastructure. His reforms focused on pressing issues such as poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, and corruption. Mint takes a look at the key reforms that reflect Singh's enduring legacy.

One Journey Ends, Another Continues

The journey that started in 1991, though interrupted a few times, continues today

A Reformer Who Had Concern for Vulnerable Groups

The reforms witnessed in the early 1990s had a big impact when Dr Singh became PM

Sardar of reforms: A legacy that is shaping India's future

Singh's reforms not only rescued India from the 1991 crisis, but also reshaped its economy into a global powerhouse

A TESTAMENT TO THE POWER OF QUIET CONVICTION

Manmohan Singh stood out as a leader who spoke sparingly but acted decisively

Q-comm correction on the radar for consumer brands

Industry executives say they may reduce dependence on instant delivery platforms in 2025

Pains and gains: The year in south Indian cinema

Big-budget films from the south often disappointed in 2024. But there was progress on other fronts, with filmmakers looking for new settings and embracing mid-budget titles

Milestones in the art world

2024 was the year of milestones for leading modernists and galleries. While it ended on a high note with a spate of important events, certain issues slipped under the radar

Youngest to oldest, sportspersons defied ageism

Indian sports had a successful year, but it also marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one

Adding new chapters to the India fashion story

This was the year of too many fashion trends but none shining brightest. If \"brat summer\" and \"very mindful, very demure\" crowded our social media feeds spring-summer, in fall-autumn, leopard-core and animal prints were everywhere from high-end to fast fashion stores. In between, many lapped up the \"minimal bride\" look inspired by celebrities who wore pastel-coloured ensembles on their wedding day.

Drama and stories to fire up food in 2025

Chefs have emerged as the face of dining out with a focus on local ingredients, a trend that is likely to continue next year

A pocket-sized trend report

In 2025, bartenders will seek to create unique cocktails to fit India's food habits and heritage

Perfect gifts come from the most unlikely pincodes

This is not a gift guide. Though I love them and would find life very hard without them. If anything, this is a gift post-mortem—an examination of the corpse of our gifting good intentions.

Invest in enriching tools for children to manage money

Simplifying money matters can be daunting, but there are workshops and books to help kids save for a rainy day

2024's Most Unconventional & Brilliant Albums

From moody indie-rock to industrial noise, these albums are a snapshot of the expansive geography of pop music

The best sports books give a peek into the unknown

Menthol pain spray. If you want to know the smell of wrestling, this is it.

End the year with music, art

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

Do fashion collaborations give both brands an edge?

As more international brands look to partner with Indian creatives, a closer look at what will make these mergers truly meaningful

Purists Don't Want Bakers To 'Mess' With The Mince Pie

Some Brits believe jazzing up the festive treat, made of dried fruit and pastry, takes away its nostalgic value

How will US federal workers react to the wrath of DOGE?

They face hard choices. The US should heed past advice on reforms