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Why Bollywood’s festive weekends are no longer sure-shot winners
Festivals may once have guaranteed Bollywood a box-office windfall, but this year is proving that releases around major holidays no longer work like magic.
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November 21, 2025
Mint New Delhi
E-gold firms seek regulatory cover
Digital gold companies may ask the union government to approve their plans for self-regulation if the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) refuses to regulate the instrument, said a top executive at the India Bullion and Jewellery Association (IBJA), the apex body for all bullion and jewellery associations in India.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Red Fort blast: Can tech bolster India's security?
The 10 November suicide bombing in the heart of Delhi has raised concerns about public safety in crowded hubs across India. While agencies pursue the perpetrators, police are sharpening their ability to detect security gaps, and fortify defences. Mint looks at the measures.
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November 20, 2025
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How high credit card utilization affects your score: a quick guide
I had a ₹1 lakh credit card bill but repaid ₹40,000; ₹60.000 is due. Will it hurt my credit score? Can I take a personal loan to clear it? Will it affect my score and future loan applications? - Name withheld on request
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Incentives drive each and every participant in all capital markets
Investors must note that everyone is motivated by self-interest whether we know the specifics or not
4 min |
November 20, 2025
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India's financial boom: Let's keep progress real
Record funds raised for shareholder exits rather than fresh investment go against the spirit of IPOs. The bigger issue is that the financial world must stay in sync with the real economy
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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India Inc's rural engine sputters in Sep quarter
Tepid farm income, sluggish credit growth and an uneven consumption recovery weighed on the momentum of companies linked to rural India in the September quarter, pulling back their pace of growth, even as they stayed ahead of the non-rural pack on some key parameters, a Mint analysis showed.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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Meta's big court win
Social media major Meta has won big relief as a US judge ruled in its favour in an antitrust case filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that could have forced it to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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xAI in talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity
Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence startup xAI is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity at a valuation of $230 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
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November 20, 2025
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AYURVEDIC HOSPITAL CARE: WHY INSURERS PUSH BACK—AND HOW TO WIN CLAIMS
Over the past few years, a friend has undergone Ayurvedic treatment for fluctuating blood pressure at a Kerala hospital. The insurer had routinely covered a week of hospitalization, but this time rejected the claim, arguing the annual treatment appeared more like rest than medical necessity. Ayurvedic claims are becoming harder to get approved.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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Fabindia-Biome row now in arbitration
The founders of personal care company Biome Life Sciences India Pvt. Ltd on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that they were withdrawing their petition against parent Fabindia Ltd over share valuations.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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A fresh perspective on abstraction in art
A new exhibition in Mumbai showcases different approaches to abstraction by artists like Zarina, Seher Shah and Mehlli Gobhai
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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In a new avatar, Zomato steps into India's top 25 brands
Its brand value jumped 69% year-on-year, Kantar’s BrandZ report for 2025 shows
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Govt eyes post-cut GST revenue surge
FinMin expects Nov GST receipts growth to rebound to 10%
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Bank-funded acquisitions won’t displace private credit
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) draft framework for bank-led acquisition finance marks a decisive policy turn: Indian banks can now enter the acquisition finance market within a clear perimeter, reshaping the competitive dynamics between banks and private credit funds.
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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Shamani’s court win is wind in sails for content creators
Judgment shows courts willing to recognize, enforce personality rights in creator economy
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Afghanistan trade minister seeks India investments, goods
Afghanistan's Taliban trade minister arrived in India on Wednesday on a maiden visit to draw greater investments and goods as both countries consider ways to enhance their relations in the backdrop of souring relations with neighboring Pakistan.
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November 20, 2025
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Inside the Israeli-linked flights that are carrying Palestinians out of Gaza
A 19-year-old aspiring college student had been waiting for months to leave Gaza when she finally got a cryptic text message last week: Meet at 5 a.m. at the Fish Fresh restaurant in the border town of Rafah.
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November 20, 2025
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CLSA sees return of Indian equities as valuations improve
Indian equities are poised to scale new highs after months of subdued returns, as soft inflation, high economic growth, and US president Donald Trump potentially easing tariffs could spark foreign fund inflows, said Vikash Kumar Jain, India strategist & head of India research at CLSA.
1 min |
November 20, 2025
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Beyond momos: Tasting Ladakh through small plates
Young chefs from the region are elevating their diverse culinary traditions with energy and innovation
3 min |
November 20, 2025
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PayMate pulls plug on West Asia operations
The Visa-backed B2B payments firm is scrambling to raise more funds
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Trump says Saudi leader knew nothing of journalist murder, rejecting CIA assessment
The U.S. President says Jamal Khashoggi was an ‘extremely controversial’ figure
5 min |
November 20, 2025
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The crypto trades that amplified gains are now turbocharging losses
The rally in crypto prices this year was boosted by a large heap of debt, with traders using leverage to amplify their gains.
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November 20, 2025
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Rlys eyes record ₹2.76-trillion allocation for next fiscal year
The higher funding will be needed to meet the government's ambitious modernization plans
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Fractal Analytics bets heavily on R&D in AI race before IPO
Enterprise artificial intelligence firm Fractal Analytics plans to maintain high research and development (R&D) spending ahead of its market debut for which a date has not yet been set, a top executive has said.
2 min |
November 20, 2025
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Samsung India logs double-digit growth
Samsung India Electronics said it has clocked a double digit growth in its revenue from operations of over 11% to ₹1.11 trillion in the financial year ended March 2025.
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November 20, 2025
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FM meets IT leaders before budget
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday held pre-budget consultations with top leaders of the IT sector, as the $280 billion industry confronts AI disruptions, global uncertainties, and increased H-1B visa costs in its largest market, the US.
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November 20, 2025
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A Gustav Klimt portrait shatters art records
Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer was sold at Sotheby's for $236.4 million
2 min |
November 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Child deaths trigger move to end unlicensed cough syrup sales in villages
India’s apex drug regulator is preparing to tighten rural drug sales by revoking the “household remedy” exemption for cough syrups in villages and remote areas, according to three government officials and a document reviewed by Mint.
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November 20, 2025
Mint New Delhi
Liquor firms press Telangana for dues
The alcohol industry has urged Telangana to clear $337 million dues to avoid supply shortages.
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