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Economy in FY25 to grow at 6.5-6.8%, says Deloitte

The economy is likely to grow at 6.5-6.8% this fiscal year and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3% in FY26, boosted by domestic consumption, Deloitte said on Sunday.

A PM Who Kept His Words Few and Work Eloquent

Loudmouth politicians spent energies trying to prove Singh was weak. He wasn't

Night Safaris in Zoos, Backed by Global Tech Expertise, to Give Rare Glimpse

You may no longer need a forest reserve to experience a night safari—zoos might do the trick.

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.

Le Sutra to focus on artisanal offerings

Founder Rahul Bajaj said the company is targeting a 25% revenue increase by 2028 as part of its growth strategy

UltraTech to acquire minority stake in Star Cement

Leading cement producer 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

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.

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

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

A Visionary

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.

Steering Indian Economy: One Journey Ends, Another Continues

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

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

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

The year in books: Hits and misses of 2024

Actor Madhabi Mukherjee (seen here in a scene from Satyajit Ray's movie 'Charulata'), has her memoirs out in 2025; Amitav Ghosh's essays are another highlight of the coming year; and Aathma Nirmala Dious is one of 2025's promising debut novelists.

It's been a non-stop year for Indian hockey

\"Go hard, boys, go hard!\" P.R. Sreejesh's booming voice cut right through the heavy beats of the Punjabi hip-hop song blaring through the speakers of the spacious, well-equipped gym at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

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

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

Adding new chapters to the India fashion story

Homegrown designers put India on the runway as a hub of design and craft rather than a manufacturing centre

A pocket-sized trend report

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

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

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

If you want to know the smell of wrestling, this is it. If you'd like to know this sport's sly cruelties, then it includes a thumb from a rival stuck into her cheek \"like a fish hook.\" If you wish to understand how effort empties athletes, then Sakshi Malik, the Rio bronze medallist, will paint that scene, too.

End the year with music, art

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