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From automobile to FMCG sector: Earnings growth engine in slow lane

IT services firms, while reporting modest single-digit revenue growth, saw improved margins. Here is the top 10 sectors' earnings scorecard

From Alps backdrops to underwater vows, weddings turn extravagant & unique

Estimated to be around $130 billion, according to brokerage Jefferies, India's wedding industry is the world's second largest, next only to China

With weddings becoming ever more lavish, gifts need to rise to the occasion

No Indian wedding is complete without some sparkle, and Bottega Veneta's Knot Minaudiere Clutch in gold delivers just that

Wide-ranging home choices await couples starting their life together

With younger buyers seeking more than just lavish homes, developers are curating the kind of homes they desire

Flying in chefs to iconic recreations, wedding food tells a culinary tale

Food trends at Indian weddings have reached new heights, with customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, and bespoke table linens with monograms

Couples are sailing into new beginnings with cruise weddings, yacht parties

Within India, people are selecting destinations via routes such as Lakshadweep, Alappuzha (Alleppey), the Sundarbans, Goa and Kochi for pre-wedding parties

Couples invite global guests to weddings via innovative startups, for a fee

From dressing in colourful lehengas and sherwanis to dancing to Bollywood tunes during the baraat, these startups are offering an immersive journey into the world of Indian weddings

From castles to beaches, wedding venues are becoming increasingly exotic

With Arabian elegance, wellness treatments, and luxury pool villas, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort is a mix of modern luxury and mystique

Memory makers: Wedding photography evolves with global shoots, trips framed

Wedding photography is pushing the limits of creativity with photoshoots around the world. Some couples also want their post-wedding trip framed for posterity, writes Anushka Bhardwaj

Romancing the stone: Bespoke, timeless jewellery trends for brides & grooms

Bespoke jewellery, antique or with a modern twist, that is both timeless and versatile is the flavour of the season for brides and grooms, writes Asmita Aggarwal

Wedding decor embraces grandeur, reflecting couples' personal stories

Wedding decor is going beyond aesthetics, embracing grand elements in a nod to the couples' personal stories, writes Abhilasha Ojha

Biggest trend for brides and grooms: Wedding wear reflects individuality

The biggest trend for the bride and groom is 'being yourself', with wedding wear becoming an expression of individuality, writes Asmita Aggarwal

Minimalist maximalist Sabyasachi Mukherjee on wedding couture's evolution

From the colour red and his first bridal lehenga to how the narrative around wedding couture has changed, Sabyasachi Mukherjee takes Akshara Srivastava through his creative journey

Budget 2025 impact: Viksit Bharat through social sector transformation

Budget focuses on equitable prosperity by increasing accessibility to quality education, healthcare and social welfare programmes

2025 is the year for investors to build portfolio for the future: Jaipuria

'In the markets, it's now time to move from playing a T20 match to playing a Test'

More the merrier? A tale of multiple self-regulatory organisations

Mint Road positions these entities as the cornerstone of compliance, but will the numerous voices unite the sector or create conflict?

Fighting digital fraud: From KYC processes to advanced authentication

To prevent fraud, we need better know-your-customer (KYC) processes

SFBs ready with systems, governance to become universal banks: MDs & CEOs

One major benefit of becoming a universal bank is that public perception will change

Banks to continue good run with caution and innovation, say PSB CEOs

The economy is very strong and on sound footing and we, as banks, typically mirror the economy

Customer service, higher interest rates to drive pvt banks' deposit growth

More important is customer service, like these days, digital banking, mobile banking, our internet banking, how these are synchronised