Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her sixth annual budget, albeit an interim one, today, likely furnishing a report card on the government’s performance in the past five ... Read more
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her sixth annual budget, albeit an interim one, today, likely furnishing a report card on the government’s performance in the past five years. Here are five key numbers to watch out for and cut through the economic jargon: Read more
In its review of the Indian economy released on Monday, the finance ministry said India can become a $7 trillion economy by 2030. That means it will almost double its GDP in the ne ... Read more
In its review of the Indian economy released on Monday, the finance ministry said India can become a $7 trillion economy by 2030. That means it will almost double its GDP in the next six years. Is it possible? Mint weighs the possibilities. Read more
On 17 January, Samsung launched its new flagship smartphone under the Galaxy S24 moniker, claiming it was “the world’s first AI smartphone”. Will such phones help revive a smartpho ... Read more
On 17 January, Samsung launched its new flagship smartphone under the Galaxy S24 moniker, claiming it was “the world’s first AI smartphone”. Will such phones help revive a smartphone market that isn’t growing? Read more
Government guidelines on regulating the coaching industry will impact thousands of tutoring centres that have mushroomed across the country. What’s wrong with the system and why we ... Read more
Government guidelines on regulating the coaching industry will impact thousands of tutoring centres that have mushroomed across the country. What’s wrong with the system and why were these guidelines needed in the first place Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published a draft framework that lays down the broad functions, governance standards and eligibility criteria for setting up a self-regulatory o ... Read more
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published a draft framework that lays down the broad functions, governance standards and eligibility criteria for setting up a self-regulatory organization (SRO) for fintech companies. Why is such a body needed Read more
After days of being locked in a dangerous-looking military confrontation, Pakistan and Iran appear to have settled the immediate crisis. Iran launched the first missile strike, hit ... Read more
After days of being locked in a dangerous-looking military confrontation, Pakistan and Iran appear to have settled the immediate crisis. Iran launched the first missile strike, hitting a terror base in Pakistan’s Baluchistan. Just what’s going on here? Read more
In a new paper, the Niti Aayog said around 248 million Indians exited ‘multidimensional poverty’ (MDP) in the nine years from 2013-14 to 2022-23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has u ... Read more
In a new paper, the Niti Aayog said around 248 million Indians exited ‘multidimensional poverty’ (MDP) in the nine years from 2013-14 to 2022-23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used the data to suggest a reduction in poverty during his tenure. Read more
Indians love to self-medicate and pop their pills like candies. A recent government report sheds light on why prevention may not always be better than cure, and how we are staring ... Read more
Indians love to self-medicate and pop their pills like candies. A recent government report sheds light on why prevention may not always be better than cure, and how we are staring at a crisis where antibiotics might just stop working Read more
Leaders from across the world will congregate in the picturesque Swiss town for the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) against a backdrop of rising geopolitical ... Read more
Leaders from across the world will congregate in the picturesque Swiss town for the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions, high inflation and tepid global growth. Read more
Last week, the government launched a new portal to buy pulses directly from farmers at support prices, targeting to be self-sufficient by 2027. To achieve that goal farmers will al ... Read more
Last week, the government launched a new portal to buy pulses directly from farmers at support prices, targeting to be self-sufficient by 2027. To achieve that goal farmers will also need high-yielding varieties and a favourable trade policy. Read more
