Income and wealth inequality in India are at a historical peak with the share of the richest 1% higher than in countries like China and Brazil, finds a new study by the World Inequ ... Read more
Income and wealth inequality in India are at a historical peak with the share of the richest 1% higher than in countries like China and Brazil, finds a new study by the World Inequality Lab. Left unattended, India could slide into a plutocracy, the authors warn. Read more
Earlier this week, Zomato launched a pure vegetarian fleet, which would deliver orders from vegetarian restaurants. But many people have expressed concerns. Among other things, the ... Read more
Earlier this week, Zomato launched a pure vegetarian fleet, which would deliver orders from vegetarian restaurants. But many people have expressed concerns. Among other things, they fear, this could foster discrimination among workers. Read more
In a surprise move, the government brought in a new EV policy on Friday slashing import duties on electric cars to 15% just before the Model Code of Conduct came into force. Read more
In a surprise move, the government brought in a new EV policy on Friday slashing import duties on electric cars to 15% just before the Model Code of Conduct came into force. Read more
The results have come in from Sebi-mandated stress tests for mid and small-cap funds. Days to liquidation range from 12 days for Franklin Smaller Companies Fund to liquidate 50% of ... Read more
The results have come in from Sebi-mandated stress tests for mid and small-cap funds. Days to liquidation range from 12 days for Franklin Smaller Companies Fund to liquidate 50% of the portfolio to 60 days for SBI Small Cap Fund. Read more
The Draft Digital Competition Bill looks to check Big Tech from creating market monopolies. But lawyers and policymakers fear it may scare away global investors, and stifle innovat ... Read more
The Draft Digital Competition Bill looks to check Big Tech from creating market monopolies. But lawyers and policymakers fear it may scare away global investors, and stifle innovation by breaking up apps that work with each other. Here’s how the bill may work. Read more
India’s deal with the four-nation EFTA or European Free Trade Association may not see a huge jump in trade. But it’s important for another reason. Read more
India’s deal with the four-nation EFTA or European Free Trade Association may not see a huge jump in trade. But it’s important for another reason. Read more
There is regulatory confusion over the ministry of electronics and information technology’s advisory for firms to get “explicit permission” from the Centre if applications based on ... Read more
There is regulatory confusion over the ministry of electronics and information technology’s advisory for firms to get “explicit permission” from the Centre if applications based on “unreliable” AI models are opened for public access. Read more
By Chinese standards, the 5% economic growth projected for 2024 seems rather modest. But such is the state of its economy that most analysts do not expect it to meet even this targ ... Read more
By Chinese standards, the 5% economic growth projected for 2024 seems rather modest. But such is the state of its economy that most analysts do not expect it to meet even this target. Mint looks at China’s economic woes and what it portends for the global economy. Read more
Following two years of robust growth, India’s solar capacity additions sharply declined by 44% in 2023, the lowest since 2016. What triggered this slowdown, and will this trend per ... Read more
Following two years of robust growth, India’s solar capacity additions sharply declined by 44% in 2023, the lowest since 2016. What triggered this slowdown, and will this trend persist? Mint explores. Read more