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EPISODE 32
15 Jul 2022

The recent ‘Uber Files’ reveal that the company had deployed kill switches, purportedly to destroy sensitive data that could have been legitimately accessed by police and officials ... Read more

The recent ‘Uber Files’ reveal that the company had deployed kill switches, purportedly to destroy sensitive data that could have been legitimately accessed by police and officials. But kill switches are also helpful tools. We explain how. This episode is being hosted by Mint's Prasid Banerjee and is being reported by Leslie D'Monte. Read more

EPISODE 31
14 Jul 2022

On Tuesday, the James Webb Space Telescope, the biggest telescope in space, sent back its first set of images. The JWST surpassed the iconic Hubble’s abilities, using cutting-edge ... Read more

On Tuesday, the James Webb Space Telescope, the biggest telescope in space, sent back its first set of images. The JWST surpassed the iconic Hubble’s abilities, using cutting-edge technologies to give us the farthest, deepest and clearest views of the universe till date. This episode is being hosted by Mint's Prasid Banerjee and is being reported by Shouvik Das. Read more

EPISODE 30
13 Jul 2022

State governments are confronting various fiscal risks, particularly heavy debt, says the Reserve Bank of India’s latest bulletin. The Centre too recently red-flagged states’ high ... Read more

State governments are confronting various fiscal risks, particularly heavy debt, says the Reserve Bank of India’s latest bulletin. The Centre too recently red-flagged states’ high off-budget borrowings and escalating power dues. Written by Jagadish Shettigar and Pooja Misraand and hosted by Prasid Banerjee, this Mint Primer analyses the implications. Read more

EPISODE 29
12 Jul 2022

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday introduced a rupee settlement system for international trade, which could help India promote its exports and facilitate trade with countries und ... Read more

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday introduced a rupee settlement system for international trade, which could help India promote its exports and facilitate trade with countries under sanction. This Mint Primer is written by Dilasha Seth and hosted by Prasid Banerjee, explaining the significance of the central bank's move. Read more

EPISODE 28
11 Jul 2022

The Sebi has proposed to include trading in mutual fund units under insider trading rules. The proposal, though well-intentioned, has worried many in the industry. In today's prime ... Read more

The Sebi has proposed to include trading in mutual fund units under insider trading rules. The proposal, though well-intentioned, has worried many in the industry. In today's primer, Mint's Prasid Banerjee explains exactly why this is happening. Read more

EPISODE 27
08 Jul 2022

Amid high inflation and market volatility, many investors are turning to gold. Despite the spectacular rise and then fall of cryptocurrency, for a majority, it was gold that was al ... Read more

Amid high inflation and market volatility, many investors are turning to gold. Despite the spectacular rise and then fall of cryptocurrency, for a majority, it was gold that was always the answer to inflation. However, in the short term, gold can lag behind. Host Prasid Banerjee explains in this episode. Today's Primer is written by Mint's Neil Borate. Read more

EPISODE 26
07 Jul 2022

On 30 June, the European Parliament agreed upon a new law to regulate cryptocurrencies. The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law is the first comprehensive regulation for cryptos, a ... Read more

On 30 June, the European Parliament agreed upon a new law to regulate cryptocurrencies. The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law is the first comprehensive regulation for cryptos, and some expect it to become a trendsetter for crypto regulation globally. Mint's Prasid Banerjee explains: Read more

EPISODE 25
06 Jul 2022

On 1 July, the government imposed special additional excise duty of ₹23,250 per tonne on the sale of locally produced crude oil, sending stocks of oil producers tumbling. Here is w ... Read more

On 1 July, the government imposed special additional excise duty of ₹23,250 per tonne on the sale of locally produced crude oil, sending stocks of oil producers tumbling. Here is what prompted the windfall tax, and its likely implications. Read more

EPISODE 24
05 Jul 2022

The government plans to table the Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs (DESH) Bill in the monsoon session of the Parliament, which will overhaul the special economic zones (S ... Read more

The government plans to table the Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs (DESH) Bill in the monsoon session of the Parliament, which will overhaul the special economic zones (SEZ) legislation. Mint's Prasid Banerjee explains its significance. Today's Primer is written by Mint's Dilasha Seth. Read more

EPISODE 23
03 Jul 2022

The government maintains buffer stocks for commodities such as wheat and rice to supply its welfare schemes, ensure price stability, and guard against exigencies. However, these st ... Read more

The government maintains buffer stocks for commodities such as wheat and rice to supply its welfare schemes, ensure price stability, and guard against exigencies. However, these stocks have been depleting of late. Mint's Prasid Banerjee examines the implications. Read more

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