The north-eastern states have been the biggest beneficiaries of the five-year-old goods and services tax (GST) regime, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report on State ... Read more
The north-eastern states have been the biggest beneficiaries of the five-year-old goods and services tax (GST) regime, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report on State Finances released earlier this week. Dilasha Seth explains how some states gained but others didn’t. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
A task force to examine production and promotion of bio-fertilizer and organic fertilizers has already been set up under the Niti Aayog. As the government is expected to come out w ... Read more
A task force to examine production and promotion of bio-fertilizer and organic fertilizers has already been set up under the Niti Aayog. As the government is expected to come out with a new fertilizer policy, Mint's Jagdish Shettigar & Pooja Misra examines its implications. This episode is hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has allowed Indians abroad to use the fast payments network UPI, if their domestic bank accounts are linked to their foreign mobile numb ... Read more
The National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has allowed Indians abroad to use the fast payments network UPI, if their domestic bank accounts are linked to their foreign mobile numbers. Shayan Ghosh takes a look at what this means for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and for UPI. This episode is being hosted by Alisha Sachdev. Read more
A series of changes by China signal that Beijing is abandoning a diplomatic strategy that has earned it an unpleasant reputation. Shashank Mattoo breaks down China’s so-called ‘wol ... Read more
A series of changes by China signal that Beijing is abandoning a diplomatic strategy that has earned it an unpleasant reputation. Shashank Mattoo breaks down China’s so-called ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy, how it developed, and why Beijing may be looking to give it up. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Android maker Google has claimed that the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) October order directing the company to modify how Android works in India, will stall the smartphon ... Read more
Android maker Google has claimed that the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) October order directing the company to modify how Android works in India, will stall the smartphone operating system’s growth in India. Mint's Prasid Banerjee examines the claim. Read more
In a recent ad, a top actor asks hassled mothers to give kids a pack of biscuits which, he asserts, has the power of milk and atta. The ad has hit a raw nerve, with experts seeking ... Read more
In a recent ad, a top actor asks hassled mothers to give kids a pack of biscuits which, he asserts, has the power of milk and atta. The ad has hit a raw nerve, with experts seeking a stop to celebrities endorsing such food. Mint explores the regulatory landscape around junk food. Report by Sayantan Bera & Hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Gross bad loans at banks have been declining and hit a seven-year low of 5% in September, shows the RBI’s Financial Stability Report (FSR). Its stress tests showed that banks are c ... Read more
Gross bad loans at banks have been declining and hit a seven-year low of 5% in September, shows the RBI’s Financial Stability Report (FSR). Its stress tests showed that banks are capable of absorbing shocks even under adverse situations. Mint analyses the report. This article is being written by Jagadish Shettigar and Pooja Misra. Episde hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Improving the logistics of moving coal is critical for India, which is trying to reduce its energy dependence. The coal ministry has announced several first-mile connectivity (FMC) ... Read more
Improving the logistics of moving coal is critical for India, which is trying to reduce its energy dependence. The coal ministry has announced several first-mile connectivity (FMC) projects, in line with the government’s coal logistics policy. Rituraj Baruah explains how this will help. This episode is being hosted by Mint's Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Microsoft is reportedly planning to integrate a version of its Bing search engine with the AI-powered ChatGPT to answer search queries instead of just displaying a list of links, a ... Read more
Microsoft is reportedly planning to integrate a version of its Bing search engine with the AI-powered ChatGPT to answer search queries instead of just displaying a list of links, according to The Information. If true, will this move make search engines redundant or radically transform them? This report is being written by Leslie D'Monte and hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Global headwinds, tightening monetary policy and the lingering effects of the pandemic have combined to create a gloomy global outlook. However, supported by domestic growth, India ... Read more
Global headwinds, tightening monetary policy and the lingering effects of the pandemic have combined to create a gloomy global outlook. However, supported by domestic growth, India is projected to be one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. Jagadish Shettigar and Pooja Misra analyses in this episode. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
