India’s current account deficit widened in Q1 FY23. The April-September 2022 period shows a further expansion of merchandise trade deficit. Mint's Jagadish Shettigar & Pooja Mi ... Read more
India’s current account deficit widened in Q1 FY23. The April-September 2022 period shows a further expansion of merchandise trade deficit. Mint's Jagadish Shettigar & Pooja Misra examines the causes and concerns. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Even though 5G network rollouts have started in India, phone users are wondering why their 5G-capable smartphones cannot access these new networks. Mint's Prasid Banerjee explains ... Read more
Even though 5G network rollouts have started in India, phone users are wondering why their 5G-capable smartphones cannot access these new networks. Mint's Prasid Banerjee explains the reasons behind the delay and what measures the mobile makers are taking to speed up adoption. Read more
The auto sector is testing many new technologies to reduce carbon emissions. Flex fuel is one technology that has gained currency. On Tuesday, Toyota began pilot-testing its Coroll ... Read more
The auto sector is testing many new technologies to reduce carbon emissions. Flex fuel is one technology that has gained currency. On Tuesday, Toyota began pilot-testing its Corolla Altis flex fuel hybrid car in India. Mint's Sumant Banerji explains the potential of this technology This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
An explosion on a Russian-built bridge connecting Crimea to Russian mainland threatens to escalate the war in Ukraine. Moscow has accused Kyiv of terrorism on the Kerch Bridge, a v ... Read more
An explosion on a Russian-built bridge connecting Crimea to Russian mainland threatens to escalate the war in Ukraine. Moscow has accused Kyiv of terrorism on the Kerch Bridge, a vital logistical asset damaged by truck bombing. Mint's Shashank Mattoo explains the latest event in the war. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
India has completed four years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the world’s largest public health insurance programme. What has the government’s flag ... Read more
India has completed four years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the world’s largest public health insurance programme. What has the government’s flagship scheme achieved so far and what do we need from hereon? Mint explains. Read more
The RBI's deadline for tokenization of cards used in online payments passed on 30 September. What does tokenization mean and how does it work? Mint's Prasid Banerjee explains in th ... Read more
The RBI's deadline for tokenization of cards used in online payments passed on 30 September. What does tokenization mean and how does it work? Mint's Prasid Banerjee explains in this episode. Read more
India is reportedly applying pressure on phone-makers to integrate its home-grown navigation system called NavIC, a move that may increase costs for manufacturers. Mint explains wh ... Read more
India is reportedly applying pressure on phone-makers to integrate its home-grown navigation system called NavIC, a move that may increase costs for manufacturers. Mint explains why the government wants NavIC implemented, and why this is a sensible move. This episode is hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
The Union government has extended the tenure of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 by another six months till March 2023. The move came as a surprise to exporters bracing for a ... Read more
The Union government has extended the tenure of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-20 by another six months till March 2023. The move came as a surprise to exporters bracing for a recession in Europe and the US. Mint explains the background and logic of the decision. This episode is hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
Italy has elected an ultra-conservative government, soon after the election in Sweden that saw an anti-immigration party making gains. Observers are wondering if Europe is seeing a ... Read more
Italy has elected an ultra-conservative government, soon after the election in Sweden that saw an anti-immigration party making gains. Observers are wondering if Europe is seeing a new far-right wave. Mint's Shashank Mattoo explains the Italian polls and the implications for the world. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee. Read more
A hefty tax notice served on gaming unicorn Gameskraft has unnerved the industry, and revived questions on the taxation of online gaming companies. Mint examines why the sector kee ... Read more
A hefty tax notice served on gaming unicorn Gameskraft has unnerved the industry, and revived questions on the taxation of online gaming companies. Mint examines why the sector keeps running into these hurdles. Read more
