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Eight things to watch out for in the Union budget

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman sets out to present her record ninth consecutive Union budget, the Indian economy is experiencing a rare goldilocks period of high economic... Read More


Mint Explainer | Can India-EU free trade agreement avoid Mercosur deal's fate?

New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The European Union's (EU) recent Mercosur trade deal faces an uncertain future after the European parliament quickly referred it to the EU's court of justice for legal opinion. C... Read More


India's reform express has left the station-but can it beat the middle-income trap?

Chennai, Jan. 21 -- On 30 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that "India has boarded the reform express". Next generation of reforms unleashed to modernize institutions and simplify gove... Read More


On board the reform express: 10 milestones India must hit

Chennai, Jan. 21 -- On 30 December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that "India has boarded the reform express". Next generation of reforms unleashed to modernize institutions and simplify gove... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why Trump is reviving a tough Russia oil sanctions bill

NEW DELHI, Jan. 12 -- The Russia Sanctions Bill, which authorizes the US president to impose a punitive 500% import duty on countries that buy oil from Russia, has gained fresh momentum after Donald T... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why haven't oil prices crashed after US action in Venezuela?

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Oil prices should have crashed after the US brought about a regime change in Venezuela as the re-entry of Venezuelan oil, under sanctions until now, are expected to worsen the glu... Read More


Mint Explainer | Will India's growth momentum hold in 2026?

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- In 2025, the Indian economy delivered strong growth while keeping inflation low, despite geopolitical tensions and trade-related headwinds. The government also moved decisively t... Read More


Mint Explainer | How the US economy defied expectations in 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 29 -- The US economy surprised yet again by posting a strong growth in the third quarter of this year. Higher consumer spending, increased corporate investments in artificial intellige... Read More


Mint Explainer: Why is the India-Oman trade deal significant?

New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- India and Oman trade goods worth roughly $10 billion annually. Still, the CEPA signed last week comes at a pivotal moment for India's trade policy, as it seeks deeper market acce... Read More


The $75 billion drain: How India lost the global shipping race and the bold mission to reclaim it

Chennai/Kochi, Dec. 21 -- The divergence is stark. Both Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries were established the same year-1972. In 53 years, the South Korean company has become ... Read More