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In this podcast adaptation of the renowned Mint Primer, host Rohan delivers concise, digestible Q&A sessions on headline stories. Every morning, gain valuable insights into major, intricate narratives for a comprehensive understanding. Dive deeper into Primer's breaking news, opinions, special reports, and more. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.

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China’s growth target: Should we be worried?

China’s growth target: Should we be worried?

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.

enMarch 07, 2024

economic growth

What eclipsed solar capacity additions in ‘23?

What eclipsed solar capacity additions in ‘23?

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.

enMarch 06, 2024

Google vs Indian startups: What’s next for users?

Google vs Indian startups: What’s next for users?

Google dashed off notices to some startups and suspended their apps from Play Store, sending these firms into a tizzy. As they look to the Supreme Court and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) for a possible resolution, Mint asks: Could this row have a wider impact?

enMarch 05, 2024

user experience

What a scorcher: Can this pace of growth continue?

What a scorcher: Can this pace of growth continue?

The Indian economy grew at a surprising 8.4% in the third quarter of FY24. Will this pace of economic expansion continue in the fourth quarter? What is the outlook for 2024-25? Mint looks deeper into the third quarter performance and the prospects for the next few quarters.

enMarch 04, 2024

monetary policy

Mayday: the take-off woes of ailing airlines

Mayday: the take-off woes of ailing airlines

SpiceJet boss Ajay Singh and Busy Bee Aviation have submitted a rescue plan for bankrupt airline Go First. Previously, efforts to revive Jet Airways have met with limited success. Mint explains the flight path of recovery and the challenges associated with it.

enFebruary 29, 2024

Who’s calling? Truecaller faces Indian challenge

Who’s calling? Truecaller faces Indian challenge

India makes up two-thirds of users of Truecaller, the Swedish caller identification app. Now the Centre’s telecoms department may soon introduce such a service as a default telco offering. Mint decodes how such a move may affect telcos, and Truecaller.

enFebruary 27, 2024

India and the Red Sea sharks: crisis without an end?

India and the Red Sea sharks: crisis without an end?

Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, in reprisal for Israeli bombing of Gaza, continue unabated and the disruption they are causing is beginning to pinch. As the crisis enters its fourth month,

enFebruary 23, 2024

commercial ships

israeli bombing

Is the market’s PSU narrative overstretched?

Is the market’s PSU narrative overstretched?

Stocks of public sector undertakings (PSU) have had a sterling rally this year. The 56-stock BSE PSU Index’s doubling outshines the Sensex’ modest 24% return this fiscal amid a valuation re-rating backed by earnings. But this rally isn’t a mere bubble.

enFebruary 22, 2024

investment strategies

Will new SEZ rules help fill up vacant offices?

Will new SEZ rules help fill up vacant offices?

The Centre’s move to allow partial denotification of special economic zones (SEZs) into non-SEZs in IT and IT-enabled services parks has prompted developers and real estate investment trusts (REITs) to de-notify SEZ spaces. Will this impact vacancy levels?

enFebruary 21, 2024

Why commercial card spending has been paused

Why commercial card spending has been paused

The Reserve Bank of India has asked a card network to pause payments under a system that allowed companies to make card payments to certain other businesses. RBI did not name the network but Visa says it’s got a missive. Mint explains the reasons

enFebruary 20, 2024

Why aren’t bike-taxis in India bigger already?

Why aren’t bike-taxis in India bigger already?

Bike-taxis could be an answer to our urban mobility woes but often face regulatory hurdles. While the Centre has recently clarified their legality, state-level concerns about licensing and regulation persist. What needs to be done to make them more viable?

enFebruary 19, 2024

10, 9, 8, 7... Small rocket mission’s going slow. Why?

10, 9, 8, 7... Small rocket mission’s going slow. Why?

The Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV), first proposed in 2016, was meant to be India’s challenge to the dominance of the US in space launch services. But in the past two years, it has only seen two demonstrator launches. Mint finds out why things are going slow.

enFebruary 15, 2024

Tax mop-up: the back story and the year ahead

Tax mop-up: the back story and the year ahead

Net direct tax collection has surged 20%, led by a sharp increase in personal income tax payments. This has helped the government reduce borrowings and speed up fiscal consolidation. Mint looks at what catalysed the mop-up, its benefits and the outlook for next year

enFebruary 14, 2024

economic growth

financial management

economic outlook

tax optimization

From Europe to India, why are farmers angry?

From Europe to India, why are farmers angry?

Farmers have laid siege to European cities with tractors protesting subsidy cuts, cheap imports, high energy prices and imposition of green policies. In India, farmers are preparing for another showdown. What’s going on? Is there a common thread?

enFebruary 13, 2024

agricultural sustainability

farmers protest

policy decisions

environmental policies

agricultural sector

economic pressures

economic policies

agricultural challenges

Are you middle class? A scheme may tell you soon

Are you middle class? A scheme may tell you soon

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a housing scheme for the middle class as part of a ‘housing for all’ policy. This has sparked off a hunt for counting the middle class.

enFebruary 12, 2024

economic empowerment

financial support

rural development

social progress

affordable housing

economic policy

nirmala sitharaman

economic development

High rise: Why rents will spiral again this year

High rise: Why rents will spiral again this year

Rents went through the roof in 2023—the rise was the highest in a decade—as demand outstripped housing supply in many cities. Will the trend change this year? If so, to what extent?

enFebruary 09, 2024

real estate market

housing affordability

housing shortage

Why passenger car sales may sputter in FY25

Why passenger car sales may sputter in FY25

Top officials of the $120 billion domestic automotive industry met in New Delhi last week to brainstorm over what could be in store next year. They expect a slowdown in the growth of passenger vehicles.

enFebruary 08, 2024

industry insights

business strategies

strategic planning

market analysis

No more targets: A new strategy for divestment

No more targets: A new strategy for divestment

For the fifth year in a row, the government is set to miss its divestment target. It has now adopted a new strategy and has decided against fixing a divestment target. Why did the targeted approach fail and why do we need divestments?

enFebruary 07, 2024

India’s deep tech corpus: Is ₹1 tn really enough?

India’s deep tech corpus: Is ₹1 tn really enough?

The interim union budget for FY25 announced the setting-up of a ₹1 trillion-corpus to fund deep-tech ventures. This gives India’s nascent deep-tech sectors a shot in the arm. However, there will be challenges. Mint explains why the corpus is significant.

enFebruary 06, 2024

venture capital

research and development

funding initiatives

financial support

economic growth

economic development

venture funding

technology innovation

government funding

startup ecosystem

Telepathy: Would you put a chip in your brain?

Telepathy: Would you put a chip in your brain?

Elon Musk-owned Neuralink has implanted a brain chip in a patient who is “recovering well”. Neuralink’s brain-computer interface (BCI) can help patients use their limbs through thought. But some are wary about the lack of details provided by Musk.

enFebruary 05, 2024

healthcare innovation

medical technology

brain-computer interface

innovative treatments

medical breakthroughs

technology in healthcare

medical device innovation

thought-controlled devices

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