Mint Primer

As the festive season kicked in and economic revival speeded up, loan demand rose. Credit growth to the industry has accelerated to 12.6% in September from 1.7% a year ago. Jagadish Shettigar and Pooja Misra explains. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.

After developing own smart home ecosystems for years, tech firms such as Apple and Google are joining forces to build Connectivity Standards Alliance. Mint's Shouvik Das explains. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.

A crisis is brewing for European banks in India as there is a stand-off between the European securities market regulator and Indian regulators over allowing inspection and supervision of Indian counterparty clearing corporations (CCPs). Mint's Gopika Gopakumar explains in this episode. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.

Airlines were preparing to deploy full capacity to cater to high demand in a post-covid world, but supply chain disruption has upset all calculations. This is set to impact airlines’ growth, especially in an emerging market such as India. Anu Sharma explains in this episode. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.

Should India worry as the gap between US and Indian bond yields narrow? Mint's Jagadish Shettigar and Pooja Misra explain in this episode. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banejree.

Thousands have gathered for the 27th Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt. The next weeks present a chance for India to lead the developing world  in  demanding action on  climate  change. Shikha Bhasin explains in this episode. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.

This is the fourth time the Fed raised the funds rate by 75 bps this year. What’s the Fed’s goal and what are its consequences? Mint's Vivek Kaul explains. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.

Residential sales in top cities have seen a steady growth in the last two years in the aftermath of the pandemic. Will it last? Mint's Madhurima Nandy explains in this report. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.

Elon Musk has fired top executives, taken the company private and made promises about the platform’s path ahead. Mint's Prasid Banerjee explains what’s lies next

The IMF recently asked central banks of emerging economies to use their forex reserves prudently and allow the exchange rate to adjust. Mint's Jagadish Shettigar and Pooja Misra explain in their report.

If you checked the AQI for your city the morning after Diwali on social media, you might have seen multiple numbers? Are all of them correct? Mint's Tanay Sukumar explains how to interpret them

Soaring prices, interest rates and the war in Europe have combined to turn the spotlight back on gold, which at ₹50,000 per 10 gm, is down 28.5% from its April high. In a post-covid world, gold retains its sheen as a hedge against inflation and a safe haven asset. Mint's Ram Sahgal explains. This episode is hosted by Prasid Banerjee

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have cut their economic growth projections for the world economy, and many countries including India. The World Bank stated that private investment growth in India is likely to be dampened. Mint analyses:

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.

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.

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.

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.

OPEC oil supply cut will have ripple effects on the global as well as Indian economy. Mint's Rituraj Baruah explains. This episode is being hosted by Prasid Banerjee.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the US Federal Reserve fights decades-high inflation with higher interest rates, the rupee is depreciating against the dollar, prompting the Indian central bank to intervene in the forex markets to reduce volatility. Mint explains how RBI intervention works.