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Will new online shopping rules help customers?
With e-commerce driving nearly 30% of national consumer helpline complaints in 2025 and India’s online shopper base set to grow from 300 million to over 420 million by 2030, per BCG, concerns are rising over platform influence on buyer choices. The...
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Will MDR hit UPI transaction volumes?
1 A merchant discount rate on UPI payments is not expected to significantly impact overall transaction volumes, given that only 4% of total UPI transactions are expected to be eligible for such a charge, as per the finance ministry. All...
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Why are AI pioneers urging a slowdown?
Last week, Anthropic cofounder Dario Amodei urged slowing down of AI innovations. In a rare consensus, OpenAI cofounder Sam Altman and xAI’s Elon Musk echoed his concern over the risks from AI. The warnings come as Anthropic and OpenAI are reportedly...
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Why are petrol cars losing ground?
1 The market share of petrol-run cars fell to 40.85% in August this year from 49.97% in April 2025, when Fada began reporting fuelwise shares. Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles gained the most, with their share rising from 19.67% to 25.28%, while...
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A GRAND TOUR MINUS CLARKSON
The Grand Tour has rebooted itself with a new generation of three enthused young men. It feels fresher, younger and features very little non-car conversation—looks like we may finally be ready for Clarksonlessness.
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Can organized student housing fix the PG crisis?
The recent collapse of a paying-guest (PG) building in Delhi’s Satya Niketan has laid bare the urgency of creating organized student housing across the country. For decades, a severe demand-supply mismatch in university hubs has forced millions of...
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Laptop makers brace for festive gloom
Con sum er laptop sales in India’s $6 billion market may fall by double digits in the July-September quarter as surging chip prices hit demand, threatening the industry’s weakest festival season in years. Overall laptop sales, including consumer,...
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Satellite broadband cos to pay 5% of AGR as spectrum fee
The Digital Communications Commission has approved a spectrum usage charge of 5% of adjusted grossrevenue(AGR)forsatellite internet providers including Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite, according to officials and industry executives familiar...
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Temasek brews a $100 million bet onBlue Tokai
Singapore's Temasek has emerged as the sole contender to acquire a $100 million stake in Gurugrambased Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, three people familiar with the matter said. The development comes two months after Mint first reported the company had...
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Local private credit funds beat foreignpeers inmid-market
Indian private credit managers are taking a larger share of mid-market deals as a growing pool of domestic capital gives them an edge over global funds in an increasingly importantpartofthecountry's credit market. Domestic funds accounted for about...
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1 Was the Q1 economic growth surprising?
Yes. The 7.8% growth in the GDP did beat expectations. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (FY26), the economy posted a growth of just 6.8%. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its August monetary policy review, estimated June quarter growth at...
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Why jewellery giants are racing to consolidate
On Monday, GRT Jewellers India decided to acquire a 74.12% stake in listed jewellery retailer Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, known as TBZ The Original, from its promoters for ₹1,033.71 crore. The deal reflects a shift towards a more organized, competitive...
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OVL is a step closer to Venezuela dividend
Aft er more than a decade of delays, ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) may soon be able to access $500 million in dividends stuck in Venezuela due to US sanctions, with the state-run company initiating talks with authorities in the Latin American country. The two...
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Can more FDI in e-retail lift India MSMEs’ exports?
Eyeing more exports from its 90 million registered micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through online retail, India has opened the inventory-based e-commerce export model to foreign capital. Can the move help India’s small businesses become...
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Who is liable for unsafe food sold by e-comm firms?
Karnataka’s food safety regulator earlier this week ordered the suspension of the food licences of major e-commerce platforms after officials found highly toxic datura fruits and seeds being listed and sold online as food products. explains the...
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Why pick kombucha when there’s kanji
Aweak gut has entered wellness conversations as the root cause for a number of health issues. Bloating? Heal the gut. Acne? Low energy? inflammation? Heal the gut. Inevitably, packaged solutions have boomed: kombuchainasleekglass, kefir in pretty...
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What caused the hike in sugar prices?
1 Sugar output fell in 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons due to drop in yields and adverse weather. Sugar season runs from October to September, in line with cane harvesting and crushing timelines. Last year, the crop was damaged by red rot, a fungal...
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Will new H-1B rules reshape IT firms’ strategy?
The US has sharply raised costs and scrutiny for H-1B and L-1 visas, which will impact Indian IT and consulting firms. This will force companies to ramp up offshore delivery models and rethink global talent strategies. Mint decodes 1 What are the new...
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SC’s ‘industry’ ruling: What it means for labour
Last week, the Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution Bench, by a 6:3 majority, held that pending labour disputes under the old Industrial Disputes Act will continue to be decided using “industry” definition laid down by the court in 1978. explains...
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Why does India want its own phone brand?
1 The idea behind creating a homegrown phone brand was driven by the fact that when it comes to generating revenue that adds to the gross domestic product of India itself, a homegrown brand would make a big impact, which does not happen today. Though...
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WhySCispushing for front-of-pack junk food labels
On 13 August, the Supreme Court slammed India’s food regulator for delaying front-of-pack labels on junk food and asked the Centre to take a final call in a fortnight. explains why the order matters for tackling childhood obesity and rising rates of...
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JANA NAYAGAN
The much-delayed starring nowTamil Nadu chief minister C. Joseph Vijay, was supposed to be a celebration of cinematic career ending as well as a proxy to his party’s ideological framework. Yet, there is very little actual politics in it. For a film...
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How RBI’s draft loan rules could impact fintechs
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently floated two draft rules that could change how fintech firms offer small loans. One sets a common loan-pricing framework, while the other would restrict lending of nonbanking financial companies (NBFCs) to term...
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Sebi’s settlement revamp: what is likely to change?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed a revamp of its settlement framework to make the process simpler for entities. It has suggested changes to how settlement amounts are calculated and interest on disgorgement is charged....
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Abrupt end to FCNRscheme vexes banks
The Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI’s) decisionto shut its foreign currency non-resident bank orFCNR(B) scheme early has surprised banks and market participants, especially because its governor had earlier said otherwise. The abrupt change has raised...
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Microsoft, others eye buyout of HR firm Darwinbox
KKR- backed human resource and payroll services provider Darwinbox is drawing buyout interest even as it prepares for a potential public listing over the next couple of years. Existing investors Salesforce and Microsoft, along with US-based HR and...
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Fortune favours the informed.
Whether you’re a founder making an exit, or a parent planning your child’s education, big decisions invite many opinions. But your wealth needs someone who understands your ambitions. Take a step back, and get a second opinion from Ionic Wealth AI.
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STIRRING UP THE HOT CHOCOLATE
Unlike coffee, which is largely for grown-ups, everyone loves hot chocolate. New cacao cafés have turned bean-to-bar chocolate into a craft beverage, adding new flavours and even spices to tap into nostalgia while creating something new.
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Flickers of inflation
For policymakers in India, the inflation scenario is starting to turn troublesome, with both consumer and wholesale prices showing notable increases. Government data released on Tuesday showed the wholesale index 9.9% higher last month than in June...
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Birla co to buy Sprng Energy from Shell in $1.8 bn deal
Billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla has made his biggest bet yet on India’s clean energy sector, acquiring Sprng Energy from Shell at an enterprise value of $1.8 billion. The deal will more than double the renewable power capacity of the Aditya Birla...
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PE investors back to school post pandemic detour
Private equity (PE) investors are accelerating their return to schools after a five-year lull, reversing a pandemic-era trend when they shifted capital into fastgrowing edtech companies. Now, as investors become more selective about edtech...
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KING JACK
LOUNGE TRAVELS TO PANRUTI, FAMOUS FOR ITS GI-TAGGED JACKFRUIT THAT’S NOW ON FINE-DINING MENUS. THE TASTE OF THIS VERSATILE FRUIT CHANGES DRAMATICALLY AS IT MATURES—EACH STAGE HAS ITS OWN CULINARY USE
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Screen limits
The digital diffusion of creative output seems to be making India’s Information Technology Act of 2000 work overtime. Its Section 69A, which empowers the state to block content for national security, public order and so on, was invoked by the Centre in...
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Street rattled, oil soars as Iran peace deal crumbles
The ceasefire in the Persian Gulf crumbled on Wednesday as the US and Iran tangled over alleged breaches, rocking global markets that had barely stabilized in the wake of a tentative peace treaty in June. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump...
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Why India is doubling down on regional air
RADHIKA P. NAIR Jodhpur’s new Rajputana-style airport terminal went viral after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it on Saturday. But the event also saw the formal launch of UDAN’s next phase—the ₹28,840-crore Viksit UDAN. Why expand a scheme...
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Tractor dumping puts India-China trade ties to test
The Indian government has launched an investigation into the alleged dumping of electric tractors from China. Mint explains why the probe matters—and why it could become a broader test of India-China business ties, with implications beyond electric...
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Lenders raise the bar for Vi’s big loan
Vodafone Idea’s(Vi) ₹35,000-crore debt plan is facing scrutiny, with lenders prevailing upon the company to scale back its financial projections, while also demanding a corporate guarantee from another Aditya Birla Group firm, according to two people...
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Jaden Smith wants you to be a superhero
From actor and musician to luxury creative director, Jaden Smith discusses his evolving career, his vision for Christian Louboutin menswear, embracing criticism, and designing shoes that inspire confidence.
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Why Indian IT is betting big on European assets
Recent acquisitions by Indian IT services companies signal a shift from their earlier reluctance to buy European assets to viewing the region as a key growth market. Several factors are driving this growing appetite for Europe. takes a look. Why do...
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Tata Sons IPO in focus as RBI defines ‘indirect receipts’
Aweek after raising hopes that Tata Sons could avoid a mandatory listing, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday inserted a key definition that was absent in its updated guidelines, leaving the Tata holding company’s listing fate dependent on the...
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Why Zerodha wants to be a merchant banker
Broking platform Zerodha wants to add another business to its growing financial services portfolio: investment banking. Can a discount broker carve out a niche in a business dominated by established investment banks? explains. Are merchant banking and...
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Why is India’s satellite internet policy in limbo?
India’s commercial satellite broadband service rollout remains stuck nearly four years after Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb got the first licence in 2022 and then Jio-SES and Starlink got theirs. The regulator’s spectrum norms also came a year ago. So,...
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Why is quantum computing the new global race?
Quantum computing was long seen as a technology stuck in the future with unstable qubits and high error rates. Leaps by Google, Microsoft, IBM, etc. now challenge the view and governments see it as a strategic capability with economic and security...
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REBELS OF THE EMPIRE
An exhibition in London revisits the lives of Punjab’s Sophia Duleep Singh and her sisters, highlighting their activism, adventures and contributions to the suffragette movement and women’s rights in Britain.
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Trippy creativity
Under-invoiced exports and over-invoiced imports, with the difference stashed away abroad in collusion with allied agents, were once a classic way for resident Indians to jump capital controls that kept them from sending wealth overseas. Once India’s...
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Tata Sons may get hope of IPO relief from RBI update
In what could provide a breather for Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has seemingly removed a contentious definition of indirect public funds received by non-bank financiers. The previous definition, if...
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What US waiver on Iran oil sales means for India
The US has waived sanctions on Iran’s petroleum sales for 60 days as talks continue on a final peace deal, a move seen boosting global energy supplies. Given Iran’s proximity to India and its importance to major buyers such as China, Mint assesses what...
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COLUMNS
Year-on-year change (%) in domestic wholesale dispatches of passenger vehicles, by key segment Mini cars Compact cars Mid-size cars Multi-utility vehicles Premium cars 140.2 24.8 -4 -10.5 KAUSHIK BASU THE US-IRAN DEAL COULD WIDEN INDIA’S STRATEGIC...
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SBI to package, sell retail home loans as deposits lag credit
India's largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), is "seriously considering" securitizing part of its home loan portfolio, chairman C.S. Setty said, as the bank prepares to diversify its funding sources beyond deposits to boost lending. Setty did not...
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YouTuber-directors are calling the shots
The breakout success of horror films like Backrooms and Obsession at the box office signals a shift in Hollywood, as a new generation of YouTube creators brings digitalnative storytelling instincts to the big screen.
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What will it take for India to build its own SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its record public listing in the US on 12 June, and became the fifth-largest company in the world. In many ways, SpaceX remains an outlier—its reusable rocket technology is unmatched at its scale. Can India become just as big one day?...
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Nvidia pitches India AI at friendly prices
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances at a rapid pace, making the technology accessible to everyone without limitations will be key to unlocking its benefits. To achieve that, chipmaker Nvidia believes reducing the “cost per intelligence” can have a...
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