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Rupee stablecoins regulated by RBI: Is this a crypto idea whose time has come?

New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- As digital money evolves at warp speed, should India allow the regulated use of stablecoins? These digital tokens use the same ledger technology as privately minted crypto coins, ... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | Tax relief has sped up auto sales but can October's momentum last?

New Delhi, Nov. 3 -- India's September cut in GST rates had the auto industry rejoicing. One can now see why. Carmakers posted record sales in October, as price cuts led by tax relief drew buyers in l... Read More


The Centre's privatization package for power utilities is bold but regulation needs fixing first

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- The government is working on a big proposal to relieve state-owned power distribution utilities, which control about 93% of India's consumer supply, of their huge debt burden-pro... Read More


The US and China agreed on a truce but their trade ties remain riddled with uncertainty

New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Thursday's high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ended without the two leaders signing on a dotted line. But the two sides ... Read More


Tough task: The 8th Pay Commission must bat for public capacity but within fiscal limits

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- On 28 October, the Union cabinet finalized the terms of reference (ToR) for the 8th Pay Commission, which has been tasked with submitting its report in 18 months. Its recommendat... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | It's not easy for the Fed to set monetary policy with a data blindfold

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- As it is, framing monetary policy is a delicate balancing act, with various economic forces in play. For the US Federal Reserve, Wednesday's decision would've had to be taken wit... Read More


The world has lifted millions out of poverty but the climate crisis could undo decades of progress

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- The opening line says it all. The climate crisis, says the 2025 update of the UN's Global Multi- dimensional Poverty Index, is "fundamentally changing global poverty." Without am... Read More


India's US oil imports have risen sharply: Sweetener or cost saver?

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- India's US oil import figures for October should give President Donald Trump some reason for satisfaction. Shipments of US oil to India reportedly surged to a daily 540,000 barre... Read More


India's big bet on manufacturing may fall flat unless we fix what subsidies cannot

New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- To become a manufacturing powerhouse, India requires a systemic overhaul. While a few thousand crore rupees worth of targeted subsidies may speak of the government's ambition to ... Read More


Mint Quick Edit | Strong growth, low inflation-but can India steady its export ship?

New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- Going by recent indicators, India's economy seems to be in good shape, with growth high and inflation low. But the global environment is volatile and should some disruptive shock... Read More