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The known unknowns: The six important unanswered questions about the US-India trade deal

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- A late call India time on Monday between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump sealed the trade deal. Details are still sketchy but according to social... Read More


Budget 2026 decoded: Where the money goes, where the risks remain

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Despite tighter fiscal headroom, the government has largely stayed the course on public spending, leaning on targeted interventions rather than across-the-board expansion. The Bu... Read More


Balancing on 41%: Why the 16th Finance Commission refused to budge on devolution

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- In India's federal set up, devolution of funds ensures proper transfer of resources, from the central government to the states, and further down to local bodies. Article 280 of th... Read More


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