Explainer

Auto News

Mint explainer: why is the Centre subsidizing public EV chargers — and can it end India’s range anxiety?

The Centre has cleared ₹503.86 crore to set up 4,874 public EV chargers under PM E-Drive. Here’s how the subsidy works, what it covers, and why charging infra is key to easing range anxiety.

4 min read15 May 2026
News

How will Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool help India tackle shipping risks?

The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool aims to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance cover for Indian-linked vessels and cargo.

3 min read13 May 2026
Economy

Mint Explainer | Why PM Modi is asking Indians to cut cooking oil consumption

Rising edible oil imports, a weakening rupee and the West Asia conflict are driving up cooking oil prices and widening India’s import bill.

1 min read13 May 2026
Markets

Mint explainer: Will Sebi’s cash-settlement plan revive agri derivatives trading?

Sebi has proposed easing physical settlement and position limits. Mint explains how these proposals could reshape the agri commodity derivatives market.

4 min read13 May 2026
News

Mint Explainer: How the SAP-Nayara tussle tests India’s strategic autonomy

When global sanctions collide with domestic law, who wins? A high-stakes legal battle between a Russian-backed Indian refiner and a German tech giant is forcing India to confront the hidden vulnerabilities of its critical infrastructure.

4 min read12 May 2026
Economy

Mint Explainer | Why the GST Council plans to review taxation of ride-hailing app companies

As ride-hailing companies push for GST exemptions on customer payments, the Goods and Services Tax Council will review existing laws to ensure clarity and uniformity in taxation.

3 min read12 May 2026
News

Mint explainer: Should India counter China’s supply chain regulations?

The new regulations aim to prevent companies from shifting production out of China, directly challenging India's ambitions to become the world's next factory.

2 min read11 May 2026
Industry

Mint Explainer | What the Calcutta HC ruling means for caller tune royalties

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that telecom operators cannot offer caller tunes and ringtones solely through licences obtained from music labels, potentially opening the door to separate royalty payments for lyricists and composers.

5 min read11 May 2026
Sports

Mint Explainer | Why are IPL valuations so divergent between the league and its teams?

Industry estimates suggest IPL media rights are likely to stay flat in the upcoming cycle. Yet investors are buying up stakes in IPL teams at sky high valuations. Why?

4 min read11 May 2026
News

Mint explainer: how can India’s ₹5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission transform textiles?

With output stagnating and imports rising, the Centre’s ₹5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission aims to lift yields, improve fibre quality and restore India’s textile export competitiveness.

3 min read10 May 2026