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Why a ‘health tax’ alone may not solve India’s junk food crisis
The Economic Survey proposed imposing a ‘health tax’ to address aggressive marketing and distribution practices, and misleading nutrition claims in ads for ultra-processed food. It’s a good idea, but is it enough?
3 min read26 Mar 2025Global news wrap: Tariff tango, slowdown fears, monetary policies
US President Donald Trump has indicated a softer stance ahead of the roll-out of reciprocal tariffs next week, while global growth is projected to slow down in 2025 and 2026. Meanwhile, Germany and China have unveiled spending plans to revive their economy.
4 min read25 Mar 2025How much bad loan was written off in recent years?
Here is a look at the non-performing assets written off by scheduled commercial banks since 2014.
1 min read24 Mar 2025In charts: Why Donald Trump thinks the US is being ripped off
Donald Trump has imposed or threatened to impose tariffs, cut aid funding to several countries and expressed anger towards any attempt to create an alternative currency, among others. Mint explores what explains the radical moves by the US President.
4 min read24 Mar 2025India slips to sixth rank among emerging market peers in Feb as stocks, rupee tumble
India has been struggling compared to its emerging market peers, at least since the stock market rout began. Along with depreciating rupee and subdued exports, India’s position has weakened severely.
1 min read23 Mar 2025The week ahead: RBI liquidity, bank strikes and Ukraine war
This week will see key events including RBI’s ₹50,000 crore operations, nationwide bank strikes, a doughnut tax case in Bombay High Court, Ukraine talks with US officials, GDP data releases from the US and UK, and SEC head confirmation hearings.
1 min read23 Mar 2025In charts: What Sunita Williams’ saga shows about Nasa’s private partnership
Nasa started the Commercial Crew Program to build spacecraft to take astronauts to the ISS. While Boeing’s Starliner faced setbacks, the commercial partnership strategy proved resilient.
3 min read23 Mar 2025The week in charts: Tax share, oil diplomacy, IndusInd Bank sell-off
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
3 min read22 Mar 2025In charts: How the 2025 batch of college freshers views the job market
Gen Z graduates are strategizing for the job market, with 51% worried about job security. The survey indicates a preference for corporate roles, with B-school graduates showing interest in entrepreneurship. Recruiters prioritize skills over degrees, reflecting a shift in hiring approaches.
2 min read21 Mar 2025Beaten-down small-caps begin to tempt mutual funds
A small-cap correction was partially reversed by a recent rally, sparking bargain hunting. Will mutual funds go for actively rebalancing their portfolios, seeking future growth?
4 min read20 Mar 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared