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The orange economy refers to activities driven by creativity, culture, and intellectual property, where value comes from the overall consumption experience.

India's $500 billion purchase target, questions over Russian oil imports, and Donald Trump's unpredictable trade policy raise doubts about the deal's sustainability.

A 21-year holiday for cloud providers promises $200 billion in investments, but execution faces constraints in power, water and talent.

Major central banks are expected to move cautiously as inflation moderates unevenly, growth signals remain mixed, and political uncertainty rises. At the same time, emerging markets are rebounding sharply, offering investors growth and diversification beyond developed markets.

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.

The 16th Finance Commission has decided how centre's tax revenues will be distributed among states for the next 5 years. State submissions to the panel show both convergence and divergence.

Unrealized tax hit ₹38.4 trillion at the end of FY25. While settlement schemes shifted more sums to 'not under dispute', total tax under dispute remains elevated.

While a better assessment will be possible once the finer details of the trade deal are released, on the face of it, an 18% tariff on India puts it on par with other export competitors, if not at an advantage.

India's credit-deposit ratio reached 81.75% by the end of 2025, driven by booming credit demand and shifting savings, though systemic stability remains strong.

An analysis of a decade of Budget speeches shows how the government's priorities have evolved with changing economic and global conditions.