Mint Explainers

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

The world, including India, would be hoping for a summit that eases the trade tensions between the two economic giants.

Larsen and Toubro Ltd's ambitious five-year plan, Lakshya 31, aims to double revenue and expand into cutting-edge sectors like green hydrogen and semiconductor manufacturing. As the company navigates challenges in return on equity, analysts weigh in on the feasibility of its targets.

A regulatory shift could soon bring dollar-denominated bonds to your screen—if platforms and investors are willing to take the leap.

Music labels such as Times Music, Warner Music and Saregama have acquired regional catalogues recently. How do these consolidations benefit the established players and smaller regional companies?

RBI repatriated over 100 tonnes of gold to India in the six months to March, taking the total gold reserves stored locally to 680 tonnes. Why is the central bank bringing gold back home?