Plain Facts

Awareness of securities market products has increased over the past decade. But actual investments have not kept pace. A low risk appetite is a significant reason, and loans are another.

As the 30th annual United Nations conference on climate change starts today, recent surveys reveal how worried communities worldwide are about the climate crisis, and how much faith they have in the annual summit to address these challenges.

A $38 billion OpenAI deal, record capex, and surging Amazon Web Services growth signal Amazon’s AI comeback. But sustainability will be the real test.

Domestic air traffic growth has declined for three straight months, signalling cooling demand after a sharp post-covid rebound.

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.

Despite being a global frontrunner in building a robust digital stack, India continues to struggle in creating sustainable homegrown social media platforms. So, what has held India back?

After months of controversy over voter roll count in the state and political campaigns promising cash and jobs, Bihar will go to the polls this week. Mint breaks down the critical electoral factors that have shaped Bihar politics and will shape the 2025 polls.

US tariffs have been a major drag on India’s exports, hitting labour-intensive sectors like garments and jewellery. But the marine industry stood out, rapidly tapping new markets to cushion the blow.

Out of the 16 high-frequency indicators tracked by Mint, more indicators slipped into red compared to August as an uncertain global order weighed on the overall performance.

The Centre’s tax collections have been weak this year, putting budget estimates in doubt even before the impact of recent GST cuts sets in. Yet, it has managed to stay on course with its capex commitments.