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FDI from China: From Thailand to Brazil, global lessons for India’s cautious playbook
As India cautiously opens its doors to Chinese FDI, it must learn from global experiences. The potential for economic growth is substantial, but the risks to local industries and innovation are also significant.
4 min read09:00 AM ISTHow the West Asia conflict adds to Indian airlines' turbulence
West Asia's conflict intensifies pressure on India’s largely loss-making airlines, as soaring fuel costs and disrupted Gulf routes threaten critical revenue.
3 min read16 Mar 2026India’s gas crisis: How Iran war poses an outsized threat—explained in charts
India is highly dependent on gas imports, particularly from Qatar. The country is already facing a crisis from supply disruptions, and a prolonged war could make matters worse.
4 min read15 Mar 2026The week in charts: Crude oil shock, India’s EM rank, e-way bill generations
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 read14 Mar 2026Emerging markets race: Vietnam gains ground as India’s rupee, markets weigh on ranking
India’s standing among traditional emerging market peers has been stronger due to its strong GDP growth. New Delhi’s position is now facing challenges from Vietnam’s rapidly rising status and its own external weaknesses.
4 min read11 Mar 2026In charts: How the Iran war stacks up against previous oil shocks—and why it’s worse so far
The current crisis in West Asia has triggered a more violent reaction in oil and equity markets than any of the four previous major shocks since 1990—though the situation remains highly fluid.
4 min read10 Mar 2026Oil at $100: Iran war puts India’s fuel prices and inflation outlook at risk
Escalating tensions in West Asia has pushed crude oil above $100 per barrel, levels last seen during the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The surge could force fuel price hikes in India and worsen the country’s inflation outlook.
2 min read9 Mar 2026Iran’s war strategy, China’s low growth aim, Oscar age bias: Major global events, in 5 charts
From Iran attacking all major Gulf countries, to expected pause in monetary policies, China lowering its growth ambitions, split sentiments in the global IT sector, and the gendered age bias at the Oscars, here are five major global events.
4 min read9 Mar 2026In charts: The final report card of Buffett's era and Greg Abel’s challenges
As Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett, he faces the formidable challenge of maintaining Berkshire Hathaway’s historic legacy while managing a record $373 billion cash pile.
5 min read8 Mar 2026The week in charts: Stranded ships, GDP overhaul, GST mop-up, India EV push
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.
4 min read7 Mar 2026