The latest advance reading from a major international bank points to a pickup in overall private sector momentum across India during August. This preliminary assessment arrives ahead of the complete monthly report and serves as an initial signal regarding changes in business conditions and production levels. Such early estimates help analysts and decision makers gauge...
The global economy is facing renewed pressure as higher energy prices, geopolitical tensions and changing financial conditions create uncertainty for governments, businesses and consumers. Rising crude oil prices can increase transportation and production costs while adding pressure to inflation across major economies. Central banks are therefore closely watching energy prices, consumer inflation, currency movements and...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a comprehensive seven-stream framework called Saptadhara during his address from the Red Fort. This initiative outlines key areas to guide the country toward developed status by the year 2047. The plan focuses on strengthening industrial output, enhancing farm productivity along with related processing industries, advancing technological capabilities and creative solutions,...
The head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh recently emphasized the importance of India’s young population in shaping the nation’s progress. He described this group as a valuable resource that could drive development if properly guided. According to his remarks, the country should establish its own measures for evaluating advancement rather than relying solely on external...
Manjul Paul is a data visualization specialist and financial journalist with eight years of experience converting complex datasets into meaningful stories. Her data storytelling includes long-form reporting, explainers, and multimedia formats that translate technical analysis into clear narratives. Her reporting covers economic, corporate, and policy topics. On the fiscal side, she has produced data-driven stories...
Economic analysts have highlighted several notable developments from recent data releases and market movements. Among the primary points of focus were trends in price levels, patterns of consumer borrowing, and shifts in who is contributing most to overall demand. Inflation metrics continued to draw attention as new figures were released across major economies. Observers noted...
Harsh Kumar works as a policy reporter at Mint under HT Media Group. He reports on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and finance ministry units such as the Department of Economic Affairs and the Department of Financial Services. With more than five years in business and economic journalism, he tracks policy shifts and their...
Fitch Ratings kept India’s sovereign credit rating at BBB- for the 20th consecutive year. The agency noted the economy’s strength, supported by solid growth prospects and stable external finances, according to a PTI report. The agency highlighted potential risks from higher fiscal outlays linked to youth job protests and rising oil prices tied to conflict...
During a university graduation event in 2016, an actor known for various film roles delivered remarks underscoring the critical importance of reliable clean water supplies in efforts to combat severe poverty worldwide. He noted that the well-being of many populations, along with their economic prospects and national stability, depends heavily on consistent availability of this...
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday described the government plan for Viksit Bharat as a developed economy marked by zero poverty, universal quality education, affordable healthcare for all citizens and skills plus employment for every young person. She stressed the importance of full economic participation by women and farmers turning India into a...
Dhirendra Kumar is a policy reporter with nearly 20 years of experience in detailed on-ground coverage of economic and governance sectors. His reporting covers finance, public expenditure, disinvestment, public sector enterprises, textiles, trade, consumer affairs and agriculture, with emphasis on structural policy changes and their effects. Kumar received the Chaudhary Charan Singh Award for Excellence...
India’s research and development spending rose to 0.83 percent of GDP in 2021-22, marking the first time the country exceeded the 0.8 percent mark since 2009-10, based on recently released government figures. The data also show a notable change in the innovation sector, with private companies responsible for 45.5 percent of total R&D outlays in...
Payal Bhattacharya works as a data journalist at Mint and produces analytical reports for the Plain Facts section. She brings more than nine years of experience reporting on the Indian economy. Her coverage centers on major macroeconomic measures such as GDP, inflation, jobs and the labour market, the informal sector, and official policies. She earned...
The Cockroach Janta Party’s campaign has underscored the political need to overhaul the economy for generating jobs for India’s young population. Changes to schooling by itself cannot resolve joblessness. The core framework of the economy requires adjustment. China and India, the sole nations exceeding one billion residents, face the strongest demand for substantial work opportunities....
Pragya Srivastava serves as editor of Plain Facts, Mint’s data journalism section. She oversees a team focused on extracting insights from intricate datasets. Since assuming leadership in 2025, she has applied more than ten years of reporting experience to connect numerical information with narrative accounts. Over the past eight years, she has produced detailed examinations...
Payal Bhattacharya works as a data journalist at Mint and produces analytical stories for the Plain Facts section. She has more than nine years of experience reporting on the Indian economy. Her coverage focuses on major macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, inflation, employment, the labour market, the informal sector and government policies. She holds a...
Harsh Kumar serves as a policy reporter for Mint, part of HT Media Group. He tracks the Ministry of Commerce and Industry as well as finance ministry units such as the Department of Economic Affairs and the Department of Financial Services. With more than five years in business and economic journalism, he has gained skill...
Recent indicators suggest the United States economy continues to demonstrate notable strength despite earlier concerns about slowdowns. Consumer spending remains on an upward trajectory, supported by steady household finances and consistent demand for goods and services. At the same time, wage increases have persisted across multiple sectors, helping workers maintain purchasing power amid fluctuating prices....
Harsh Kumar serves as a policy reporter at Mint, part of HT Media Group. He covers the Ministry of Commerce and Industry as well as key sections of the Ministry of Finance, such as the Department of Economic Affairs and the Department of Financial Services. With more than five years in business and economic journalism,...
Payal Bhattacharya works as a data journalist at Mint and produces analytical reports for the Plain Facts section. She brings more than nine years of experience reporting on the Indian economy. Her coverage centers on major macroeconomic measures such as GDP, inflation, jobs and the labour market, the informal sector, and official policies. She earned...
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