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Mint Quick Edit | The attempt on Trump's life stands out Campaigning to be elected US president again, Donald Trump had a narrow escape. It’s mostly heroes of the Left who’ve been targets of political violence. Either way, at moments like these, we should recall not just Gandhi’s words, but...

India’s FDI decline seems easier to explain than reverse Global conditions played a role in last year’s FDI slump, but India’s ambition of emerging as the world’s next big manufacturing hub demands sharper policy responses from the government. Here’s a to-do list.

Budget 2024: The worst pre-budget recommendations so far Here are the three worst recommendations, which probably benefit you. But they are unlikely to come through.

Self-styled cult leadership: It’s a game of power and pelf too often The easy answer to why cult leaders thrive is lack of education among the Indian masses. But the real reason is the mechanics of power. This is what has defied India’s attempts to foster a scientific temper.

New rental deals: Commercial leases in the retail sector are evolving Dominant retailers have begun to exercise clout as tenants. Apple’s rental deal in Mumbai’s Jio World Drive mall, for example, has an ‘exclusive zone’ clause designed to keep rival brands at a distance. Other clauses to...

India’s employment challenge: We must think beyond basic livelihoods Job quality matters but official survey data signals a broad decline. There are signs of weak job creation too. Economic growth should mean a declining share of workers in agriculture, but this trend saw a reversal after 2017-18.

RBI must help demystify the market for government bonds to attract investors RBI’s new Retail Direct app for retail investors to buy government securities will enlarge the Centre’s access to funds. But the platform is not user-friendly. RBI should work on simplifying our access to this risk-free...

Mint Quick Edit | Will S&P upgrade India’s awkward credit rating? S&P Global Ratings raised India's sovereign rating outlook to 'positive,’ citing robust economic growth and improved expenditure quality. But BBB minus is the lowest investment grade. This sits awkwardly with a growing global...

India may be heading for a 50-degree-Celsius economy. Is it ready? The primary agenda for the next Union government has been already scripted by the scorching summer

Raghuram Rajan: Election results may determine India’s economic future Will a factory-led development model work for India too? China’s manufacturing focus made it an export powerhouse, but India’s government has adopted a similar growth strategy under circumstances that seem far less favourable.

Self-driving vehicles: The UK is ready to join the global race Efforts by Apple, Ford and Uber to make autonomous cars have mostly failed, while overhype by Musk and tough scrutiny in the US suggest the industry is stalling. Can friendly regulation and AI talent help British hopefuls succeed?

Are behavioural nudges overrated or just badly designed? Some nudges work while other don't. A nudge works best when the problem it is trying to solve is singular. Effective nudges that lead to sustained behaviour change must be based on a deep understanding of how humans make decisions.

Mint Quick Edit | The great FPI exit: Will inflows revive? Despite foreign portfolio investors moving out of Indian equities, strong domestic buying has held up stock markets. Whichever way the election goes, shares must increase earnings to justify valuations. Economic reforms could lure...

Climate action: Clean energy needs an active carbon market A buyers’ market is emerging in India for renewable energy (RE) assets. As private incentives to drive a transition away from fossil fuels remain weak, we should go well beyond green subsidies. Think carbon pricing.

Minimum wage: It’s likely to hurt the very workers it aims to help It takes away the only advantage less skilled workers have: Their willingness to work for low pay. India must think twice before raising minimium wages.

UK election ahead: Contradictions bedevil Conservatives' tenure in power Rishi Sunak’s party faces steep odds. Bungled Tory policies on trade and immigration—think Brexit and Rwanda—have served the UK badly, but Indians still have some reason to thank Britain’s Conservative Party.

The unit of change we aim for can make or break reforms A ‘unit of change’ is a component of a system that’s the focal point for transformation efforts. As seen with education and the judiciary, clarity on what exactly we are trying to fix makes a major difference to outcomes.

Commanding heights of climate action: Only the public sector can save the world Evidence has piled up that private capital isn’t up to the task and governments must lead transitions to clean energy. Private capital can be de-risked, but even that’s unlikely to create an attractive enough profit...

India's state sector is thriving but that’s not good news for the economy Our public sector undertakings are performing well but are mostly in sunset industries like fossil fuels and old transport. While these state-owned companies reinvest in themselves, private sector investment remains...

Digital tools in the public sphere must be used as shields and not weapons As digital tools are an integral part of our democracy and public life now, it’s vital to reduce the risk of their misuse. This is a challenge.