The Fox lesson: Media must not end up captive
Fox Corporation’ s $788 million payout shows how costly a reckless chase of TV ratings can prove. It’s a cautionary tale on the risk of news broadcasters being held hostage by audiences
We require reliable data on caste to meet our aims of social justice
India’s socio-economic caste census of 2011-12 can be used by policymakers to tackle caste disparity
India Inc should prepare for a national carbon market
As a national carbon market takes shape, India Inc should prepare to gain from the carbon-reduction opportunities this will open up and adjust to carbon pricing rules as they evolve.
An ideal trinity of tax, growth and equality is possible
The government’s prompt denial of capital gains rationalization plans has again pointed to how tricky it is to levy direct taxes without rattling investors in a world of easy capital flows.
Mint Explainer: Rajasthan has made healthcare a right. Now comes the hard part
The state’s Right to Heath Act represents a huge step forward for rights-based healthcare legislation in India. But will it deliver on its lofty goals?
Loan ranger: RBI deserves praise for protecting borrowers
In a recent draft circular on fair lending practices, the banking regulator proposed that lenders be barred from charging defaulters a penal interest rate on top of the loan’s original interest rate
El Niño events show a weakening effect on food output and prices
Data analysis reveals India’s declining vulnerability and our safety net seems strong enough for this year’s anticipated event.
Should machines explain themselves better than we do?
Humans can’t quite explain themselves and asking AI systems to do it may hold their adoption back
Amul vs Nandini: Don't let politics stoke market sub-nationalism
The Amul-vs-Nandini brouhaha in Karnataka is unfortunate. We must not erect internal market barriers and pitch people against one another. Foster healthy competition instead
We need an action plan to deploy India’s demographic advantage
India must devote more attention to children, youth and women for this economic edge to come good
Corporate failures: Auditors are soft targets for blame
We must clearly define the exact responsibility of all those who are involved in financial reporting
Why SUVs are everywhere while low-end cars continue to slide
India’s automobile industry has been thrown out of gear by covid, chip shortages, inflation and high interest rates, but the worst seems to be behind us
Tax trends suggest India may be close to a fiscal inflection point
Our tax-to-GDP data has flattered to deceive in the past but the latest uptick has revived hopes of a welcome transformation.
India’s gaming industry must play a multiplayer game
Gaming rules have been announced but players should act on various fronts to secure their interests.
Quick edit: Safety in uniform
Few organizations have such a stiff hierarchy with large power gaps between each level, and the sexual abuse of anyone over whom seniority is wielded is a particularly grave offence