Mint Explainers

While Justice R. Mahadevan authored the main Tiger Global judgment, Justice J.B. Pardiwala wrote a separate concurring opinion that went beyond the facts of the case and stressed the importance of national sovereignty in international taxation.

India started a surveillance drive after two suspected Nipah virus cases were identified in West Bengal. The government activated the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre and deployed a response team to prevent the virus's spread, emphasizing early diagnosis and strict isolation.

Indian government's discussions on tighter phone-security rules are raising concerns among global handset makers over intellectual property and privacy in a billion-user market

A series of reforms in 2025 – from predictable toll expenses and digital payments to barrier-free tolling and reduced charges during upgrades – quietly reshaped highway travel in India.

A December surge in new company formations highlights the dominance of services, the rise of LLPs and the government’s infrastructure push, while offering early signals of private-sector interest in AI.

As copper prices surge, sectors from heating ventilation and air conditioning to electric vehicles (EVs) will feel the pinch.

After years of relying on Everest Fleet, Uber has invested in startup Carrum to expand fleet supply, hedge EV risks, and grow premium ride options.

The US-led initiative aims to secure silicon and critical minerals for AI, and India’s potential participation signals its growing role in global tech and semiconductor supply chains.

Touted as India's largest cross-border deal in the financial sector, the Shriram Finance-MUFG deal has been given a thumbs up by credit rating agencies. However, the deal has faced scrutiny from two prominent proxy advisors. What are these concerns?

Trump’s backing for a 500% tariff proposal targeting buyers of Russian oil raises fresh trade and currency risks for India.