Mint Explainers

Through Confluent’s real-time data streaming technology, IBM is betting on faster, more reliable data pipelines. But can this help reassert the Big Blue's AI play?

The Supreme Court has barred companies from using post-facto shareholder approval to justify fund diversion, tightening disclosure and accountability norms in the capital markets. What does the ruling mean for companies and investors?

From slow growth to changing consumer habits and the rise of weight-loss drugs, major FMCG players are rethinking their portfolios, a stark contrast to India's booming food market.

While several global economies, from the US to China, have already passed on higher costs to consumers, India has kept prices stable. With crude prices surging, oil marketing companies are taking a big hit. How long can the government avoid an increase?

After over three years of doubling down on training artificial intelligence, Nvidia's new chips will now be optimized to run AI. Does this make any difference?

Ronnie Screwvala's break-fee disclosure is significant as the proposed deal is a 100% share swap, meaning Unacademy’s investors may receive upGrad stock instead of immediate liquidity.

Despite building significant capacity, structural constraints—from raw material shortages to policy design—keep the country reliant on overseas supplies.

Falling scooter sales, a weakening balance sheet and a shifting battery strategy are pushing the EV maker to explore multiple funding options, including a potential stake sale in its cell unit.

Meta’s rollback spotlights a global clash between user privacy and law enforcement access as governments push back against end-to-end encryption

India's top court will revisit a landmark 1978 judgment that broadly defined 'industry', impacting which organizations fall under labour laws and workers' access to dispute mechanisms. A nine-judge bench begins hearing on 17 March.