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Exciting, sharp and clear analysis of the trends that matter, through data and charts. Plain Facts is published every weekday, with coverage spanning across themes, including corporate strategy to inflation to unemployment and emerging sectors. Follow us on #MintPlainFacts across social media.
The changing template of global growth—and what it means for India
The world economy may have remained resilient in 2026, but volatility and unpredictability are far from over, and their impact could weigh on India’s growth trajectory as well.
5 min read20 Oct 2026From Ambani to Delta: why Elon Musk has picked fights over Starlink
Starlink's growth now depends on new markets and big customers, and its rivals are catching up.
5 min read19 Oct 2026The week ahead in numbers: Jio’s mega IPO, forex reserves, Q2 earnings report
A look at the key economic developments, data releases and market events that could shape the week ahead.
6 min read18 Oct 2026The week in charts: Jio’s mega debut, deferred UPI charges, IDBI bank stake sale
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
4 min read17 Oct 2026Why IMF’s growth upgrade for India doesn’t tell the full story
The IMF raised India’s 2026–27 GDP growth forecast to 7%, citing sustained domestic momentum. However, rupee depreciation has reduced its nominal dollar GDP, temporarily pushing India to sixth rank globally, behind the UK.
5 min read14 Oct 2026Why DII cushion, FPIs’ IPO preference have not stopped rupee’s slide
Driven by record SIP contributions, domestic investors are absorbing massive foreign sell-offs while foreign funds pivot to IPOs—yet one currency gap keeps the rupee under pressure.
5 min read13 Oct 2026How the oil crisis is morphing into a shipping crisis, in 5 charts
Since the US-Iran war started, shipping costs have risen 8-10 times for oil. Shipowners are making higher margins and investing in new capacity, while taking on greater risk.
6 min read12 Oct 2026The week ahead in numbers: Inflation pressures, IMF’s growth forecasts, crude output
A look at the key economic developments, data releases and market events that could shape the week ahead.
6 min read11 Oct 2026The week in charts: rate hikes, SIP flows, Airtel’s tariffs
In this weekly Plain Facts compilation, we present to you data-based insights, with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by.
4 min read10 Oct 2026Your gender dictates your path to work: men use two-wheelers, women walk or take a bus
India’s first National Household Travel Survey reveals a sharp mobility divide: while men rely on two-wheelers, working women walk or take public transit, signalling constrains of regional infrastructure and safety-driven curfews.
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