Mint Explainers
Whenever we feel that a news story develops layers and complexity, we get our best reporters to take their time and break down an issue to its core elements. That's how we like to think of Mint Explainers, which are free flowing articles where our journalists bring you the story behind the story.
Mint Explainer: Are India’s IT giants actually ready for AI?
While industry leaders remain optimistic, a dearth of large AI deals and a $45-billion market cap loss in 2026 reflect deep uncertainty over how automation will reshape the sector's traditional growth model.
2 min read25 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | Inside the Centre’s plan to double food processing capacity
Processing could reduce losses, but success will depend on infrastructure rollout, private investment and execution—areas where past efforts have struggled.
4 min read25 Feb 2026IDFC First fraud: What does the ₹590-crore scam mean for the bank?
Mint examines the financial fallout, potential regulatory action, and what the IDFC First Bank fraud means for depositor confidence.
3 min read25 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | Why has Trump's tariff weapon lost its edge?
The Supreme Court ruling, while reaffirming Congress’ primacy over levying tariffs, is the first judicial pushback against executive excesses in Trump’s second term. Has the ruling really blunted the US President's tariff weapon?
2 min read23 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | What is peer-to-peer power trading? How will it help Indian power consumers?
India is set to revolutionize energy consumption by allowing households and businesses to sell surplus renewable energy to each other. This innovative system, powered by the India Energy Stack and blockchain technology, enables consumers to become active energy agents.
2 min read23 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | Why India’s rare earth deal with Brazil matters after Pax Silica
Only a day after India joined Pax Silica, India announced a strategic collaboration with Brazil. What does it mean for India? Mint explains
3 min read22 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | How the US Supreme Court order blunts Trump’s tariff threat
The Supreme Court ruling does not eliminate presidential tariff powers altogether, but it removes the sweeping emergency-based route that allowed rapid, across-the-board duties.
4 min read21 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | How India's data centre boom could strain its power infrastructure by 2030
Data centres with a projected 10 GW capacity will drive a massive surge in electricity use. State grids face unprecedented demand, risking blackouts without urgent upgrades.
3 min read20 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | Can Ola Electric recharge its fading spark?
With more than one million scooters running on the road, the fate of Ola Electric matters for consumers and investors. So what really ails the EV two-wheeler maker?
3 min read19 Feb 2026Mint Explainer | How faster deliveries are squeezing logistics firms
Quick commerce is forcing logistics companies to move faster, even as higher costs threaten margins.
4 min read19 Feb 2026