Opinion

India's manufacturing renaissance: Building a new industrial architecture

The architecture of a new industrial era is being shaped by sustained political leadership and long-term institutional thinking

Rethinking affordable housing: Reforms needed in land, finance and rentals

India's urban housing crunch needs more than subsidies-it needs a policy reset that makes affordable homes viable for builders, investors and cities alike

China's record trade surplus ensures global turmoil will continue

China's record trade surplus is less a sign of strength than of a stalled growth model-one that deepens global imbalances and fuels the next wave of trade conflict

India's invisible AI boom: Why early tech gains are not showing up in GDP

AI is already reshaping how Indians work-but its biggest gains lie in speed, quality, and coordination, not yet in the productivity numbers we rely on

States' excise policy must optimise revenue, adopt clearer regulation

An optimal state policy must go beyond a revenue-hungry, punitive regulatory regime

Budget 2026-27: The next five reforms India needs to boost growth

They can help ensure that India remains on a high-growth trajectory over the next two decades

Best of BS Opinion: Why India's growth looks strong but feels hesitant

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Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and a tribute to 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'

The Prime Minister reflects on the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam, highlighting India's civilisational unity, cultural exchange, youth participation and the enduring spirit of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat

India's 10-minute delivery obsession meets its first reality check

India's fascination with instant delivery is not unique. It took root during the pandemic, when lockdowns made rapid doorstep access to essentials a necessity

Engineering the future: India's opportunity in synthetic biology

The Union Cabinet's approval of the BioE3 policy is a landmark step in the right direction. But the window of opportunity is narrow

India Inc is flush with cash, but private investment is still missing

With private investment slow to revive, the burden of sustaining economic momentum has fallen disproportionately on the government

Why a weaker rupee is riskier than it appears for Indian borrowers

The rupee's depreciation is often seen as an opportunity - but this narrative overlooks its impact on borrowers of foreign-currency debt

2025 was a reckoning for 'experts' who claim to forecast the future

There's no shortage of forecasts for 2026, but 2025 shows why we should treat them with scepticism

Best of BS Opinion: What looks solid is always quietly re-engineered

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Union Budgets reflect shift in focus from tax changes to expenditure revamp

Of course, there are a few changes in the taxation regime in most Budgets, but these have become fewer over the years

India's Olympics-sized ambitions need governance, institutional reforms

Hosting mega sporting events can boost infrastructure and the public interest, but without adequate institutional preparedness, the benefits are neither efficient nor enduring

Building partnerships: German Chancellor's visit raises hopes of EU FTA

The signing of the India-EU FTA will likely give a significant boost to trade between the two countries

The board's 2026 agenda: Evolving amid uncertainty and sharper scrutiny

Overseeing how regulations affect strategies and processes in an uncertain environment, amidst sharper scrutiny from institutional and retail investors, will shape the priorities for the year ahead

Best of BS Opinion: Growth, power and the imminent fear of the spill

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Prospects for faster growth amid lingering macro and structural constraints

While the economy is well poised, key macro numbers and structural constraints continue to weigh