Opinion

Iran, oil, and India: Conflict is short-term but policy reset is vital

Given the elevated uncertainty, it is prudent to wait and watch for now. If this indeed proves to be a short-duration energy price shock, its spillovers should be manageable

A reset with Ottawa: India Canada ties have significantly improved

New Delhi's new commitment to trade deals means that it shares an interest with Ottawa in increasing economic integration

Preparing for heatwaves: Timely and multi-pronged policy responses needed

The IMD has cautioned that increased heatwave conditions could exacerbate heat-related illnesses, particularly among the elderly, children, and outdoor workers

Preparing the economy for war: India must adapt to a conflict-driven world

Ideally, this should not be an era of war, given the common challenges humanity faces from multiple threats - from climate change to technological disruption - but this is clearly not an era for peace

Vision for a semiconductor university in India to meet future tech needs

Current education system does not create the expertise required to achieve leadership in a complex, nuanced, and multidisciplinary field like semiconductors

Best of BS Opinion: External shocks and domestic course correction

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India's cities need bureaucrat-CEOs who do more than maintain order

In tandem, the Union Budget allocated ₹1 trillion to the Urban Challenge Fund, aimed at catalysing fund flows to urban local bodies (ULBs) over the next five years

Govt should amend SMC Bill to unify regulation of the corporate bond market

To facilitate retail participation in G-Secs, RBI came out in November 2021 with a scheme for direct retail participation in G-Secs through its own depository system and the NDS-OM trading platform

Preventive leap: Nationwide HPV drive can target the cervical cancer burden

Cost had earlier been a barrier. In the private market, vaccines such as Gardasil, manufactured by Merck, cost ₹3,000-4,000 per dose

Managing the fallout: West Asian conflict can be challenging for India

Oil imports account for 3.1% of gross domestic product, and according to Nomura, every 10% rise in oil prices worsens India's current account by 0.4 percentage point

Best of BS Opinion: New GDP series welcome, but more needs to be done

A new GDP base year, US-Israel strikes on Iran, India's urban planning crisis, and artificial intelligence's impact on the IT sector dominate today's Opinion page

Exim Matters: Rodtep rates cut as remissions rise amid flat export growth

Govt halves Rodtep benefits to rein in rising payouts amid stagnant exports, tighter Budget allocations, while exempting agriculture and pushing exporters to improve compliance with annual returns

Cities need new model to become resource-efficient, inclusive, and liveable

As cities grow, the most important component of planning, its "spine", should be transportation, to connect the periphery and enable movement within the city

AI could mean transformation, not destruction, for India's IT industry

Indian IT firms are not uniform entities. Specialised companies, such as Persistent or KPIT, have constructed moats based on deep domain knowledge and long-standing customer relationships

Brace for impact: US-Israeli attack threatens global stability

No European ally participated in the attacks, although several have called for Iran to show restraint

Heritage tech: AI helps keep traditional knowledge alive and accessible

From BharatiyaGPT to tribal language apps, AI is reshaping how India preserves, decodes and revitalises its ancient knowledge systems

A new beginning: New GDP series has improved the scope of estimation

Several elements have been introduced in the new series. For instance, the functions of multi-activity enterprises have been segregated, which will provide a clearer picture

India takes small, steady steps towards rupee's internationalisation

The beginning of what could be a multi-decade journey has been made. It will be a slow, consistent process, not a hasty one that may cause disruptions

Being well-informed is not enough, seek opposing views in investing

While survival is no longer at stake, confirmation bias continues to shape our behaviour - especially as investors

Best of BS Opinion: Tariff shifts, police standoffs, and public judgement

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