Opinion

Best of BS Opinion: Nationwide youth protests push govt on to the backfoot

Shyam Saran and Shekhar Gupta examine the crisis in education, R Gopalakrishnan calls for a new enterprise model, and Devangshu Datta weighs social media age bans

India needs a new state-enterprise partnership to unlock business growth

An idea on JRD Tata's birth anniversary on July 29

The real debate is not about social media, but the age of personal choice

Social media bans raise a larger question. At what age should society stop regulating life choices and allow people to make their own?

Student protests expose deeper flaws in India's growth and education model

The anxieties and aspirations of the youth are an opportunity for a more consequential debate on India's economic trajectory

Before time caught the train: When rail journeys became family rituals

Back when India moved slowly, every window seat came with a view, and every rail journey came with excess baggage - food, fears, family drama

Best of BS Opinion: Reviving 1991 reform spirit vital for India's growth

Today's Best of BS Opinion examines lessons from the 1991 reforms, safeguards for offline UPI, enterprise digital infrastructure, state capacity and the costs of children growing up online

9 months on, GST next-gen reforms: Lower rates, larger base, higher revenue

The authors argue GST rate rationalisation has broadened the tax base, improved compliance and refunds, and boosted consumption, though its full impact will take longer to assess

Economic reforms: India needs a second wave to sustain high growth

Thirty-five years after the 1991 reforms, India needs a new reform wave focused on deregulation, stronger state capacity, judicial efficiency and faster growth

Reviving the 1991 spirit: Reform lessons from then should not be ignored

Thirty-five years after the landmark 1991 Budget, India must revive the reform spirit with fresh policy changes, stronger institutions and wider reforms beyond the economy

Offline payment push: Innovation must include stronger consumer protection

NPCI's offline NFC-based UPI can expand digital payments and financial inclusion, but robust security, fraud safeguards and strong consumer protection must underpin its rollout

Enterprise DPI can help India reclaim its advantage in the AI game

How enterprise digital public infrastructure can become the new rails on which India re-enters the AI game

Best of BS Opinion: State reforms key to improve India's investment climate

From state-level investment reforms and food safety enforcement to next-generation FTAs, corporate living wills and a Tibetan memoir, here are today's top BS Opinion pieces

India's ambition of becoming developed economy demands policy certainty

India needs predictable tax, trade and regulatory policies to attract foreign capital, boost investment and achieve its Viksit Bharat growth ambitions

Sheikh Hamad: The Emir who transformed Qatar into an energy giant

Qatar's journey from a small Gulf oil producer to the world's LNG leader was shaped by Sheikh Hamad's energy strategy and long-term global partnerships

The unbearable lightness of trade deals

India's recent flurry of FTAs is an excellent start, but it is only a start

India must strengthen food safety enforcement and regulatory capacity

FSSAI's recent actions highlight the need for stronger food safety enforcement, stricter penalties and better coordination to protect consumers and boost global trust

Improving investment climate: Reforms at the state level can drive growth

NITI Aayog's investment index highlights wide disparities among states, underscoring the need for governance reforms, stronger institutions and balanced regional growth

Corporate 'living wills' can make insolvency rescues more effective

The next frontier of insolvency reforms is preparing companies for distress before it strikes

Best of BS Opinion: India's foreign exchange strategy needs stable capital

From forex inflows and examination reform to FPI policy, rupee depreciation and behavioural science, today's Best of BS Opinion examines India's key policy choices

Ill-judged crackdown: Government must engage constructively with protestors

The Delhi student protests underscore growing anger over exam failures, demanding accountability, education reforms, and meaningful government engagement instead of police action