Best of BS Opinion: Time for statesmanship, Make in America, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Narendra Modi, protests, statesmanship, democracy
Illustration: Binay Sinha
Kanika Datta New Delhi
2 min read Last Updated : Jan 29 2021 | 6:11 AM IST
As the police begin to crack down on farmer protestors, it is worth wondering about the maximalist positions taken by both farmers unions and the government. Is there a solution to the impasse? In his piece, A K Bhattacharya offers a precedent. In 2005 when the United Progressive Alliance rolled out the value added tax, eight states declined to join but signed on some years later when they saw the advantages of the system. The National Democratic Alliance could offer states a similar deal on farm laws, he suggests. Read it here 
 
Other views today look at the impending flood of IPOs, US President Joe Biden’s Trumpian Buy America executive order and the Competition Commission’s study of the telecom sector.

One subscription. Two world-class reads.

Already subscribed? Log in

Subscribe to read the full story →
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

Topics :Joe BidenBS OpinionCurated Contentfarmers' protestValue Added TaxNational Democratic AllianceUS economystartups in Indiainitial public offerings IPOsCompetition Commission of India CCItelecom sector in India

Next Story