Opinion

Deja vu? Past oil shocks have led to political, economic crises in India

Even assuming the Strait opens by June, the damage implies global oil supply will peak at 102.2 mb per day in 2026

A shared corner office may temper the risks of turbulent leadership

There are many consultants and opinions on how companies should cope with tumultuous times

The rise of transactionalism and how middle powers might reverse it

A coalition of middle powers, similar to the NAM, may be the only viable path to reviving collective action on global challenges

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Why sequels struggle to live up to originals

Perhaps sequels inspire suspicion because they have a tendency to disappoint. The question, "Is it better than the first?", is inevitably - and incorrectly - asked

Can behavioural economics translate the PM's appeal into material outcomes?

Insights from behavioural economics suggest that an ambitious nudge can be effective if three conditions are met

Best of BS Opinion: Time to treat gold as a structural factor in economy

Today's BS Opinion wrap looks at gold imports and forex pressures, judicial infrastructure gaps, financing the Viksit Bharat dream, coal gasification, and Japan's wartime history

India's 2047 ambitions need large foreign capital inflows, deep reforms

India's 2047 aspirations require large foreign capital inflows and deep reforms to reverse the recent outflow

Coal gasification emerges as priority, can redefine India's energy security

Underground Coal Gasification (UCG), where coal is converted in situ without mining, is being piloted in Jharkhand

Judicial efficiency demands better infrastructure, systemic reforms needed

Many court buildings lack basic facilities such as clean (or any) toilets, drinking water, comfortable waiting areas, or digital information systems

Gold imports need structural solutions, not knee-jerk restrictions

India is one of the biggest consumers of gold in the world, and most of it is imported. A variety of social, cultural, economic and religious factors drive demand

Best of BS Opinion: India must push ahead on reforms agenda

Today's BS Opinion examines India's regulatory hurdles, the NEET-UG crisis, rising fiscal stress from welfare promises, corporate governance failures, and China under Xi Jinping

India Inc's boardrooms have failed spectacularly at corporate governance

Crash-landings such as the one by Kingfisher Airlines could be ascribed to ill-judged government policy

After promise of freebies, new state governments must face fiscal reality

Elections in India have become fertile ground for the proliferation of freebies

Failed tests: National Testing Agency needs better preparation for exams

Neet determines admission to roughly 120,000 MBBS (bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery) seats, with over 2 million students competing for them

Stability and growth: India needs to accelerate its pace of reforms

It is worth recognising that the global business environment has changed over the past few years, and a country like India has to improve its business environment more proactively

Best of BS Opinion: PM Modi issues a fiscal call to arms

From Modi's austerity appeal and India's learning crisis to geopolitical trade shifts, AI accountability and public health reforms - here are today's key Opinion takeaways

Managing fiscal fallout: Govt must make the necessary adjustments

Higher fuel prices and limited gas availability are affecting economic activities, which could result in lower overall tax collection and add further pressure on the Budget

Learning deficit: India's education must focus on quality of outcomes

In many private schools, children struggle with reading comprehension and arithmetic despite parents paying higher fees in the hope of better outcomes

India's policymaking must replace mere forecasts with strategic scenarios

In a large country like India, the government can also consider the role it can play in directly influencing global prospects

Paris ruling against Lafarge redefines legal limits of corporate conduct

At its core, the case against it exposes the tension between protecting business interests and upholding basic human rights