Opinion

Gendered skill gap

Women face multiple employment-related constraints

Growth with resilience

Vibrant BFSI sector will augment growth

Is a Chinese implosion looming?

Though few dare to speculate about it publicly, an economic and political perfect storm is bearing down on China

CBAM: Let's get ready

Sustained government support has to be given to MSMEs for them to achieve compliance with the UK and EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism systems

Best of Opinion: New rules of cybersecurity must focus on speed, readiness

Today's pieces examine India's ethanol blending policy, Lula's fiscal challenges in Brazil, AI-driven cybersecurity threats, export competitiveness and a book on the integration of princely states

When tariff walls become a ladder

Tariffs, wars and global disorder are forging a more resilient India Inc

The new rules of cybersecurity

Beyond compliance, regulations must prioritise speed and preparedness in responding to threats in the AI age

A stunning turnaround

Lula da Silva has multiple challenges

Ethanol in the fast lane

A slower transition can address unanticipated impacts

Choices between worthy goals pulling in different directions

Good policy lies in balancing competing priorities, from affordability and innovation to inclusion and protection, while ensuring growth, accountability and long-term sustainability

Risk of irrelevance?

The scale of the selling and the speed and magnitude of the underperformance in Indian equities are unsustainable

Advance Authorisation: Job work abroad and its key tax implications

Experts clarify rules on overseas job work under advance authorisation, leasing capital goods under EPCG and timelines for invoicing and export shipments

Pricing pain points

Controls in health care are needed but come with risks

Seamless credit network

Interoperability can enable inclusive lending

Uneasy lies the governance space

The ripples the Tata affair will cause are yet to become clear - but promoters will be nervous at such a coup by the professional hire

Best of Business Standard Opinion: Resilience comes from widening the base

Even knowledge systems are stronger when authority is distributed rather than concentrated

Return of SEZ goods: Welcome relief, unresolved issues

The government's new SEZ rules allow customs duty refunds on goods returned after failed deliveries, but a short deadline and unresolved drawback disputes leave gaps for domestic buyers and exporters

Market reforms: The unfinished agenda

Consistent publication of dispute rulings, standardised document requirements for claims and a name-based search facility could help families trace unclaimed mutual fund investments

The neglected species of pulses

Reviving neglected pulses could boost nutrition, reduce imports and improve farmers' incomes

Can your refrigerator be hacked?

Consumers and corporations will have to be as careful about protecting appliances as they are with office equipment, like computers and servers