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UK's 'Bregret' syndrome: Decade on, Brexit objectives prove unworkable

A decade after the Brexit vote, slower growth, higher trade costs and persistent immigration challenges have fuelled rising public regret over leaving the EU

Updated On: 24 Jun 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Currency questions: Higher costs of incentives for NRIs must be debated

RBI's push to attract FCNR deposits may ease external pressures, but improving conditions raise questions over the costs, risks and necessity of the incentives

Updated On: 24 Jun 2026 | 10:06 PM IST

India's vision of Viksit Bharat needs building institutional architecture

India's path to becoming a high-income economy hinges on building strong, accountable institutions that can harness demographic, energy and AI opportunities

Updated On: 24 Jun 2026 | 9:56 PM IST

FTAs need investment teeth if India wants global capital to come in

A combined approach of an FTA with an investment protection agreement will help India re-establish its position as an attractive destination for FDI

Updated On: 24 Jun 2026 | 9:46 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: RBI strategy, Greenspan's legacy, and Kolkata's renewal

Today's opinions explore India's forex reserve strategy, Alan Greenspan's complex legacy, West Bengal's urban renewal agenda, maize-led farm growth and China's coercive diplomacy

Updated On: 24 Jun 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

The Greenspan era: "Great moderation" can lead to great disruption

Alan Greenspan's legacy spans economic stability, financial deregulation and debate over the 2008 crisis, while his views on India underscored the need for deeper reforms

Updated On: 23 Jun 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Building buffers: Forex inflows should be used to build up reserves

Falling crude prices and US-Iran talks have eased pressure on the rupee, but RBI may continue building forex buffers amid global and domestic uncertainties

Updated On: 23 Jun 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

El Niño & markets: The signal and the noise for investors amid uncertainty

The strongest El Niño signal appears in the rural economy; market outcomes are often shaped by more powerful forces

Updated On: 23 Jun 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

The 'maize revolution' could be India's next productivity-led farm success

Maize has emerged as India's fastest-growing field crop, boosting productivity, sustainability and farmer incomes while offering an alternative to surplus rice cultivation

Updated On: 23 Jun 2026 | 10:30 PM IST

Kolkata's revival depends on urban reform and revival, not industry alone

A revitalised Kolkata can once again become both the heart of the state and the growth engine of eastern India

Updated On: 23 Jun 2026 | 10:24 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Doors matter, but design matters more

Access can create opportunity, but lasting progress depends on the rules, incentives and capabilities that determine how those opportunities unfold

Updated On: 23 Jun 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

For sophisticated financial inclusion: Looking beyond distribution, access

The rising proportion of citizens interacting across the financial landscape also bears witness to growing financial inclusion

Updated On: 22 Jun 2026 | 10:36 PM IST

Alternatives to intervention: The case for freer markets, fewer distortions

Stepping in may address immediate pressures, but fewer distortions and freer markets could deliver more durable outcomes

Updated On: 22 Jun 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

US, Iran want a deal but uncertainty persists over Israeli intentions

Early progress in US-Iran talks offers hope for a deal, but tensions involving Israel, Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz could still derail negotiations

Updated On: 22 Jun 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Terms of trade: Negotiations with US must adapt to new realities

India should secure a trade deal with the US that preserves its export competitiveness amid uncertainty over Washington's evolving tariff regime

Updated On: 22 Jun 2026 | 10:33 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: Beyond headlines and between the lines

From IPOs and exports to AI, nutrition and politics, the deeper story lies not in headline numbers but in the strength of underlying structures

Updated On: 22 Jun 2026 | 6:15 AM IST

China's tech drive puts it at the forefront of global innovation, AI race

China's strong focus on self-reliance comes as concerns about tech sovereignty spread globally

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 11:52 PM IST

A quiet exodus: Why young bankers are walking out of public sector banks

Young officers are quietly leaving public sector banks as career bottlenecks, transfers and shrinking growth opportunities erode the appeal of banking careers

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

EXIM matters: Fragile US-Iran ceasefire brings relief, likely to last

A pause in West Asia hostilities offers relief on energy, freight and trade costs, but India must stay alert as the US-Iran understanding remains fragile

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

The retirement risk most plans miss: Losing the ability to enjoy your money

A retirement plan should do more than preserve wealth-it should give retirees permission to spend meaningfully while health, mobility and opportunity remain

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 10:48 PM IST