Best of BS Opinion: Progressive green growth narrative, rational call, more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Over the last couple of years, there have only been marginal hikes in telcos’ charges in the country. Even as consumers have no reason to complain about their mobile phone bills , they are losing out on quality. Call drops and poor signal have affected the quality of mobile telephony. Multiple analysts’ reports have rightly highlighted delayed tariff hikes in the industry as a downside risk for the sector. Tariff revision, therefore, is a rational call for the sector, the top edit argues. Read it here

In other views:

Mariana Mazzucato says if the false dichotomy between economic prosperity and environmental sustainability persists, the green transition will lack the political support it needs to succeed. Read it here

Vinayak Chatterjee points out that getting to grips with logistics cost means getting the number right, first. Read it here

The second edit says the FAME III scheme has the potential to drive low-emission public transport if it is designed well. Read it here

QUOTE OF THE DAY

 

‘This season we have not been able to do any activity, not a single day of work’

 

Farhat Naik, snowboarding instructor, in snowfall-deficient Kashmir