Best of BS Opinion: A shift down south, Advantage India and more

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

Sri Lanka’s presidential election, which concluded over the weekend, broke many precedents and overturned decades of political custom in the island nation. Our lead editorial talks about how the country is likely to be run, and what it would mean for relations with India and China. Read here

The double gold win for India at the Budapest Chess Olympiad with 190-odd participating nations is a big achievement. The victories can be attributed to great team spirit, strong preparation, and, above all, to an amazing pipeline of talent, buttressed by experience, notes our second editorial. Read here

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We in India must aspire for global leadership in our chosen sectors. China’s achievement, especially in EVs and lithium batteries, is worth studying, writes Akash Prakash. Read here

Set up in the wake of the Satyam scandal, building NFRA’s institutional credibility is essential for restoring confidence in financial reporting, writes Amit Tandon. Read here

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“While a positive outcome would have no doubt eased the liability and enabled faster deleveraging… The curative petition outcome does not create any impact or modification on cash flows, as already considered in our business plans.”

 

Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra