Business Standard Editorial Comment

As seen in the 11th round of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development's Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey, around 22 per cent of the surveyed rural households still depend

New evidence from economists at Morgan Stanley sheds light on how US firms that are exposed to tariffs are changing their behaviour

As of December 2025, the number of homes with cable & satellite TV was down to 100 million, according to estimates

After the courts struck down the Donald Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs imposed under emergency powers, Washington turned to alternative legal routes

RCB's title win underscores the IPL's growing financial power, with franchise valuations soaring as the league emerges as one of the world's most profitable sports properties

With oil prices elevated and monsoon risks looming, the RBI is expected to hold rates steady while reassessing inflation and growth forecasts

Polymer notes are made of a thin plastic substrate that is more resistant to moisture, dirt and tearing

Over the past decade, attempts to centralise the public-examination system have consistently led to sub-optimal outcomes

NFHS-6 shows gains in child nutrition and healthcare access, but rising obesity and diabetes underscore the need for a more comprehensive public health strategy

HDFC Bank must address governance concerns transparently after reports of irregular payments linked to bulk deposits, while the RBI should clarify its oversight role

Advanced economies increasingly use dynamic industrial measurement systems, which regularly update weightings and production patterns

Panchayats are expected to manage digital-governance platforms such as eGramSwaraj and Gram Manchitra, while simultaneously implementing schemes related to housing, water, sanitation, and employment

The recent IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026, aims to strengthen the law and improve outcomes

In legal terms, the government is within its rights to reclaim or cancel leases granted in perpetuity

SpaceX has set aside provisions of over $500 million for potential legal liabilities as it fights a long list of cases

The crisis in West Asia and the resultant surge in prices of crude oil have significantly complicated the overall Budget arithmetic

Every year, summers have arrived earlier and temperatures have scaled new peaks

India's transition to green industrialisation will require a wide-range of technological inputs, infrastructure financing, and specialised expertise

In the 2025 annual Barclays Private Clients Hurun India Most Valuable Family Business, the Bajaj group weighs among the top five, a consistent ranking

India produced more than 1 billion tonnes of coal in FY25 and possesses one of the world's largest coal reserves