Opinion

As 16th FC boosts southern share, delimitation may face fewer hurdles

More than three weeks after the 16th FC's recommendations became public, the southern states are no longer complaining about an unfair deal in the way central taxes are distributed among them

Trump's judicial battles, global fallout: Tariff verdict sparks uncertainty

The US Supreme Court decision on tariffs could mark the start of a new era of uncertainty

Regulatory reset: Strengthen Rera to protect homebuyers' interests

The Eco Survey 2025-26 notes quarterly average housing sales stood at 101,300 units up to Q2, compared to 81,600 in FY22-FY24, reflecting healthy demand and renewed confidence in the housing market

The data centre rush: India must ensure that investment is sustainable

There are reasonable questions that must be asked alongside this understandable enthusiasm. The availability of water and electricity, for example, looms large in any discussion on data centres

Best of BS Opinion: De-risking economies in an increasingly uncertain world

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Don't dampen MSME ambition: Compliance must ease without lowering standards

Easing compliance is welcome, but exemptions that discourage growth risk weakening governance; India's small firms need scale, finance and strong digital compliance systems

RBI, money creation, and govt finances: Why non-bank debt will matter ahead

Large transfers and bond buys by the Reserve Bank of India have supported fiscal maths and liquidity; sustaining this when inflation or capital flows shift may prove harder

A battle of attrition: Peace remains elusive in Ukraine as war drags on

Ukraine has lost a quarter of its pre-war population of 42 million, with five million living under Russian occupation and another six million having fled to Europe

Strategic alignment: India joining Pax Silica could secure supply chains

Participation in Pax Silica opens up the possibility of diversified sourcing, processing partnerships, and coordinated stockpiling

A 6-3 reminder to Donald Trump that trade power flows from the Congress

The US Supreme Court curbs Donald Trump's tariff powers, reaffirming congressional authority and showing how institutional checks can still restrain populist executives

Best of BS Opinion: US Supreme Court tariff judgement limits Trump's power

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Export Promotion Mission thoughtfully structured; impact uncertain

DGFT rolls out Export Promotion Mission guidelines and seeks feedback on digital trade reforms, signalling intent to boost exports, though impact will hinge on execution

Smallcap firms' Q3FY26 performance offers silver lining in equity markets

The Indian equity markets have underperformed most global markets since the peak in September 2024, after an 18-month bull run

AI for all: Global Summit in India offers a path to take the world forward

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 positions New Delhi as a global AI convenor, blending ethics, inclusion and $250 billion in investments to shape the future of artificial intelligence

Tariffs run into legal troubles but will remain at core of Trump's agenda

The US Supreme Court's tariff ruling dents Donald Trump's leverage, reshaping global trade talks and placing India in a relatively stronger negotiating position

Risk-based premium on deposit insurance to test banks' fund-raising ability

From April 21, banks shift to risk-based deposit insurance premiums, with better-rated lenders paying less and a likely hike in the ₹5 lakh insurance cap

Finding funds for India's nuclear plans and long-term financing hurdles

India's push for 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047 will need over $200 billion, demanding long-tenor financing, sovereign support and a dedicated nuclear finance entity

Consumer Protection: Insurer made to pay claim for sabotage case

NCDRC directs National Insurance to settle sabotage claim, holding delay in FIR not fatal and inferring malicious damage on balance of probabilities

PSBs outperform private peers yet again as quarterly profits hit new high

The combined net profit of listed universal banks crossed Rs 1 trillion for the first time in a quarter, in December, with three banks contributing at least 50% to it

Best of BS Opinion: Credibility tests across tech, policy and sport

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