Opinion

Best of BS Opinion: India must pursue delimitation, devolution of powers

Today's BS Opinion wrap examines delimitation and federal balance, the BJP's Andhra Pradesh dilemma, shifts in Bengal politics, and Infosys's bet on sport-led branding

Infosys picks Alcaraz as brand ambassador, but can it leverage his reach?

B2B companies hiring global celebrities at colossal prices does not really make sense

Over the moon: Apollo missions dominated, Artemis II drew muted attention

Where the Apollo missions routinely hogged the headlines, Artemis II, whose mission was consequential for science, usually made it to second lead, sometimes third

BJP's alliance bind in Andhra Pradesh complicates long-term growth strategy

With the two most powerful political forces falling over each other to support it in Andhra Pradesh, the BJP gains and loses at the same time

Delimitation and devolution must advance together for India's democracy

One cannot keep kicking two contentious cans down the road forever

Best of BS Opinion: Leadership change at US Fed will test global markets

From leadership shifts at the US Federal Reserve and Apple to rupee management, GST rate cuts and climate discourse, today's Opinion page captures key economic and policy debates

But for the RBI's management, rupee would have been far more volatile

Global shocks from pandemics to wars are reshaping currencies and capital flows, raising questions on RBI's role and India's external stability strategy

Impact of GST rate cuts appears to be more nuanced than widespread

GST rate cuts may not immediately boost demand; study by National Institute of Public Finance and Policy shows delayed, nuanced impact on consumption and income

With Cook's exit, AI will be biggest challenge for new Apple CEO Ternus

Apple's leadership shift to John Ternus comes at a critical moment as the company races to catch up in AI and defend its dominance in a rapidly evolving tech landscape

Fed Watch: Change of guard at US cenbank will have implications for markets

A leadership shift at the US Fed amid political pressure and policy debates could test central bank independence and shape global financial stability

Best of BS Opinion: West Asia ceasefire welcome, but road ahead unclear

From US-Iran tensions and AI-led drug trials to urban inequality and regulatory norms, today's Best of BS Opinion curates key editorials and columns shaping the discourse

Ground realities: Ceasefire extended, but path ahead remains unclear

If, as reported, the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is actively sidelining the political authorities, it is difficult to see scope for common ground

AI can compress drug discovery timelines, unlock real-world health gains

Health data remains in silos across hospitals, insurers, and geographies, often locked behind incompatible systems

Gatekeeping professions: Fit-and-proper tests must be principled and fair

The fit-and-proper test is neither novel nor uniquely Indian

Urban incomes rise fast, but inequality widens within and beyond cities

Urban India's income distribution deserves to be looked at distinctly from rural India's

Riding out the West Asia storm: Testing India's economic resilience

Against this backdrop, the latest IMF's April 2026 World Economic Outlook still marks India out as an outlier of strength. India's FY27 growth forecast has been revised upward to 6.5 per cent

Best of BS Opinion: West Asia risks, RBI stance, AI, GDP debate

From West Asia tensions and RBI policy signals to AI in drug trials, fiscal risks, GDP debates and India-China strategy, today's BS Opinion offers a wide-ranging view of key economic and geopolitical

Chips to ships: South Korea, India must collaborate in additional sectors

Lee Jae-Myung's India visit highlights untapped potential in India-South Korea ties, from semiconductors to shipbuilding, amid a shared push for a stable Indo-Pacific

Crisis response: Things could get tough if the conflict continues

Fragile West Asia ceasefire and oil risks test India's economy, as the RBI balances rupee stability, inflation control, and growth amid rising global uncertainty

The West Asia Challenge: Govt must revisit its macroeconomic assumptions

West Asia tensions threaten India's fiscal balance, growth outlook, and external stability, forcing a rethink of macroeconomic assumptions