Opinion

Chatroom: Clearing doubts on SEZ drawback claims and EOU job work

Experts clarify SEZ drawback procedures, the scope of newly amended rules and compliance requirements for EOUs sending imported raw materials for job work

India's fertiliser subsidy needs reform beyond digital verification

The objective should be to improve targeting without making access to an essential agricultural input conditional on the perfection of land records

Democrat control of Congress may bring limited gains for India-US ties

To be sure, the Democrats will have the security of a United States Supreme Court judgment of February, which struck down the President's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs on trading partners

India's video audience is shifting as streaming rewrites viewing habits

From 10-second episodes to 10-hour seasons, the deluge brought by streaming and on-demand services is now changing how Indians entertain themselves

Fit-and-proper decisions: Regulators need clear, predictable rules

Regulators need discretion, but that discretion must be structured, transparent and predictable

Empty bank accounts in Vigilance Week expose gaps in banking oversight

Are IT-trained staff available when regular operators are on leave? Are daily-waged support workers restricted to non-sensitive areas? Banks need to address these questions

What to prioritise: Debt repayment, insurance, or investing your money?

An investment plan should begin with financial protection and debt repayment, not market returns

No room for pessimism as India's economy continues to show resilience

India's strong economic fundamentals and normalising valuations could create an opportunity for equities to recover after two years of underperformance

Exim matters: US verdict lifts hopes; mkts celebrate, but traders cautious

Democratic control of Congress could increase scrutiny of Trump's policies, but Indian businesses must prepare for continued tariff uncertainty, geopolitical risks and shifting trade dynamics

Delhi's pollution crisis needs cleaner public transport, not shutdowns

Delhi's winter pollution plan relies on restrictions, while gaps in public transport and cleaner alternatives remain unaddressed, argues Sunita Narain.

GST needs a consumption-based overhaul, not piecemeal refund reforms

GST reforms must ensure immediate input-tax credits and refunds for businesses to reduce production costs, encourage investment and prevent tax cascading, argue Arbind Modi and Ajay Shah.

Agnipath 2.0 may ease recruitment pressures but weaken defence reform

Agnipath 2.0 may ease personnel shortages and retain trained soldiers, but higher pay and benefits risk adding to pension costs and squeezing funds for defence modernisation.

Demonetisation, 10 years after: Evidence still points to limited gains

Demonetisation failed to deliver a lasting reduction in cash circulation or clear evidence of black money being unearthed, while causing widespread disruption to businesses and individuals.

AI brings alive India's ancient knowledge through modern technology

AI, digital storytelling and manuscript digitisation are helping revive Indian mythology and ancient scientific knowledge, making cultural heritage more accessible to younger generations.

Bharat Ratna LK Advani Ji at 100!

A former Deputy Prime Minister and one of India's longest-serving Home Ministers, Lal Krishna Advani Ji is one of the few people whose lives have touched many different chapters of modern India

A 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' test: Risks of reforms without consultation

Between the farm laws and Agnipath, you could say the Modi government erred in taking its most loyal constituencies for granted: Hindi-heartland farmers and soldiers

Why cutting capital gains tax may not bring foreign investment to India

Income should be taxed on the same principle, whether it comes from labour or capital beyond ideology

How India's finance brands turned the 'Bhabhi' into a trusted voice

From the intimidating bank manager to the trusted Bhabhi, finance has found a new face

Amid Karnataka Congress tensions, a leadership test for DK Shivakumar

The strongest Congress government in Karnataka in 37 years looks to be its weakest

CR7 heads out: Ronaldo leaves behind a legacy beyond goals and records

Fans will long squabble over whether Messi or Ronaldo is entitled to the 'greatest of all time' accolade... this is a pointless exercise