Page 29 - Business Standard Editorial Comment

GPU export curbs may derail India's AI ambitions, tech-driven growth

Key chips designed in the US by companies like Nvidia and AMD are fabricated abroad. Some of the key raw-material inputs are also drawn from nations that are not on the "favoured" list

Ground realities: Groundwater contamination poses serious hazards

Well-defined and enforceable groundwater rights, detached from land ownership, can offer solutions in this regard

Complex picture: MPC should avoid policy adventurism in uncertain times

The inflation projection of the MPC will ne­ed to factor in such possibilities, which will not be easy, given the level of uncertainty

Building on missions: What Indian state should learn from the Mahakumbh

If the state can conduct such globally significant events without mishap, surely an all-round improvement in governance is possible?

One step back: Draft UGC regulations add to Centre-state tensions

The new draft regulations, issued on January 7, purport to clarify ambiguities in the process of appointing V-Cs in regulations set out in 2018

Threat or opportunity: India needs to be prepared for AI-driven changes

A recent study by Bloomberg Intelligence indicates that jobs in banking and finance are among the most vulnerable to AI induction

Widening net: New US sanctions to affect supply of Russian energy

Two large producers and exporters have been brought into the sanctions net: Surgutneftegas and Gazprom Neft

Amplifying misinformation: Meta's decision will harm public interest

Fact checking was initiated after the 2016 US elections and the Brexit referendum, which were both influenced by rampant disinformation on Facebook

Local, not global: Indian brands are rare in foreign marketplaces

Haldiram's, in contrast, is one of the handful of Indian-owned and -developed brands that not only grew but held its own against the snack foods flood from multinationals

Robust charging infra key to achieving India's ambitious EV targets

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has identified 40 cities for electric four-wheeler charging-points with Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad leading way, and 40 highway corridors for e-bus transit

Metros and riders: Planning requires a rethink to achieve improved outcomes

Delhi is not known for attention to public civility - except in the Metro, where the average rider pays far greater attention to such norms than they would on roads

Compromised values: Oyo's decision to discriminate opens Pandora's box

How businesses deal with such issues, which will increasingly be on their radar, will determine their longevity and popular image

Budget needs to prioritise strategies for sustainable economic growth

The government is unlikely to be pleased with the FAE, which could increase challenges both for the current year and the medium term

Foster competition: Policy should support, not restrict quick commerce

At a broader level, it's time for the government to frame the much-awaited e-commerce policy, which has been in the making for years now

Dealing with HMPV: Govt must educate public on prevention measures

Proactive communication and prevention would go a long way towards neutralising the impact of HMPV

Risk appetite: How Indians are diversifying their savings portfolios

Expectedly, urban households display a greater inclination to adapt their investment choices to dynamic economic conditions

Rules of protection: Draft regulations should enhance data security

The Act and the Rules refer to individual digital users as "data principals", and the Act is expected to offer individuals greater control over their personal information

A flexible approach: Orderly rupee depreciation should be allowed

The rupee has a lot of catching up to do because its slide has been postponed when compared to its peer currencies and competitors

Hot button issue: How the scale of climate challenge is increasing

The World Meteorological Organization has said that 2024 was globally the warmest on record, exceeding the Paris Agreement threshold

Quad cooperation: Balancing power in a shifting Indo-Pacific landscape

Balancing security and diplomacy, India navigates Quad, Asean, and Brics dynamics