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Nearly a decade on, New Zealand keen to restart free-trade agreement talks

The two countries entered into FTA negotiations 14 years ago, but talks stalled after 10 rounds of discussions, and no formal round of negotiations has been held since February 2015

FinMin unlikely to introduce new Income-Tax Bill in Budget session

Review panel may submit report before FY26 Budget

Market regulator Sebi's new product: MF's efficiency, PMS' control

New product poses a threat to the PMS industry by combining the advantages of both PMS and MF. Most PMS providers will apply for MF licences to offer new product

Statsguru: India faces growing financial risks from cybersecurity breaches

The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds

Chessboard promises: Gukesh's win reflects India's growing prowess

Gukesh, for instance, has a five-year sponsorship deal, and his campaign for the world title was backed by a team of six top players who helped with analysis and preparation

Letter and spirit: Constitution will help fulfil citizens' aspirations

The biggest example of its success is the continued peaceful transition of power, reflecting the people's will

Time to focus on export-led Indian miracle as US leans toward isolationism

It is surprising that India has not followed this path even though there have been plenty of examples of export-led economic miracles from the 1950s closer home

Savings-investment conundrum: Domestic savings key to sustainable growth

For growth to be sustainable, it must be financed by higher gross domestic savings because there is not much space to do so through external borrowing

India's smartphone exports breached Rs 20K crore mark in November

Smartphone exports in November reached Rs 20,395 crore, representing a staggering 92 per cent increase over the same month last year, when the figure was Rs 10,634 crore

How COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan accelerated trek to green financing

As the world's third-largest greenhouse gas emitter, India requires over $10 trillion to achieve its net zero emissions target by 2070

An open letter to the RBI Governor: On growth, inflation, rupee challenges

You have come at a time when the growth-inflation dynamics is changing and the rupee is under pressure

Mahakumbh success vital for Brand Uttar Pradesh, $1 trillion economy goal

The successful management of the Mahakumbh will also help Adityanath earn national and international recognition as an efficient administrator

Best of BS Opinion: Trump to Gukesh; Stories of spiral, spins, and surprise

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

A Maverick in Politics: Profound, truthful, and no-holds-barred like Aiyar

From this book we learn of the trials and tribulations of an MP who wants, in all sincerity, to junk caste and class and just "develop" his constituency

Left-arm speedsters: The ethereal charm of pace bowling at its peak

Having a left-arm quick of Arshdeep Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, or an ace up their sleeve

BJP's attack on the American 'deep state' reflects growing global discourse

The idea had been acquiring currency across ideological lines for some time and has been given greater legitimacy by Trump

The chessboard whisperers: Mental coaches in demand after Gukesh's success

With Paddy Upton's client, Gukesh, proving spectacularly successful, chess prodigies from around the world will be in the market for mental coaches

The year we reflected on institutions and their role in political economy

If there is a lesson to takeaway from the institutional turn in political economy, combined with the political currents of populism, it is this: Institutional strength is both vital and fragile

OMC stocks seem attractive after earnings decline and correction

Resumption of more frequent revision in retail prices could be a driver. Policy risk appears low

Less inequality can push growth, poverty alleviation in India: Piketty

Piketty advocated a wealth tax on Indian billionaires to finance social infrastructure