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Commerce dept plans mega global meet to boost exports in six product areas

The meet comes against the backdrop of merchandise exports hitting a 25-month low in November amid continued geopolitical tensions as well as a decline in petroleum prices

India's many voices: Conversations on culture, democracy, and dissent

Can writers, artists, or citizens exist in a political vacuum? This collection of conversations by Githa Hariharan delves into culture, democracy, and dissent

EV growth faces charging woes even as carmakers push ahead with launches

India's charging infrastructure lags behind EV demand despite policy incentives

Fed's rate cut disappoints markets, sticky inflation adds to global woes

FOMC projections, dollar surge, and policy uncertainties pressure emerging markets

India's compensatory afforestation efforts need reset, accountability

Poor implementation and data gaps hinder India's push for ecological balance

RBI's many roles hinder core monetary policy mandate, resolution is crucial

Most central banks (CB) are narrowly focused on monetary policy. The RBI has a sprawling mandate. The trouble is these roles contain many inherent conflicts

Best of BS Opinion: Balancing acts and taming beasts in the global circus

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

Steep rise in premium, poor claim experience? Consider porting your policy

Check for loopholes in coverage, like sub-limits, and evaluate whether you need to augment coverage through a super top up policy

Honeymoons can wait, couples make a beeline for pre-wedding 'Photomoon'

The pre-wedding photo-shoot which captures the couple's courtship is the hot new trend in the wedding market

Punjab & Sind Bank secures Rs 3,000 cr via 10 yr infra bond at 7.74%

IIFCL Rs 1,290 crore in two tranches with varying maturities

Best of BS Opinion: Evolution in every frame, the focus of our times

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

Safari Retreats case on GST Council table, SC verdict may be reversed

The SC judgment on the expression "plant or machinery" appears to defeat the intention of the GST Council, the law committee observed

India replaces Italy to bag 10th spot in US trade deficit rankings in 2024

The Trump administration has earmarked clearly three areas on the basis of which it will determine trade negotiations. One clearly is to look at ways to reducing its trade deficit with some countries

The art of leaving: Ashwin quits international cricket without any fanfare

With 537 wickets from 106 Tests, Ashwin is India's second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, behind Anil Kumble

Silver lining: How senior living market is redefining retirement in India

The first of a four-part series on the silver economy focuses on luxury housing projects developed with seniors in mind

Aluminium seen as an outlier among metals; Hindalco better placed

The suspension of bauxite exports by Guinea in Oct'24 has tightened the alumina market

'Think Like The Minimalist': A practical guide for creative minds

Could minimalist thinking offer a formula for creative ads? Two IITians outline a step-by-step process in their book

New Sebi norms: SIFs to target wealthy investors with high-risk appetite

The regulator has laid down a few investing rules and regulations for this strategy. The new product line may have offers across open-ended, close-ended, and interval investment strategies

Corporate governance improves, but India Inc must go beyond compliance

The survey showed 44 per cent of the Nifty 100 companies had between 50 and 74 per cent of NEDs, up from 35 per cent in FY21

Municipal fiscal reforms crucial for addressing urban governance challenges

Decentralising local governance is crucial to empowering municipal bodies with greater administrative autonomy and financial independence