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Bureaucratic interventions in the form of QCOs hurt Indian manufacturing

Steel is a case in point. The industry is naturally concerned about the impact of overcapacity in China, which might render Indian-made steel uncompetitive

US needs to look beyond tariffs to counter China's factory dominance

To counter China's trade dominance and boost US manufacturing and jobs, a strategy beyond high tariffs is essential

Best of BS Opinion: Rethinking India's path to progress and sustainability

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

Our India centre global innovation hub, not low-cost back office: Jayabalan

Jayabalan said the India GTDC is playing a crucial role for driving global innovations at the firm and the plan is to continue scaling up the centre both in terms of capacity and capabilities

Best friend of a small business is small practice: ACCA Helen Brand

Brand said that small firms need to upgrade tech and India can have its own big four firm through consolidation of smaller firms

Assembly elections 2025: Two-pronged litmus test for AAP's 'Delhi model'

Both BJP and Congress are chalking out strategies to make the most of the anti-incumbency that may have set in during the Aam Aadmi Party's 10 years in office

Parties take yatra route in Bihar as politicians gear up for Assembly polls

While CM Nitish Kumar is seeking to consolidate his party's woman vote base, Tejashwi Yadav is trying an image makeover for the RJD

The market is irrational right now: ICICI Prudential AMC's Anish Tawakley

Tawakley talks about his hits and misses in 2024 as a fund manager, and the opportunities and key risks for the markets in the year ahead

There is a new favourite: Why midcaps are outperforming smallcaps

Smallcaps thrown off stride as regulatory hurdles and high valuations take the reins

Dip, rebound: A Teflon resilience in markets that won't let declines stick

Investors who bought the dip since 2022 have reaped bigger returns from sharper rebounds

Market gravity reverses and drawing foreign capital towards the US

Money moves west: Surge into the US creates a 'crowded' trade, primed for relief rallies

Street Signs: Blow for unlisted trading platforms, LIC boost for REIT mkt

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India has made its first investment in a real estate investment trust (Reit), marking a milestone more than five years after the product's launch in India

2024, a rear view: Mint Road balances continuity and change in governance

Mint Road saw a new incumbent at the helm, followed through on its regulatory and governance initiatives even as the wait continues on a few fronts

Focus on cutting unnecessary expenses, boosting income: MP CM Mohan Yadav

A key aspect of the government's efforts has been reducing non-essential expenditure to strengthen the state's income and facilitate holistic growth

DGCA issues show-cause notice to Akasa Air over plane maintenance lapses

Issues show-cause notice to airline after noticing poor maintenance standards during a spot check at Bengaluru airport

India's cement sector sees a concrete 2024 with over 10 major deals

Cement assets attracted both acquisitions and fresh financial investments worth over $3.5 bn

Govt aims to secure Russian crude oil term deal by next financial year

Falling crude prices, shrinking global demand growth, and Rosneft's focus on India, make the timing right

Fog plan: DIAL completes airfield construction, sets up German hangar

DIAL has taken a slew of steps to reduce flight disruptions during foggy winter season

Centre must remove unnecessary obstacles for steel import clearances

The government has also introduced registration requirements such as steel import monitoring system (SIMS), paper import monitoring system (PIMS)

Hurt in Covid-19, MSMEs recover slowly as initiatives for them continue

Share of credit outstanding to MSMEs by scheduled commercial banks as a percentage of outstanding non-food credit is tepid