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IMF hasn't questioned GDP growth figures, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India got a 'C' grade only for its national accounts data because the base year used is still 2011 to 2012

Terrain changed, need to up our game to court FDI: CEA Nageswaran

Government reviewing FDI policies as net inflows stay muted; manufacturing push and policy reforms key to attracting investment

Best of BS Opinion: When today's players keep blaming yesterday's script

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

'Tobacco levy neither a new tax nor a cess': FM Nirmala Sitharaman

While the minister said the Centre had surrendered its power to levy excise duty on tobacco in 2017, excise duty did continue after GST - though at a nominal level

Talks on to make Russia-designed nuclear small modular reactors in India

The government had announced the Nuclear Energy Mission in the Union Budget 2025-26, emphasising the development and deployment of five indigenous SMRs by 2033 with an outlay of Rs 20,000 crore

Telcos push OTT platforms to self-verify users, not rely on SIM checks

CAF is a critical regulatory document for compliance, and telecom service providers are audited to ensure its accuracy and integrity. Failure to do so can lead to penalties

Infosys seeing surge in traction among clients for India-based GCCs

Infosys, India's second largest IT services provider, launched its AI-first GCC model last month which accelerates the set up and transformation of GCCs into AI-powered hubs for innovation and growth

Hitan Mehta named CEO of King Charles founded British Asian Trust

Over the past 18 years, London-based Mehta has worked closely with King Charles III, who founded the charity as the Prince of Wales in 2007 and continues as its founding patron

CEC Gyanesh Kumar assumes chair of international poll body for 2026

In his acceptance speech, Kumar highlighted the scale of India's democratic exercise, noting that the country has over 900 million electors across 28 states and eight Union Territories

No near-term triggers for building materials as Q2 growth stays muted

Building materials companies logged mid single-digit Q2FY26 growth amid monsoon disruption, weak retail demand. Brokerages remain split on an H2 rebound as pricing, PVC and competition stay in focus

JSW Steel, JFE to form 50:50 JV for BPSL steel business at ₹15,750 crore

The deal is aimed at bolstering the growth of the two steelmakers, whose partnership goes back to 2009, when they signed a comprehensive agreement

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

Cuellar is accused of agreeing to influence legislation favourable to Azerbaijan and deliver a pro-Azerbaijan speech on the floor of the US House

Upgrad narrows loss for FY25 to ₹273 crore, revenue rises over 5%

The revenue from operations of Upgrad increased by 5.5 per cent to Rs 1,569.3 crore during the reported fiscal from Rs 1,487.62 crore a year ago

Strong political push to seal FTA with India by 2025 end: EU ambassador

"No doubt, there is a strong political commitment to conclude the FTA negotiations by the end of the year," he added

India must build safer roads, enforce laws with tech, reform licensing

We needs to build safer road networks. Stricter enforcement of road laws is essential, supported by technology such as automated surveillance, e-challaning, speed-detection cameras & AI-based tracking

Weaker rupee to help exporters, low inflation means it doesn't pose a risk

In a situation where the balance of payments has turned negative, the currency would be expected to depreciate and act as a stabiliser

Indian economy on strong footing, says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal said the economy is on a strong footing despite global turmoil, citing Q2 growth and export gains in October-November

Between being and nothingness: Yiyun Li picks acceptance as a way of living

Yiyun Li is an award-winning Chinese-American author with multiple novels and short story collections to her name

India e-2W registrations cross 1.18 million; TVS leads, Ola slips in Nov

India's electric two-wheeler market grew 10% in January-November 2025 to 1.18 million registrations. TVS and Bajaj led, while Ola fell sharply in November, Vahan data shows

Birla Estates partners Sikka Group to co-develop ₹1,600 cr Noida project

Birla Estates has tied up with Sikka Group to co-develop a ₹1,600-crore Greater Noida housing project, leveraging new revival policies that allow creditworthy developers to take over stalled projects