Page 30 - Editorial Comment

Size and scale: Regulation should enable companies to scale up faster

However, gaining access to technology is not the only problem small and medium-sized businesses are facing

Clean up: Air, water crises in Delhi demand better fund deployment

The 'Control of Pollution' scheme was launched in 2018 to monitor the three kinds of pollution across India, and is fully funded by the government

Currency drivers: Rupee gains in March, outlook tied to US policy

The US policy outlook, particularly on the trade front, remains uncertain, with implications for global currency markets

Learning to grow: Strengthening education can drive economic growth

Increased access to higher-education facilitates more workers to take up high-skill jobs

All above board: Sebi's move on disclosures a step in the right direction

Sebi board has decided to constitute a high-level panel, which will comprehensively review "the provisions relating to conflict of interest, disclosures pertaining to property, investments, etc

Fare play: Are DGCA's information demands on airfares excessive?

The DGCA does monitor airfares randomly every month to ensure that they do not exceed the price range set by airlines

Climate concerns: Changing rainfall patterns threaten agriculture

In 2024, India experienced extreme weather events on 322 days, up from 318 in 2023, affecting around 4.07 million hectares of crop area

Trade uncertainty: US trade policy can complicate the Fed's choices

The administration's policies on immigration, for instance, will have longer-term consequences for the US economy

A new innings for IPL: This premier cricket tournament needs to evolve

As a "charitable organisation", the riches that the BCCI earns from the IPL are tax-free so long as the money is used to further the objective of promoting cricket

Business of trust: IndusInd Bank events raise concerns over governance

While the bank has tasked an external agency to review the issues, reports suggest that discrepancy arose on account of derivatives positions taken by the bank to hedge its foreign-exchange exposure

Lessons from a pandemic: Honest reckoning can prepare India for next crisis

An honest reckoning can prepare India for the next crisis

Risk adjustments: Change on derivatives mkt must be well considered

The mathematical complexity of calculations would increase with the proposed method

Vladimir Putin's 30-day ceasefire: Strategic ploy or genuine peace bid?

The key condition that the Kremlin has spelt out is a complete cessation of foreign military aid and the provision of intelligence information to Kyiv

Customer first: Banks must focus on customer service across the system

Given that India has seen a significant adoption of digital payments, the quality of service in the banking and financial sector has become extremely important

Power planning: Proactive management key to preventing shortages

The Grid Controller of India, the NLDC's parent organisation, has predicted a one-in-three chance of a shortfall in May alone

Tracking dietary diversity: Time to turn our attention to quality of food

Policies related to food and nutrition security will need to broaden their scope from cereal security to healthy diets

Solar flare: How simple fixes can turn PMSGMBY into a game changer

With summers growing hotter, there is an urgent need for India to lower its dependence on thermal power

Law and disorder: States must spend more on adequate police forces

Under-policing is not just a serious and obvious risk for public safety, especially for vulnerable sections, it has implications for small businesses

Satcom policy needed: Govt must streamline processes for satellite telecom

Government approval to Starlink, especially security clearance, is another loose end that needs attention

Shifting to decentralised storage for derisking data and enhancing security

Decentralised storage infra is easy to install, move and manage, and it doesn't require the heavy investments of data centres. It reduces risks of outage and cyberattacks