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Best of BS Opinion: Uncertainty rules in a world in flux

Thanks to President Donald Trump, not just the world but even the US Fed remains in a state of suspense over how his tariff-threats will pan out in the real world

The real culprit on trade: China, not Trump, broke trading system

The interregnum of a Democratic administration under President Joe Biden did little to reverse Mr Trump's original actions destabilising the global trading order

Time for a relook at tax on buybacks to boost shareholder returns

The legal and regulatory framework governing buybacks is primarily under the Companies Act, 2013, and the Sebi Buyback of Securities Regulations, introduced in 1998 and updated in 2018 and 2023

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

All EOU, AAH, SEZ exports during extended period should get Rodtep benefits

Rodtep scheme seeks to refund the duties/taxes/levies, at Central, State and local level, borne on manufacture and distribution of the exported product, which are not rebated through any other schemes

The liquidity conundrum: Rate cuts need right balance in financial system

How much liquidity do we need: Appropriate, adequate, or abundant? To inject growth instinct, adequate liquidity needs to complement rate cut

Regulators must adapt as technology changes the insurance landscape

Companies are using insurance technology, or insurtech, to prevent fraud, process claims promptly, and offer personalised services to customers

Why investors should opt for MFCentral for direct MF transactions

MFCentral makes direct plan MF transactions more robust by eliminating the middleman and also significantly reduces the risk of mis-selling

Best of BS Opinion: When progress is like holding a lit match in the wind

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The children's Constitution: A fresh take for young and old alike

A bunch of illustrated books are introducing children to the Constitution and its cherished values in a uniquely engaging way- and adults might discover something new too

People at 'dheerga ayush' companies learn, grow and stay curious

Fulfilment presumes that there is some deep ambition and a personal purpose. It may be prosaic, like feeding your family, or philosophical, like providing music as soup for the soul

A leader & 19 months: Lal Bahadur Shastri's legacy beyond Tashkent peace

Among Shastri's contributions were the Green Revolution, appointing C Subramaniam as his food minister, and recognising the talent of M S Swaminathan

A world much like the 1930s: Echoes of war, tariffs, and autocracy

But three key differences make today even more alarming

The US Federal Reserve is driving blind as policy uncertainty dominates

On tariffs, prognosticators are struggling to understand the logic and legal basis behind Trump's so-called "reciprocal tariff" plan set for April 2

Artificial intelligence & India: The Modi model of technology diffusion

While much of the public discourse has been around this stack of Digital Public Goods and their population-scale impact, the role of leadership has been underappreciated

Best of BS Opinion: Banking, economy, and justice face mounting strain

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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

A Ministry of Finance for 21st century: Restructuring for future challenges

Finance ministries worldwide drive economic reforms. It's time to restructure India's to meet the challenges of tomorrow

'Tareekh Pe Justice' uncovers institutional failures behind slow justice

The slow pace of our justice system is often blamed on a lack of resources, but Tareekh Pe Justice argues this misdiagnosis hides deeper institutional failures