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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

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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

Elites' capitulation: Trump's second term reshapes America's power dynamics

With tech CEOs and other elites bowing to Mr Trump, the air is going out of the old liberal order

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TV channels pitching in-show influencers is the new crossover experiment

It comprises 3.5 to 5 million influencers, two large media-tech platforms (Google and Meta) and a bevy of digital agencies

China turns to Global South ahead of Trump tariffs, India needs to be wary

China has been very conservative in its fiscal policy, and has strictly followed an informal limit of 3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) on fiscal deficits

Dissanayake's India visit marks positive shift in Sri Lanka's foreign ties

On Monday, statements from Mr Dissanayake assured India that he would not allow Sri Lankan territory to be used in a way that would be detrimental to India's interests

Simultaneous polls: Gains must be weighed against Constitutional concerns

The idea of holding simultaneous elections is not new for India. In fact, elections for many years after Independence were held simultaneously

Lack of regulatory clarity could drive away private ESG finance for India

Political shift is affecting ESG investing

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

Reassessing Nehruvian policies: Growth, education, and social change

The policies of the first decade-and-a half of planned development are better characterised as Nehruvian Humanism

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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)

Market regulator Sebi's new product: MF's efficiency, PMS' control

New product poses a threat to the PMS industry by combining the advantages of both PMS and MF. Most PMS providers will apply for MF licences to offer new product

Chessboard promises: Gukesh's win reflects India's growing prowess

Gukesh, for instance, has a five-year sponsorship deal, and his campaign for the world title was backed by a team of six top players who helped with analysis and preparation