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Will RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das get another term or pass the baton?

The match is being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, but the entire financial world is watching it

Best of BS Opinion: Roughhousing in Karnataka, does captain take it all

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25 years after the Matrix: Simulation theory more relevant than ever

Regardless of The Matrix, Nick Bostrom, Elon Musk, or the peculiarities of quantum physics, we might still be living in "base reality."

A fiscally low-cost solution to China's economic growth challenges

China should focus on policies that stimulate entrepreneurship, investment, and economic growth without adding to the government's debt burden

Roughhousing in Karnataka: BJP's deepest division in the opposition

The BJP may be in the Opposition in many states, but nowhere is it as divided as it is in Karnataka

Does the captain still take it all? The changing dynamics of cricket ads

Brand managers have invariably favoured the captain over any of his team members.

Return of bad ideas & missing reformers: Steel lobbying and lost reforms

There are three perfectly timed triggers for this week's column: Old, povertarian instincts are back; the steel industry lobbying for more import duties; and the absence of reformers like A D Shroff

Monetary policy review: A cautiously dovish, par-for-the-course policy

In his interaction with the media, Das described the CRR cut as "normalisation" of its level. It was raised to 4.5 per cent in April 2022 when the last policy-tightening cycle started

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged: A policy addressing market microstructure

In all, the policy has travelled considerable space in addressing the emerging issues in financial services

Best of BS Opinion: Theatre of military command, unusual moves, more

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Overbearing secondary market: Time for business channels to refocus

For the public good, business channels must broaden their focus and look beyond stock market trading

Making POSH work: Govt institutions must lead in ensuring workplace safety

When applied to the public sphere, such as district-level public institutions, the chauvinism of Indian society considerably raises the odds against women complainants

Unusual moves: Investors should tread carefully in smallcaps space

While there are surely pockets of value and potential multibaggers in the smallcap space, investors should be cautious due to the elevated valuations in this part of the market

Biases hinder creation of theatre commands critical for battlefield synergy

Almost five years later, the three services have still not fully understood that joint/theatre commands are not a discussion point

Indian Americans' success story: Talent, meritocracy, and risk-taking

In 1970, there were 0.5 million Indian Americans, a number that had risen to about 1.6 million by 2000

Best of BS Opinion: False alarm, improving national accounts and more

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Adani allegations underline the need for strong governance in India

A swift response from the Indian regulatory system will be crucial to prevent delays in India's strategic progress

Improving GDP calculations: Why accurate national accounts matter

Methodology concerns must be addressed in the new seriesAttention to India's national accounts statistics is overdue, and it is welcome news that the government is taking steps to bring it up to date

Why Trump's tariff threat over Brics currency may be false alarm

While there is a strong case for tariff reduction, India must be prepared to engage with the US establishment more actively to present its position

Best of BS Opinion: Comprehensive review, strengthening cooperatives, more

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