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Best of BS Opinion: How to get FDI up 10 times, underutilised data, more

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Kudos to CBIC for dropping difficult CGST Rules, reducing compliance burden

When goods are exported without IGST payment under bond or letter of undertaking, the ITC of GST paid on related inputs and input services remains unutilised

Consumer protection: Bank not liable for lack of pledged goods cover

The National Commission noted that merely because the bank had obtained the previous policy did not absolve the customer of its primary responsibility to obtain coverage

Automation, emerging technology help Indian ports to scale up capacity

India has committed to invest Rs 80 trn for port development. It has built a digital platform called Ulip that allows industry to access logistics datasets on govt systems

Underutilised data: GST transactions are a rich mine for policymakers

The GSTN's concerns about privacy and security are important and must be respected, but they are not insurmountable

Affordable health care: Greater policy focus required to strengthen infra

Although public spending on health has increased in recent years, it continues to remain low compared to other countries

Why is FDI important for India's economic growth and development process?

To get a 10x gain in FDI, we need to solve the deeper issues. The problems in India are reminiscent of those seen in China, on a smaller scale

Sustaining the cotton revolution is vital for the textile sector's growth

Urgent measures are imperative to rejuvenate the cotton revolution through inducting new genetically engineered seeds and modern technology

From perestroika to glasnost: Efforts underway to make insurance inclusive

All efforts are on to make insurance inclusive and attract global investors. The second, and concluding, part of the column on 25 years of the insurance industry

Best of BS Opinion: Tough days ahead for big tech, man of promise, more

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BJP's muscular approach in NE falters, but party sticks to its strategy

Manipur represents the BJP's unique ideological approach to governing Northeast by playing identity politics jiu-jitsu. It hasn't gone well yet and is getting worse, but party insists on continuing

AI fabrication raises existential questions about photography's reality

It poses risks of misuse, such as undermining the integrity of legal systems with AI-generated evidence that could lead to wrongful convictions

Indians make up 20% of TIME 100 AI list, but their impact in India unclear

Most of the country's AI efforts have been funnelled through its "IndiaAI" initiative, managed by Mr Vaishnaw's ministry

K Ram Mohan Naidu: TDP's sole face in the Cabinet is known for his promises

Mr Naidu is a promising young spark in the Modi government. And while he is intelligent enough to steer clear of taking sides in corporate rivalry in his sector, his moves will be watched closely

Best of BS Opinion: A new drive, tyranny of the status quo in GST reform

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Seven ways to make India's smart cities smarter and more efficient

But overall, the requirements of a significant uptick in manufacturing investments remain an ongoing policy challenge

Tyranny of GST status quo: Incremental changes fail to address the problem

The reluctance to undertake comprehensive rate rationalisation, fearing revenue loss, is short-sighted

PM E-DRIVE, eBus Sewa: How the schemes may help accelerate EV adoption

The two schemes, with over Rs 14,000 crore allocated to boost EV adoption, focusing on electric two-wheelers, buses, and charging stations, aim to support India's emissions-reduction goals

A safe place for women: Military needs greater gender sensitisation

The military's growing number of women officers highlights the need for gender sensitisation. Recent harassment cases show systemic flaws that must be addressed for true gender equality

Breaking the cycle: Business families must lead in safeguarding women

Despite ongoing reforms and heightened awareness, incidents of violence against women continue to plague our society