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Not just lateral appointments, India needs major administrative reforms

If India wants to be "Viksit Bharat" in 21st century, it can't do so with a 19th-20th century colonial-style administration. Core govt functions need a more professionally trained civil service

Agri growth: New schemes a timely intervention, should improve outcomes

With no significant advancement since the Green Revolution, there is a pressing need for renewed innovation and investment in the agricultural sector to address current challenges

Rediscovering integration: World Bank argument on trade is worth hearing

Besides the argument that India must re-evaluate its approach to trade pacts, including the RCEP, other in-progress deals like those with the EU and the UK, must be the targets for political attention

Best of BS Opinion: Difficult conversations we must have and more

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Regulatory reforms critical for India's push towards Viksit Bharat

While several government initiatives towards policy and legislative reforms are of critical importance, the challenges faced are more internal than external

Primary driver: How average listing gains are pushing IPO subscriptions

Retail investors would be well advised to approach the market with caution and the exchanges must ensure that only quality issues make it to the market

Protecting gig workers from exploitation: Govt needs a balanced approach

Achieving a careful balance is essential to safeguard these workers' rights and welfare while maintaining the operational viability of the businesses that depend on them

Difficult but crucial: Discussing high immigration and demographic changes

Political correctness should not prevent us from discussing them

Will ELI scheme fix India's jobs crisis? A comprehensive rethink needed

The proposed employment incentive scheme is a commendable start, but it risks worsening India's employment problem

Best of BS Opinion: Investing for the future, Import dependence and more

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Why it makes strategic sense to incentivise domestic chip research

It will offer India the opportunity to become R&D centre to the world without losing valuable IP rights rather than frittering away capital on chip-making, for which it has no known capabilities yet

Import dependence: Crop diversification can improve edible oil production

There is a need to adopt improved farming practices and advanced production technologies to raise productivity and output in the long term to be able to reduce dependence on import

Innovation is key: Why does India's private sector not spend more on R&D?

The one most important reason on why firms may or may not undertake R&D is not government incentives but the absence of competitive forces

Why it will be a mistake to ignore GenAI lessons coming from China

The Chinese borrowed liberally from research in the West. For India, that's a good path to follow, while learning from Chinese developments, without compromising security in any way

Caste remains a crucial factor in Haryana's candidate selection process

Key trends surface in Haryana as Assembly election nominations near

Best of BS opinion: Lessons from the Wayanad tragedy, banking for growth

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Value proposition is key to the success of e-commerce export hubs scheme

The draft modalities are quite detailed but these will need suitable vetting by the revenue department

Wayanad tragedy: Who is responsible for the heart-breaking landslides?

In this age of climate change, the lessons from Wayanad are clear: Learn and change, or perish

Do policy reversals make a difference to the problem of private investment?

Harmony and optimism in overall culture helps foster animal spirits. When the culture is infused with anger and violence, it is hard for private persons to make the leap of faith required in investing

Banking for growth: PMJDY has improved financial inclusion. What next?

With deposit and credit facilities broadly in place, the government should now focus on spreading financial and digital literacy