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Best of BS Opinion: The PSU disconnect, Rethinking Broadcast Bill, more

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Hindenburg 2.0: Sebi must fix two systemic issues to strengthen processes

The episode has raised two issues that must be addressed - first, of stock manipulation and violation of public shareholding norms via offshore funds, and second, disclosure norms for decision makers

The PSU disconnect

Political calculations may have slowed privatisation, but economic policies to improve the public sector's performance brook no delay

Rethinking the Broadcast Bill

To prevent online video from mirroring linear TV, the Bill needs a thorough overhaul

Youth employment: Why it's a more pressing issue for India than others

The road ahead needs a concerted effort to develop comprehensive strategies that not only create jobs but also ensure these opportunities are accessible to youth across all regions and demographics

Best of BS Opinion: Safety essential for sustainable growth and more

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Upgrading ITIs: Need to make vocational training truly aspirational

A ranking system may encourage private-sector ITIs to improve. But to be meaningful, the starting point needs to be convincing more young people to enrol and getting better job placement guarantees

A slice of Britain: Bharti's BT deal will play out in the long run

Amid demands for consistent and reliable telecom service, there might be an excellent opportunity for those who wish to invest in new 5G infrastructure

Consumption tailwinds

A raft of factors can whet spending propensity

Safety essential for sustainable growth

Ensuring safe working conditions is more than a moral obligation---it is crucial for economic success

Best of BS Opinion: Invention factory: New India dawning and more

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Dhaka's next tasks

Stability and economic progress will have to be restored

India needs to do more to win over people of Bangladesh

India must do more, such as helping its economy revive, to win the minds of people in Bangladesh.

Invention factory: New India dawning

Invention versus innovation

How to make tax officials accountable

The proposed simplification of the tax code offers a chance to instil accountability, following the model of the Public Service Guarantee Acts

A leg-up from Sebi

The ratio of the effort of following the Sebi rules and the reward that the business brings is simply not attractive enough

Regulations have helped fintechs in governance

Fintechs in India have a young, technologically savvy population and a well-placed digital infra. Steps taken to ensure regulatory clarity and transparency are improving investor sentiment

Paris blues

India had many near misses at Olympics

Bank deposits: Barking up the wrong tree?

Despite efforts to boost deposit growth, credit growth is outpacing deposits. Traditional strategies are not working. Are we missing the big picture?

Best of BS Opinion: The end of complacency, Bangladesh's gamble, more

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