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A new beginning: Geopolitical shifts drive the reset in Indo-Canadian ties

For all the visible diplomatic affability, hard geopolitical realities have dictated the swiftness with which both sides have worked to revive relations

Uncertainty continues: IMF highlights risks beyond trade, investment

It is worth noting that tariffs are not the only uncertainty. Policy changes related to immigration, for instance, will also affect growth in both advanced and low-income countries

The forex chest's swell: Valuation gains to lift India's reserves

But when capital flows are volatile, as has happened this financial year, even financing a low CAD can become challenging and put pressure on the currency

2D materials: India's chance to leapfrog in the semiconductor race

India must prioritise 2D materials to leapfrog in semiconductors, quantum computing, and energy tech, securing strategic IP, economic growth, and global influence

A clean slate for India and Canada: Time to revive ties and reset strategy

It is an opportunity for both India and Canada to make gains from the crisis that the world is going through by reaffirming trust in each other

Best of BS Opinion: How the world is composing a new playlist for progress

Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

The global internet challenge: AI era demands new governance consensus

The role of governments in influencing policy choices in internet governance has now been established. The previously dominant role of the US government has been diluted

High-voltage reforms: Draft power law could be a game changer for sector

Most significantly, the amendments propose to allow distribution licensees to supply power through shared networks.

A Nobel for innovation: Without a creative culture, growth will not happen

The lesson from last year's Nobel, which was awarded to scholars of institutional economics, was that long-term growth emerges from the institutional basis of an economy

State-level race in per capita income: Tracking shifts in NSDP rankings

Every state in the East, comprising Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, lost its ranking. West Bengal mirrored Punjab in sliding 13 positions

Top jobs at PSBs: Pride and prejudice over opening doors to private talent

Opening top positions at public sector banks for private candidates is a welcome move. Delinking their salary from the IAS is the next logical step

Best of BS Opinion: Starmer visit shows room for growth in India-UK trade

Today's Opinion pieces look at the potential for growth in India-UK trade, the hurdles to the Gaza peace plan, India's geopolitical opportunity, and Trump's hidden call for global change

Energy drives new Great Games as Russia-China deal prompts India rethink

The Chinese side is yet to confirm the Russian statements, but not because of any concerns about western sanctions

Tech turns the new currency for forex trade amid shifting geopolitics

The new system will use emerging technologies to complete transactions instantly - a process that typically takes about 36-48 hours

Consumer protection: Any legal heir can pursue case after consumer's demise

The Delhi High Court emphasised that the Consumer Protection Act must be construed liberally: it permits a remote-degree legal heir or any family member to file a complaint

Trump's rebranding of climate change is aimed more at global regime change

Trump's UN address targets global discontent, framing climate action as elite-driven, turning science into a political wedge for ideological gain

India must seize strategic geopolitical opening US-China face-off offers

Amid US-China trade tensions and economic vulnerabilities, India must seize the "China +1" opportunity, deepen reforms, secure FTAs, and globalise its firms for long-term growth

Easygoing, transparent UK-India relationship has room for expansion

Starmer's India visit strengthens economic and security ties, with £1.3 billion Indian investments in the UK and deeper collaboration in fintech, biotech, and naval operations

Known unknowns in Gaza: Lack of clarity mars Trump's ambitious peace plan

Hamas rejects Trump-led peace plan as doubts linger over hostages, Israeli withdrawals, and post-war governance in Gaza, casting uncertainty over durable peace

To build a developed India, RBI must move beyond micromanagement

RBI eases forex compliance: exporters and importers can reconcile smaller bills, merchant traders get longer timelines, and rupee vostro accounts gain investment flexibility