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As in the past, projections of low oil prices till 2030 are wrong again
Short-term weakness masks the supply crunch building later in the decade as demand stays firm and forward prices mislead again
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Best of BS Opinion: Who ends the awkward silence after an argument?
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India must continue with path-breaking Atal Bhujal Yojana to protect water
Participatory groundwater management is the lifeline of India's economy and society
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Labour codes a step in right direction, but face a long road of reforms
Reforms modernise a tangled legal regime and open new opportunities, yet overtime rules, size controls and paternalistic mandates still limit true choice for workers
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Income tax compliance: Gains and gaps amid high share of nil returns
TDS, compliance rules and policy shifts have reshaped filing patterns, but rising nil returns and stagnant tax-paying filings point to gaps that need closer scrutiny
Banking on a bargain: Sandesara settlement raises important questions
The brothers, who had managed to abscond on the Albanian passport in 2017 and were running an oil and gas business in Nigeria, had a long list of cases against them
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Policy framework: Sustained improvement will boost economic confidence
In the context of fiscal management, the IMF noted that with a revision in the gross domestic product base in 2026, India should revisit debt targets to make them more ambitious
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Best of BS Opinion: When the engines roar but the wheels refuse to move
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India's child deprivation problem requires urgent, systemic reform
Further, development-aid cuts could lead to 4.5 million additional under-five deaths by 2030 and push six million children out of school by next year
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Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls
Bihar's last-minute scheme reflects a broader shift toward unconditional transfers, even as many states run revenue deficits and debt levels climb
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US trade deals multiply but are offering little certainty or durability
A wave of new trade agreements under Trump 2.0 offers concessions to Asian partners, but their executive-order nature leaves room for renegotiation and continued uncertainty
Sharp fall in inflation strengthens case for RBI to ease rates again
The MPC reduced the policy repo rate by 100 basis points this year, and its decision in the December meeting will depend largely on how it expects the inflation rate to evolve in the coming quarters
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Best of BS Opinion: Moving cautiously like a street under VIP movement
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Let's not fight rupee depreciation: A calibrated slide may be desirable
If movements in the exchange rate can help equilibrate "external balances", monetary and fiscal policy is freed up to focus on trying to achieve "internal balance"
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Weighty matters for cars: CAFE row overlooks public-policy objectives
From the point of view of optimal urban-traffic management and, indirectly, urban pollution and public-health objectives, this exemption could, however, be seen as unexceptionable
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An AI compact: The world needs operational standards to avert risks
In a world where AI can be weaponised as easily as it can be used for the public good, the cost of inaction could be heavy
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US exit from COP 30 puts onus on EU, China, India to drive climate action
India, being a distant third emitter, has been progressing well in meeting its climate commitments. It is ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index in 2025 (against China's 55th rank)
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A new phase of policymaking emerges with committee-led governance
The government has also succeeded in conveying a message that it is sharply focused on reforms that improve the ease of doing business
Why India should selectively reopen door to investment from China
cGiven modern financial engineering, this effort is not absolutely straightforward, but it is one that many major economies are undertaking in an age of increasing geoeconomic contestation
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Best of BS Opinion: Navigating through tight but high-stakes openings
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