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Indian IT faces $100,000 H-1B shock, but innovation may be the answer

Visa fee hike poses a major challenge for the industry, but it is also an opportunity for cash-rich firms to rethink their model

EU looks east: Why India must seize the moment to clinch its FTA deal

The European Union has shown flexibility in its FTA policy. India must capitalise

In a clear change of strategy, govt turns to tax benefits to boost demand

The 'Festival of Savings' appears to be the new policy instrument to revive and sustain growth

Best of BS Opinion: When comfort and dangers of the dark are intertwined

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BharatGen: Beyond a model, India's AI Manhattan Project in making

Bharat will not simply depend on imported intelligence; it will harness the talents of its best to build it on its own terms

Why proxy firms matter in shaping India's corporate governance path

Critics argue that proxy advisory firms apply criteria that often differ from local regulatory requirements, leading to a lack of uniform recommendations across firms

Digging deep: India's geothermal policy should be pursued with care

India's geothermal endowment is significant, though its share in the energy mix remains negligible

Skilling failure: Govt must streamline delivery models for better outcomes

With the launch of the Skill India Mission, NSDC became nodal implementing agency for myriad skills under this umbrella, a function that demands a significantly different set of managerial abilities

Best of BS Opinion: What shadows of power, policy and betrayal conceal

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WFI 2025: Taste the future with innovation, investment and opportunity

The remarkable success of PMFME micro-entrepreneurs demonstrates WFI's impact. Free stalls place them at the heart of the event, enabling connections with domestic as well as global giants

Trump tariffs and India's options: Shield exports, clean up domestic act

The additional 25 per cent tariff on all our exports to the US due to our import of Russian crude oil puts a huge burden on India. We import around 600 million barrels of oil per year from Russia

AI is at an extreme: Market cap, returns, capex surpass tech-bubble highs

The believers are convinced that AI will solve the demographic and fiscal challenges of the West

Tel Aviv's isolation: A two-state solution remains the global consensus

This represents a major shift in attitudes in the West, and is a reflection of the increasing isolation on the international stage being endured by Tel Aviv following its continuing war on Gaza Strip

A simplified GST structure: Revenue collection must be closely tracked

A simplified GST structure will help all stakeholders. The government expects that lower GST rates, along with income-tax relief, will boost consumption

Indian exceptionalism over as Trump ends US special treatment consensus

The US' relations with Pakistan appear to be on the upswing, without any objective reason why this should be so

Best of BS Opinion: From Trump's H-1B shock to Harris's short run

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GST reforms: Festival cheer for consumers but many suppliers face IDR

In his Independence Day speech, our Prime Minister announced a Diwali gift by way of significant reductions in the GST rates and simplification of processes

Trump's H-1B visa salvo: Costly for US firms, boon for India's economy

Students in the US on F-1 visas may be spared if they convert to H-1Bs without leaving - a strong incentive to remain in the country and push for permanent residency

Saudi Arabia-Pakistan dynamics: India must consider collateral impact

Israel's bombing of Qatar has signalled that the Trump White House has given Binyamin Netanyahu a carte blanche in the region

A shock to IT: Indian companies should take the H-1B hit and move on

The decision also shows that Mr Trump is becoming more radical with his time in office, not less