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As US ties fray under Trump, second-gen reforms are India's best defence
The US will eventually realise that India cannot be bullied, but things may get much worse before they get better
 "As US ties fray under Trump, second-gen reforms are India's best defence")
Coming up in 2026: A tale of three IPOs to script a new story for India Inc
Three mega IPOs, from diverse businesses and historic relevance, could script a new story for India Inc
 "Coming up in 2026: A tale of three IPOs to script a new story for India Inc")
Best of BS Opinion: Fragile flames of reform, farming and markets
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Fragile flames of reform, farming and markets")
Time to stop abusing Indian business houses, trust will help them build
Unhinged attacks on Indian business houses and their so-called trader mentality are unjustified
 "Time to stop abusing Indian business houses, trust will help them build")
Horticulture push: Diversification can lift farm incomes, living standards
If India can align technology adoption, efficient market integration, and supportive policies, horticulture has the potential to become the durable engine of farm growth
 "Horticulture push: Diversification can lift farm incomes, living standards")
A GST reset: Simplify the tax structure to boost revenue collection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced in his Independence Day address that the GST system would be rationalised
 "A GST reset: Simplify the tax structure to boost revenue collection")
India caught between Donald Trump's betrayal and China's diplomatic charm
India faces a diplomatic rethink as Trump imposes tariffs and China reaches out, but history reminds New Delhi not to trust either blindly
 "India caught between Donald Trump's betrayal and China's diplomatic charm")
High manufacturing costs may erode India's gains from reforms, trade deals
Post-tariffs, a slew of reforms have been proposed by many commentators, and indeed almost all of those would be welcome
 "High manufacturing costs may erode India's gains from reforms, trade deals")
Best of BS Opinion: India's global ties, trade battles, and health debates
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: India's global ties, trade battles, and health debates")
Safety with affordability: New rules on medical devices should balance them
Imports should be restricted to original manufacturers or certified partners, while devices that are too old or have exceeded usage thresholds should be barred
 "Safety with affordability: New rules on medical devices should balance them")
From rivals to partners: Sino-Indian relations see a cautious reset
The fact that an article on the Xi-Modi meet appeared on the front page of the China Daily, the Chinese Communist Party's mouthpiece, suggests a significant shift in Beijing's outlook
 "From rivals to partners: Sino-Indian relations see a cautious reset")
Domestic champions, global laggards: The road to global manufacturing power
The only way to be a globally competitive manufacturing power is to ensure that the domestic market is aligned to the cost and quality demanded by global markets
 "Domestic champions, global laggards: The road to global manufacturing power")
As renewables replace coal, India's Viksit Bharat target faces energy test
Changes in energy mix will majorly impact the growth in coal demand, mining activity, and associated employment
 "As renewables replace coal, India's Viksit Bharat target faces energy test")
Best of BS Opinion: India's tariff woes will need careful handling
Today's Opinion Page is dominated by the issue of US tariffs, and what India can do to mitigate its effects. How will it impact India's GDP, and is turning to China really a wise call. Read on.
 "Best of BS Opinion: India's tariff woes will need careful handling")
US tariffs: A wakeup call to improve India's trade competitiveness
It is unbelievable that India's refusal to acknowledge the role of the US in ending 'Operation Sindoor' should lead to such harsh measures
 "US tariffs: A wakeup call to improve India's trade competitiveness")
Oil industry makes the digital leap to cut costs and lift efficiency
Fossil fuel companies are setting up digital oilfields to improve efficiency, cut costs, and enhance customer satisfaction amid focus on renewable energy
 "Oil industry makes the digital leap to cut costs and lift efficiency")
Monetary transmission of a different kind: Road map for borrowing success
Despite a 1 percentage point rate cut, bond yields have been rising, and the spread between government securities and SDL as well as corporate papers is widening
 "Monetary transmission of a different kind: Road map for borrowing success")
Faltering ties with US drive deeper bilateral ties between India, Japan
Modi's Tokyo visit boosts India-Japan ties with 21 pacts, $67 bn investment push, and deeper cooperation amid US trade tensions and Indo-Pacific challenges
 "Faltering ties with US drive deeper bilateral ties between India, Japan")
Among the challenges ahead for India, trade is the biggest risk to growth
Nearly all segments of the economy supported growth in the first quarter
 "Among the challenges ahead for India, trade is the biggest risk to growth")
India can't do without coal, but can reduce emissions using tech, biomass
India must cut emissions from coal power with efficiency upgrades, biomass co-firing, and policy reforms while scaling up clean energy
 "India can't do without coal, but can reduce emissions using tech, biomass")