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The RBI's monetary policy framework has worked well, change not required
The trend-inflation rate has hovered close to the target, except mostly in times of excess volatility, and the credibility of the central bank has visibly strengthened
 "The RBI's monetary policy framework has worked well, change not required")
GST 2.0 could boost consumption, but does little to fix deeper weaknesses
GST 2.0 may cushion consumers against US tariffs, but like the 2019 corporate tax cut, it risks being another tactical fix rather than a structural growth strategy
 "GST 2.0 could boost consumption, but does little to fix deeper weaknesses")
Increase cap on overseas investments through MFs for better returns
The advantages of investing overseas through Indian mfs are clear: a stable regulatory framework, competitive fund choices, and the ability to invest small amounts systematically
 "Increase cap on overseas investments through MFs for better returns")
Trump's assault on institutions will be a litmus test of their importance
Do institutions matter? Donald Trump's sustained assault on them will give us an answer
 "Trump's assault on institutions will be a litmus test of their importance")
The first decade of PMJDY: A catalyst for financial inclusion in India
The number of accounts alone doesn't tell the real story: 66.75% are in rural and semi-urban India, and 55.70% belong to women
 "The first decade of PMJDY: A catalyst for financial inclusion in India")
The importance of being Sergio Gor, Trump's new Ambassador to India
The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity for India - he represents both a challenge and an opportunity
 "The importance of being Sergio Gor, Trump's new Ambassador to India")
Best of BS Opinion: How policies, markets and culture leave their mark
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: How policies, markets and culture leave their mark")
Serving vs ruling in a democracy: Rethinking attitudes to governance
Indeed, this is a Perry moment for India, but it is unlikely to be the last - unless we fundamentally rethink governance and adopt jana seva attitude toward citizens. Are people being ruled or served
 "Serving vs ruling in a democracy: Rethinking attitudes to governance")
The rise of right-wing nihilism and its threat to western democracy
German economist Laurenz Guenther studied survey data across 27 European countries. He found that members of parliament were not more progressive than the general public on economic issues
 "The rise of right-wing nihilism and its threat to western democracy")
That Oval Office frame & India: Lessons from Trump's deal with Europe
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India
 "That Oval Office frame & India: Lessons from Trump's deal with Europe")
How about Sholay 2? Half a century on, Sholay still dominates pop culture
Bollywood has an obsession with remakes of cult films and blockbusters
 "How about Sholay 2? Half a century on, Sholay still dominates pop culture")
This round of American exceptionalism is mediocre at best, despite rebound
A lazy interpretation is that critics were simply wrong about the Trump agenda
 "This round of American exceptionalism is mediocre at best, despite rebound")
Bans won't kill gambling, money gaming will just shift to the Dark Web
As attempts to ban card games in Stalinist Russia show, they simply move underground - or, in the case of online gaming, to the Dark Web
Best of BS Opinion: Land reforms, nuclear energy can power Indian economy
Today's Opinion page traverses the regulatory landscape, from land reforms to nuclear power, corporate governance to government divestment and comes away with deep insights into all
 "Best of BS Opinion: Land reforms, nuclear energy can power Indian economy")
True test of independent directors lies in their integrity, not box-ticking
Despite India's robust regulatory framework -strengthened by the 2013 Companies Act and Sebi's listing regulations - the chairman identified a troubling gap between structure and spirit
 "True test of independent directors lies in their integrity, not box-ticking")
Nuclear energy can help power India's economic growth, private push welcome
For decades, state control was justified by concerns over radiation safety, misuse of nuclear material, and strategic security
 "Nuclear energy can help power India's economic growth, private push welcome")
Govt must bite the bullet on land reforms to ease manufacturing growth
How to make land available quickly and cheaply for development, without alienating landowners or eroding their rights, remains a point of contention
 "Govt must bite the bullet on land reforms to ease manufacturing growth")
Govt must implement its 2021 divestment goals with rigour and deadlines
The practice of fixing annual divestment targets in the budgets was designed to tap an additional revenue source to contain the revenue deficit
 "Govt must implement its 2021 divestment goals with rigour and deadlines")
Best of BS Opinion: Rolling the dice on gaming bans, AI rules, and growth
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Rolling the dice on gaming bans, AI rules, and growth")
India must learn from Japan to win the economic war with Donald Trump
Our own negotiations have so far come to nought. We face amongst the highest tariffs of any country. Mr Trump has supplemented his tariffs with claims and threats
 "India must learn from Japan to win the economic war with Donald Trump")