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Trump is winning the tariff war hands down; markets remain unshaken

His tariffs are bringing in higher revenues, shielding American industry - and the markets remain unshaken

Best of BS Opinion: When the earth shakes beneath power, policy, and trade

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India must seek carbon safeguards for small firms in FTA talks with EU

The EU is India's second-largest export market. India exported $70 billion worth of merchandise to the EU in 2023, out of which CBAM-covered commodities were worth $7.3 billion

Decision to hold rates appropriate and prudent, MPC unanimity a surprise

The RBI governor's post-policy conference also stated that uncertainty on tariff negotiations made any quantification on the growth impact difficult at this juncture

Stakes for India and the US are very high, need a win-win trade deal

Even the 27 collective countries of the European Union - despite having a much larger market than the United States

Reckoning in Dhaka: A year since the coup, Bangladesh is in a shambles

An indecisive "interim" government under Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus is increasingly prey to non-democratic Islamists, who envisage a Bangladeshi caliphate. None of this augurs well for the country

RBI has done its part, solutions to external disruptions lie elsewhere

The MPC also reduced its inflation projection for this financial year from 3.7 per cent to 3.1 per cent, which is significantly lower than the target of 4 per cent

Status quo on policy: Is this the end of the Reserve Bank's easing cycle?

With the rise in inflation from the fourth quarter, possibility of another rate cut uncertain, unless growth plays spoilsport

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States must fix their own economies, address deeper structural cracks

The data suggests that of all states and Union Territories, 12 had their debt-to-GSDP ratio higher than 35 per cent in 2023-24, while around 24 had their debt above 20 per cent

A smart pay-per-view model could reshape film distribution economics

While Mr Khan's film earned over ₹250 crore in theatres, it reached only 2-3 per cent of the population

India's diplomacy needs to move from demonstrative style to hard substance

We don't have to produce another Henry Kissinger, but we must go beyond making statements on the wars now threatening world peace

Leadership call, control, and continuity; what's brewing at the Tata group

In extending the term of executive chairman N Chandrasekaran, Tata Trusts has added additional clauses as adjuncts in the group's leadership journey

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Retail's tug of war: India needs smart policies for ecommerce, local retail

The retailer in India traditionally provides a low-margin service, frequently provides credit, and may source merchandise for specific needs

RBI monetary policy: Room for more easing ahead amid geopolitical shifts

Since June, retail inflation sprang fresh downside surprises to reach six-year low of 2.1% y/y. Average CPI inflation in 2025-26 will likely undershoot the RBI's downwardly revised projection of 3.7%

Law and disorder: Recent judgments highlight poor police capabilities

Both cases have vitiated the lives of the accused for almost two decades and precluded closure for the families of the victims

Microsoft's denial to Nayara Energy shows India's overlooked weaknesses

We have allowed these vulnerabilities to grow over the decades because of inaction

Resolution process: Govt must address emerging gaps in the IBC framework

Even as the matter is being heard in the court, the government would be well advised not to ignore the earlier judgment

Our tariff, non-tariff barriers should be cut in our own interest

A US trade delegation is expected in India later this month and hopefully, the negotiators will strike a fair deal acceptable to both countries soon