Bs Opinion
A 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' test: Risks of reforms without consultation
Between the farm laws and Agnipath, you could say the Modi government erred in taking its most loyal constituencies for granted: Hindi-heartland farmers and soldiers
 "A 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' test: Risks of reforms without consultation")
Why cutting capital gains tax may not bring foreign investment to India
Income should be taxed on the same principle, whether it comes from labour or capital beyond ideology
 "Why cutting capital gains tax may not bring foreign investment to India")
How India's finance brands turned the 'Bhabhi' into a trusted voice
From the intimidating bank manager to the trusted Bhabhi, finance has found a new face
 "How India's finance brands turned the 'Bhabhi' into a trusted voice")
Amid Karnataka Congress tensions, a leadership test for DK Shivakumar
The strongest Congress government in Karnataka in 37 years looks to be its weakest
 "Amid Karnataka Congress tensions, a leadership test for DK Shivakumar")
CR7 heads out: Ronaldo leaves behind a legacy beyond goals and records
Fans will long squabble over whether Messi or Ronaldo is entitled to the 'greatest of all time' accolade... this is a pointless exercise
 "CR7 heads out: Ronaldo leaves behind a legacy beyond goals and records")
Making outsourcing work
Outsourcing strengthens banking only when risks are managed effectively
 "Making outsourcing work")
India needs focused investment and public infrastructure to lead in AI
India's advantage lies not in emulating the US or China, but in creating a blue ocean of its own
 "India needs focused investment and public infrastructure to lead in AI")
Now, to govern
Democrats must build credible policies
 "Now, to govern")
The macro-micro Nobel in economics
A very consequential award for economic policy and people's lives
 "The macro-micro Nobel in economics")
Buildup to the day of 'infamy'
How Tata Trusts' unity began to unravel soon after Ratan Tata's death, leading to the turmoil of September
 "Buildup to the day of 'infamy'")
Accounting deficiencies
Issues raised by the CAG should be addressed
 "Accounting deficiencies")
India can't afford to ignore money growth
With inflation expectations difficult to measure in India's context, monetary aggregates offer a valuable cross-check
 "India can't afford to ignore money growth")
A relook at food subsidy
Estimates on poverty reduction should be used to usher in a targeted scheme for free foodgrain
 "A relook at food subsidy")
COP31 and the world's 35x35 plan
Raising electricity's share in energy consumption to 35 per cent by 2035 may look attractive. But is it the right ambition for India?
 "COP31 and the world's 35x35 plan")
India's grid-scale moment
Batteries will power the future economy. India must seize the opportunity to build a globally competitive industry that goes beyond lithium-ion
 "India's grid-scale moment")
Best of Opinion: Are systems capable of putting capital to productive use?
The question is not simply how much capital is available, but who directs it, under what incentives, and whether the system is capable of putting it to productive use
 "Best of Opinion: Are systems capable of putting capital to productive use?")
Go beyond banking
An efficient financial structure will support growth
 "Go beyond banking")
Yes, blame the state
From sanitation and transport to industrial innovation, the state shapes the systems and incentives that determine public behaviour and business performance.
 "Yes, blame the state")
Time to revisit Narasimham report
There are multiple reforms that could be undertaken in the banking sector, including reform of state-owned banks, without necessarily privatising them
AI capex boom
Global tech investors are evaluating returns
 "AI capex boom")