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NSS at 75: Strengthening statistical systems for Viksit Bharat by 2047

The strong connection with academia that existed in the first 20 years needs to be revitalised to support effective policymaking in India's journey towards a Viksit Bharat

Best of BS Opinion: Tasks for new Haryana govt, manufacturing sector, more

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Wait and watch: Geopolitical threats to inflation outcomes have increased

Crises in West Asia and consequent volatility in prices of petrochemicals have historically led to inflation spikes and broader economic instability in India

Female entrepreneurship: Govt must focus on mkt linkages, access to finance

Specific schemes tailored to the needs of women entrepreneurs, including flexible loans, collateral-free options, integration with global markets, and mentorship networks can help

How Haryana's new govt can sustain and expand recent economic gains

The state cannot take its outperformance for granted

Reliance-Disney merger holds promise for media business, but details matter

The merger will create a consolidated entity this market has never seen before. And it is, rightly, worrying. But it also contains the seeds of the argument for the merger

RBI monetary policy preview: Expecting more nimble and prudent guidance

CPI-based inflation is expected to broadly align near the RBI's projection of 4.5% in 2024-25, despite perishable food price shock due to repeated weather aberrations

Best of BS Opinion: Status quo on rate; stance too may not change and more

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Risk of another US port worker strike looming threat for exporters

In India, the trade union movement is very fragmented and at its weakest since independence. So, the fears of workers disrupting critical activities like port operations are very low

India's economy: Glass permanently half full on the road to development

Only three-four countries in the past 100 years have transformed themselves into developed nations - Japan, Taiwan, South Korea; and China in the 1990s

Global innovation frenzy: Can India match the pace of tech growth?

India also has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines?

Moon rock: Chandrayaan-4 a test for Isro's ambitious manned moon mission

Isro's ambitions have grown along with its successes. Alongside Chandrayaan-4, the Cabinet also cleared a Venus orbital mission, which will be even more challenging

Productivity boost: India's increasing R&D spending may not be enough

While it is essential to have large corporations leverage economies of scale, the government must ensure that firms do not use their dominant positions to stifle competition

Retail investors vs algorithms: A battle of lambs to slaughter?

Most of the 93 per cent, who rely on their own half-baked strategies or strategies rented from brokers, are sure to lose money in F&O trading

Regulations to taxes: How India made M&A easier for its companies

M&A activity in India has largely been unaffected by geopolitical uncertainty

RBI monetary policy: Status quo on rates; stance may remain unchanged

Growth-inflation dynamics are shifting slowly, but the RBI may not be in a hurry to act amid too many uncertainties

BJP focus in Haryana shifts from Modi, returns to upper castes and Punjabis

The fight now can be defined as between the BJP's anti-Jat coalition and the Congress playing down the Jat domination that urban castes fear

Best of BS Opinion: Deadly risks in global supply chains and more

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RBI monetary policy: October or December - when is the ripe time?

The reason why the RBI till the August policy had its feet on the brakes is its assessment of inflation risks

When do political parties split? Answer lies in diverging voter interests

When voter interests diverge, parties split. If space allows, both survive. If not, only one remains