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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

Even as cities worldwide modernise trams, India consigns them to museums

With the state government announcing its decision to eliminate tram services, a network that has shrunk rapidly since the nineties, fleeting images come to mind

Lebanon's exploding pagers expose unseen flaws in global supply chains

According to reports, Hezbollah had started to use pagers and walkie-talkies around February 2024, suspecting that Israeli security agencies were monitoring cell phone networks

US Presidential polls: Kamala Harris walking a tightrope few women survive

One of the clearest markers of her evolution as a candidate has been her ability to convey both strength and sympathy, and in ways that come across as authentic

Best of BS Opinion: Revving up arms sales, follow Centre's lead, more

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Revving up arms sales: 4 strategies to accelerate India's defence exports

The sharp uptick in India's defence exports is due partly to our migration up the valuation ladder

Has there been a slowdown in money supply after inflation targeting?

Apprehensions have been expressed in public domain of a slowdown in money supply on the back of an inadequate reserve money expansion and this could play a role in growth slowdown

India must balance EU carbon tariffs with economic interest, climate action

India must also press developed countries to fulfil their commitments on climate finance and technology transfers

Best of BS Opinion: US elections affect on India, mixed outlook, more

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US Presidential election: What a Trump or Harris win may mean for India

Based on outcome, different challenges could be anticipated in trade, defence, and technology. India must be prepared for varied impacts

FDI realities: A decade on, policy for multi-brand retail remains on paper

Ten years after FDI in multi-brand retail was allowed, it remains largely inactive. Meanwhile, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart continue to reshape India's rapidly evolving retail market

Best of BS Opinion: Ease of market investing, Good enough vs ideal and more

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Big, but not enough: China's stimulus package may not be effective

Raising wages, opening up the domestic consumer market to foreign goods, and enhancing the social welfare net are the usual recommendations of economists

Flexibility to markets: Sebi's new measures help both investors and issuers

The regulator has been under pressure with accusations of a toxic work culture and allegations of conflict of interest against the chairperson

Monetary policy needs recalibration due to domestic reasons, not the Fed

Early reports suggest softer consumer demand at the beginning of the festive season, with discounts and incentives offered by automakers and online platforms to boost sales and clear inventory

Good enough vs ideal: Incremental GST reforms may outshine rapid changes

Our guiding principle in taxation should be driven by the principle of what works, not what is theoretically the best idea. The good enough should not be made the enemy of the ideal

Best of BS Opinion: The monsoon message, a war without end and more

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Make in India at 10: A vision for global manufacturing leadership

The success of Make in India has been driven by several landmark reforms, starting with an investor- friendly FDI policy

Fake medicines pose health risks, economic costs; India fails to act

This attitude will need to change if India is serious about escaping the middle-income trap and joining the ranks of high-income nations - even three or four decades from now

Managing inflation: RBI's MPC has faced external challenges since inception

It is important to ensure that headline inflation is aligned with the target, which will further enhance the credibility of the FIT framework