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The year we reflected on institutions and their role in political economy

If there is a lesson to takeaway from the institutional turn in political economy, combined with the political currents of populism, it is this: Institutional strength is both vital and fragile

Best of BS Opinion: Agri-markets, air taxis, and affordable housing

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Demand-supply mismatch: Affordable housing shortage must be addressed

A Knight Frank study shows that India will face an affordable housing shortage of 31.2 million units by 2030. There is already an existing shortage of 10.1 million units

Marketing reforms: India's agri-marketing system needs an upgrade

Agricultural reforms should, therefore, not remain limited to factor-market reforms, but should also include efforts to liberalise constraints to marketing

Clearing the way for air taxis: India needs second-generation drone reforms

With drone technology breaking new ground, air taxis are poised to revolutionise urban mobility, offering a promising solution to the crippling traffic congestion that plagues many cities

The man who will shape 2025: Trump's tariffs and trade mirror US majority

In the realm of geopolitics, the world awaits Mr Trump's moves in respect of two hot spots, West Asia and Ukraine

The nomadic life of a PSU banker

Here's a peek into the life of a public sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it

Policy path forward: Balancing inflation control and growth revival

Despite the growth slowdown, a rate cut-cycle is unlikely to start anytime soon

Green Revolution's unintended fallout: Deepening of India's farming crisis

The programme spared India from famine and the humiliation of its ship-to-mouth existence from Public Law or PL480 wheat shipments from the US

Lingering debt danger: External debt levels dangerously high globally

The IDR focuses specifically on external debt and classifies countries by income level

What extending T+0 settlement to 500 stocks may mean for market liquidity

According to the Sebi circular, the T+0 cycle will be available on an optional basis for the top 500 companies by market capitalisation from January 31, 2025

Best of BS Opinion: India's diplomacy, RBI leadership, and the universe

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Best of BS Opinion: The many melodies of markets, policies, and progress

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Packing and labelling imported goods don't confer Indian-origin status

The balances in the RVAs are built through inward remittances in freely convertible currencies

The power of India's family businesses: Strength in a changing economy

While concentration in the Indian economy has declined, large family business groups have strengthened their position and continue to wield significant pricing power

Civil servants at Mint Road: A legacy of leadership at the RBI helm

Economists can still look forward to filling the deputy governor's position

Best of BS Opinion: From RBI to Syria, balancing on a global tightrope

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Level playing field in the AI age: Promise amid fierce competition

In business, nothing is complete without AI (artificial intelligence) or GenAI

American exceptionalism: US earnings growth to outpace global counterparts

The US today accounts for about 67 per cent of the MSCI World equity indices, meaning that corporate America is worth more than twice all other markets combined

Turning the page: Focus on external front new RBI governor's first test

Mr Das' term over the past six years was fairly challenging for both the Indian economy and the RBI, largely because of the pandemic