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Second-time unlucky: Trump's second term may be more disruptive

Global governance suffered from his withdrawal from climate accords and his hamstringing of the World Trade Organization, but the former made little difference

Why India shouldn't go to Pakistan: Broken ties go beyond cricket disputes

Broken cricket relationships in the subcontinent aren't about any disputes over the game, nor Hindu-Muslim issues. They are about the state of the nations, and what goes on between them

Growth at risk if Donald Trump follows through on his stated agenda

Growth may falter if the President-elect follows through on his stated agenda

Why Trump's return to the White House is an opportunity for India

A more principled response would be to initiate talks with the US on a bilateral deal or free-trade agreement. India stands to gain from trade liberalisation

Q2 GDP growth at 5.4%: Growth slowdown cyclical or policy-driven?

According to the RBI's assessment, the slow growth in H1FY25 was temporary, attributed to inadequate public spending in Q1FY25 due to the general election and excess rainfall in Q2FY25

Best of BS Opinion: Doubling down on Maga, combating UPI frauds and more

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RBI's forex market action vital, but rupee must not appreciate further

FIIs started withdrawing from the Indian equity market from September 25 - a day after the People's Bank of China introduced the monetary stimulus

Application for the position of Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's chief of staff

I was taken in by the swag and cool of your job posting. But you back-pedalled. So this application is withdrawn

Urban freight reforms key to cut emissions, boost logistics efficiency

Estimates by the National Council of Applied Economic Research show that India's logistics costs ranged from 7.8 to 8.9 per cent of gross domestic product in 2021-22

Viksit Bharat focuses on potential of all Indians, not just global ranks

Our world rankings are, without question, a stunning achievement that calls for monumental pride

Trump's return could increase tariffs, impacting China and Asean alike

A steep and selective increase in protective tariffs and an inherent disdain for institutions under Trump 2.0 is likely to create particularly difficult circumstances for Asean economies

India must adapt to evolving global trade norms for meaningful FTAs

Both countries have been negotiating to arrive at a mutually beneficial agreement since 2022

Welfare politics in Indian states: Too much, too soon, with too little?

Are welfare state and its agents, the political parties, making such excessive promises, particularly in pre-election years, with undesirable consequences?

Best of BS Opinion: A boost for cash transfer, pull, don't push, more

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Assembly results may spur demand for bigger cash transfer scheme for women

For those in the government committed to the idea of fiscal prudence, the challenges have got a little more difficult

India's economy: Extended tight monetary policy may curb growth further

The forward-looking policy bias might create room to lower rates in early 2025

Best of BS Opinion: Agritech revolution, suboptimal outcome and more

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Agritech revolution: Startups offer opportunities for agricultural growth

Leveraging agritech startups successfully requires an increased focus on agricultural research and innovation

Suboptimal outcome: The Baku deal falls way short of requirements

India has gained traction from its negotiator's astringent rejection of the deal and advocacy for the Global South

High valuations may challenge India's 25-year lead in real returns

China was unable to deliver returns when its economy was on fire, and today it faces geopolitical challenges