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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 So this application is withdrawn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

COP29: Innovation, not funding, holds the key to tackling climate change

Policymakers are missing a key point - there are few new and scaled-up technology solutions to mitigate climate change

Best of BS Opinion: Wakeup call on biodiversity, strategy for FDI and more

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Strategy for FDI by Indian firms: A 2x2 classification for the leadership

Watching global firms utilising services production in India offers insights into the role of FDI

Wakeup call on biodiversity: Degradation poses ecological, economic risks

India's revised NBS-AP has done well to set 23 well-advised targets conforming to various global biodiversity-related conventions

Comeback script: Politics and economics of cash transfers must be debated

Although multiple factors influence outcomes, in both states the ruling alliances relied heavily on welfare schemes, such as cash transfers to women, which appear to have played a significant role

High costs: US charges to cause reputational damage for Adani and India

For a group that works in sectors where the ability to raise money and minimise political risk is essential, such news can hardly be easy to shrug off