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Best of BS Opinion: When the engines roar but the wheels refuse to move
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: When the engines roar but the wheels refuse to move")
Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls
Bihar's last-minute scheme reflects a broader shift toward unconditional transfers, even as many states run revenue deficits and debt levels climb
 "Rising women-focused cash schemes pose tough fiscal, political calls")
US trade deals multiply but are offering little certainty or durability
A wave of new trade agreements under Trump 2.0 offers concessions to Asian partners, but their executive-order nature leaves room for renegotiation and continued uncertainty
Best of BS Opinion: Moving cautiously like a street under VIP movement
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Let's not fight rupee depreciation: A calibrated slide may be desirable
If movements in the exchange rate can help equilibrate "external balances", monetary and fiscal policy is freed up to focus on trying to achieve "internal balance"
 "Let's not fight rupee depreciation: A calibrated slide may be desirable")
Weighty matters for cars: CAFE row overlooks public-policy objectives
From the point of view of optimal urban-traffic management and, indirectly, urban pollution and public-health objectives, this exemption could, however, be seen as unexceptionable
 "Weighty matters for cars: CAFE row overlooks public-policy objectives")
An AI compact: The world needs operational standards to avert risks
In a world where AI can be weaponised as easily as it can be used for the public good, the cost of inaction could be heavy
 "An AI compact: The world needs operational standards to avert risks")
US exit from COP 30 puts onus on EU, China, India to drive climate action
India, being a distant third emitter, has been progressing well in meeting its climate commitments. It is ranked 10th in the Climate Change Performance Index in 2025 (against China's 55th rank)
 "US exit from COP 30 puts onus on EU, China, India to drive climate action")
A new phase of policymaking emerges with committee-led governance
The government has also succeeded in conveying a message that it is sharply focused on reforms that improve the ease of doing business
Best of BS Opinion: Navigating through tight but high-stakes openings
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The next phase in infotech growth calls for innovation beyond jobs, exports
India must look beyond employment and export growth to innovation that can compete with the US and China
Why is India Inc dragging its feet on investments despite strong optimism?
A closer look at demand visibility, firm strategy, and the role of long-term FDI shows why private investment remains slow even in a strong economy
 "Why is India Inc dragging its feet on investments despite strong optimism?")
Best of BS Opinion: Labour push, COP30 letdown, and tough realities
Here are the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Labour push, COP30 letdown, and tough realities")
Who's afraid of IPO market? Policymakers should only worry about disclosure
Despite weak listing gains and rising anger among retail investors, long-term data shows the IPO pipeline is healthier than ever, and heavy-handed regulation would do more harm than good
 "Who's afraid of IPO market? Policymakers should only worry about disclosure")
Little incentive to grow pulses: Poorer economics versus competing crops
Rising imports, shrinking acreage, and low profitability show why another mission may struggle unless pulses farming becomes economically viable for growers
 "Little incentive to grow pulses: Poorer economics versus competing crops")
Centre-state collaboration: A must for effective labour reforms
From national floor wages to fixed-term employment, the reforms introduce long-awaited changes, but uniform state-level adoption is key to avoiding fresh complexity
 "Centre-state collaboration: A must for effective labour reforms")
MSME participation in AEO programme grows but more awareness needed
A joint WCO-ICC-WTO report says awareness gaps, procedural complexity and uneven benefits still limit MSME participation despite recent improvements
 "MSME participation in AEO programme grows but more awareness needed")
Emerging tech to enhance industrial workers' safety through new tools
From AI monitoring and smart PPE to mandatory safety marks, India's workplaces are set for a shift as digital tools and regulations reshape occupational safety
 "Emerging tech to enhance industrial workers' safety through new tools")
Banks' good run on, but there are challenges despite profit growth
As a group, the PSBs showed better growth both in advances and deposits compared with their private peers. Will they be able to keep the momentum going and grow their market share?
 "Banks' good run on, but there are challenges despite profit growth")
Consumer protection: Delivery platform liable for shortfall in quantity
Section 4(10) of the Consumer Protection (ECommerce) Rules, 2020, casts an obligation on the e-commerce service provider to provide a replacement or refund in case of deficiency in service
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