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Best of BS Opinion: Economic shifts, environmental hopes, policy crossroads

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Saving the Aravallis: Political and bureaucratic buy-in is critical

It is worth noting that the bulk of the degradation of the Aravallis is the result of plain illegal activities, costing state governments crores of rupees in revenue

Electric vehicles: Why change is needed and how to make it happen

By 2030, the penetration of EV sales would be 70 per cent of all new commercial cars, 30 per cent of private cars, 40 per cent of buses, and 80 per cent of two- and three wheelers

An opening for Indian gains as many aspects of macro policy are clarifying

The recent moves by the monetary policy committee, of cutting rates, are in the right direction, and should be seen in the larger context of macro policy

SEZ Rules amended to attract more investments, facilitate operations

India has 276 operational SEZs with 6,275 units operating in them. Total investment in them is about ₹7.07 trillion and they employ about 3.19 million persons

Consumer protection: Insurer must prove, not infer, pre-existing ailments

The State Commission noted it could not be inferred from the medical certificate that these ailments were present when the policyholder purchased the policies

Vigilance scrutiny: 'Sword of Damocles' for public-sector bankers

The word 'vigilance' is a dreaded term for PSB employees, and there are instances of this fear being misused by the higher authorities

Search for stability: RBI has done nearly all it can to steady economy

It is expected to enhance the transmission of the policy-rate reduction and reduce the cost of funds for the banking system

Best of BS Opinion: Sizing up the present and prepping for tomorrow

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King Trump vs the bond market: Tax cuts, growth claims face tough tests

International investors have long had a seemingly insatiable appetite for US Treasuries, widely regarded as the ultimate safe haven

Two fronts & The King's Gambit: China uses Pakistan to triangulate India

It is safer to presume that the Chinese now see Pakistan as an extension of their Western Theatre Command

Kamal Haasan's dual role: DMK views one RS seat as small price to pay

Haasan is a self-proclaimed atheist but on most other political issues, he has been flexible

Consumer's right to repair is central to ownership and product care

Extending the lifespan of products serves the purpose of environmental sustainability as well

Zeenat, Bobby Deol, brands: Why some comebacks work, while others don't

Most actors usually face obscurity after a fade-out from the limelight. In recent times, Bobby Deol has been one significant exception

Best of BS Opinion: Guarding your wicket because the stakes are high

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Racing against the clock: Why US, India can't miss window for a trade deal

The negotiation is unfolding in real time. The US is using tariffs as leverage; India, for its part, is signalling unusual flexibility

30 years on, India's telecom sector still needs a tariff correction

Mobile subscribers in the country are close to 1.2 billion, out of 9.1 billion globally. Internet subscribers in India are pegged at over 970 million

Best of BS Opinion: Through the maze of trade, debt, plastic, and policy

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Rising US debt and yields threaten global growth, will keep market on edge

The yield on the 30-year US government bond recently crossed the psychological 5 per cent mark. The yield on 10-year US government bonds has also inched up

RBI's cautious stance could cost growth, bold rate cuts need of the hour

Given the long lags in monetary policy's impact on the real economy, too much caution could prove unnecessarily costly