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Stakes for India and the US are very high, need a win-win trade deal

Even the 27 collective countries of the European Union - despite having a much larger market than the United States

Best of BS Opinion: Soggy dribbles in finance, films, and diplomacy

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States must fix their own economies, address deeper structural cracks

The data suggests that of all states and Union Territories, 12 had their debt-to-GSDP ratio higher than 35 per cent in 2023-24, while around 24 had their debt above 20 per cent

A smart pay-per-view model could reshape film distribution economics

While Mr Khan's film earned over ₹250 crore in theatres, it reached only 2-3 per cent of the population

India's diplomacy needs to move from demonstrative style to hard substance

We don't have to produce another Henry Kissinger, but we must go beyond making statements on the wars now threatening world peace

Leadership call, control, and continuity; what's brewing at the Tata group

In extending the term of executive chairman N Chandrasekaran, Tata Trusts has added additional clauses as adjuncts in the group's leadership journey

Best of BS Opinion: Landing right when the ground is full of potholes

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Retail's tug of war: India needs smart policies for ecommerce, local retail

The retailer in India traditionally provides a low-margin service, frequently provides credit, and may source merchandise for specific needs

Law and disorder: Recent judgments highlight poor police capabilities

Both cases have vitiated the lives of the accused for almost two decades and precluded closure for the families of the victims

Microsoft's denial to Nayara Energy shows India's overlooked weaknesses

We have allowed these vulnerabilities to grow over the decades because of inaction

Resolution process: Govt must address emerging gaps in the IBC framework

Even as the matter is being heard in the court, the government would be well advised not to ignore the earlier judgment

Our tariff, non-tariff barriers should be cut in our own interest

A US trade delegation is expected in India later this month and hopefully, the negotiators will strike a fair deal acceptable to both countries soon

Consumer protection: Bank held liable for changing policy without consent

The State Commission allowed the complaint and directed the bank and the insurer to be jointly and severally liable for compensating the loss, along with interest at 10 per cent

Collaboration for future: Isro and India will benefit from Nasa

Artemis signup allows Isro and the fast-growing Indian aerospace sector to bid for Nasa tenders and the famously frugal Indian engineering sector could find opportunities there and pick up new skills

US tariffs should not be cause for disengaging from trade talks, blocs

The fundamental challenge for the Indian economy is to increase productivity and competitiveness

India needs to take a comprehensive stance against increasing digital fraud

State action overhaul: Three policy suggestions

The solution to urban congestion is mass transit systems, not more roads

To beat the trauma of congestion, we need to understand its political economy

It may be time to relive our memories - through the best brand campaigns

Brands can win big with campaign reruns, but there's a lesson in getting it right

India must stand up to Trump's bullying ways, no matter the price

India must make its economy more outward-oriented but for its own Reasons - not to cater to Trumpian demands

Could a Chandra Shekhar acolyte become India's next Vice President?

If elevated as Vice-President on September 9, Harivansh's career - shaped by his idol, former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar - will acquire a new trajectory