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Trust and transparency: Uncertainty for Tata Sons as listing deadline nears

It all started with RBI classifying Tata Sons as an upper layer non-banking financial company (NBFC) in September 2022, implying that it would be required to list on stock exchange within three years

Global trade tumbles: Amid turmoil, India needs reform, not protectionism

The US' major trading partners - Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU) - have said they will fight back against the US tariffs

Healthy ageing: Adjust policies to capture the upside through innovation

The study notes that more recent cohorts of older individuals are physically stronger and cognitively sharper than earlier cohorts of the same age

Tariff shocks and tailwinds: Risks and openings for India's economy

The global tariff war poses risks but also offers India a chance to position itself as a go-to destination for firms relocating from China

Hopes for a reset: Carney victory signals improvement in Indo-Canadian ties

The Liberal Party's narrow victory with 154 seats in a 343-seat Parliament (at press time) means that negotiations must begin for support from outside

Trade wars and India's long-term economic and technology strategy

India is among the fastest-growing exporters of hi-tech goods. However, India's import of hi-tech products is heavily sourced from China and exports are overwhelmingly linked to the United States

AGMs: Where are the shareholders despite a surge in investor base?

While the number of shareholders continues to rise, investor participation in annual general meetings has been steadily declining

Best of BS Opinion: Bright notes, broken chords, and new symphonies

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Protecting India's trade interests with the US amid global uncertainty

In the uncertain global environment, India committing to a comprehensive FTA would be risky

Pahalgam attack: Short-term impact of India-Pak actions not too significant

Generally, political and economic measures do not bring about significant changes in policy or behaviour unless they sting the other party enough

Rise and shine: Global uncertainties will support a rally in gold prices

The correlation between demand for gold and high inflation is well documented and is likely to hold true into the foreseeable future

Saving water: India needs a balanced management template to avert crisis

Though big dams such as the Sardar Sarovar and pipe-building programmes such as the Har Ghar Nal Yojana seek to address the issue of access, the real challenge is ensuring balanced water ecology

We need to talk about China as global economic tensions remain high

Chinese govt made important mistakes during pandemic. It chose to support Russia in its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Embracing nationalism, it chose hostile behaviour against India in 2017 and 2020

For a sector to flower: Tapping India's vast floriculture opportunities

Studies have indicated that cultivation of flowers is more profitable than many traditional crops, especially in small and marginal farms, which constitute more than 90% of country's landholdings

How tech can help improve corporate governance, strengthen leadership

Companies and boards face a complex regulatory environment. AI can assist them by monitoring regulations and ensuring accurate financial reporting

How to make health insurance healthy: Curb frauds with healthcare regulator

A healthcare regulator on the lines of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority could standardise hospital pricing and treatment protocols, and reduce frauds

Best of BS Opinion: Strategic conflicts, cricket, and genetic comeback

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Unquiet flows the Indus: Will treaty pressure shift Pakistan's stance?

The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty will certainly put pressure on the Pakistani government - but whether it will be enough to change its behaviour remains to be seen

Pahalgam terrorist attack: Pakistan's ISI targets Hindus, tests India

At some point, the ISI's calculation has been, Hindus will rise in reprisal against their own minorities. That's a crisis they've been conjuring up in India. A nation at war with itself

Reborn, but ethically torn: The real debate behind de-extinction

The debate over de-extinction isn't really about wolves or mammoths or cheetahs. Or even science. It's about us, about who we are, and who we wish to become