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Govt needs to reinterpret viability gap funding for building social infra

Public spending on social infrastructure is constrained by the government's commitment to fiscal consolidation

Best of BS Opinion: Tracking shifts in judiciary, trade, and policy

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One for the roads: Sustainable transport needs policy recalibration

This sub-sector accounts for 87-90 per cent of the emission from the transportation sector, and for about a third of urban air pollution

Courting reform: Newly appointed CJI B R Gavai must address case pendency

Justice Gavai has been part of several seminal apex court judgments - among them, upholding the revocation of Jammu & Kashmir's special status, the one on demonetisation

Why manufacturing-led export still matters for the poor countries

What made the traditional development model so successful was its reliance on exports, which enabled countries like South Korea to tap into virtually unlimited global demand

Finality of biz transactions: How delays undermined the Bhushan resolution

Court ordered the liquidation of BPS, which had been successfully rescued under the IBC in 2019 with the approval of relevant market participants and layers of state agencies

Why the conflict on India's border could reshape the FM's fiscal priorities

A Kargil-style squeeze on public finances is unlikely in 2025, but rising defence demands may challenge Nirmala Sitharaman's consolidation strategy

Best of BS Opinion: Defining moves in foreign policy, travel, and memory

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DigiYatra: A shining example of India's innovative DPI model in air travel

The national digital traveller identity platform shows how innovations with thoughtful design can drive systemic change

The new normal: India's stand on terrorism is clear with Operation Sindoor

Given Pakistan's uncertain and fragile polity, along with the state-terrorist nexus, there is always a risk of such weapons falling into the wrong hands with consequences for the entire world

Manufacturing mission: The sector needs the right policy intervention

One of the core challenges lies in the structural composition of Indian manufacturing

Best of BS Opinion: When pressure finally breaks into possibilities

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FTAs: It is time for India to pause and reassess its trade strategy

While the full FTA text remains undisclosed, publicly available details reveal signs of concern. This write-up flags three key issues

Finding Indian media's Ted Lassos: M&E needs bold policy, capital

The growth in M&E slowed to 3.3 per cent in 2024 from 8.3 per cent in the previous year, thanks to a drop in revenue for TV, animation and visual effects

Revenge of the rich: Time to rethink and rewrite the global trade script

In the 25-odd years of this global trade order, there are now new losers and winners

Improving govt buying: Foreign companies join in, but hurdles remain

Government procurement is, at its core, about expenditure efficiency

Green taxonomy: More resources will flow to climate-friendly projects

The draft taxonomy, launched with the aim of directing capital flows towards sustainable and climate-aligned activities, is thus a welcome development

Terms of engagement: India resets rules for Pakistan with new red lines

The limited military engagement last week would have likely provided plenty of information and data points that can be used to improve the readiness of the Indian armed forces

Are we on the cusp of an insurance revolution transforming India?

The stage is set - not just for incremental growth, but for a structural leap that can redefine how insurance is accessed, delivered and experienced across India

Artificial intelligence checks in: How it is changing the travel sector

AI-powered advisors, facial recognition and GenAI chatbots are among tools that people, airlines and the hospitality industry are using to make travel more comfortable and convenient