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Trading the unknown unknowns amid tariff shocks and India-Pak faceoff

Regardless of the outcomes of the US tariffs and India-Pakistan faceoff, change is coming for global value chains and the subcontinent

Caste census: A fraught & electorally-loaded idea forcing its way in

One of the reasons we call the caste census a bad idea is that so far, nobody has figured what to do with the data, except Rahul Gandhi

Best of BS Opinion: Careful steps, hidden triggers, and loud echoes

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Sustaining the rise: India's stock markets are hoping for the best outcomes

The alternative scenario, however, is grimmer. The mere threat of tariffs has led to near-recessive conditions in the US and pulled down global growth

Caste complications: A caste census will not address basic issues

Given that the government has decided in favour of caste enumeration in the next census, its implications are worth discussing here

Global capital, Indian growth rhythm shape Asia's investment lens

The Asian investment lens is undergoing a quiet recalibration with global general partners re-prioritising India as a long-term strategic hub, but with a local twist

Decoding state growth: Focus on boosting existing economic centres

Strengthening existing economic centres, rather than building greenfield cities, is key to faster state-level growth

Best of BS Opinion: The rising heat across policy, trade, and power

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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