Modi 2.0

PM Modi visits Guyana: Why South American nation is crucial to India

South American nation has become a significant contributor to world crude supply

All you need to know about Har Ghar Tiranga 2024 in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

The caller tune "Har Ghar Tiranga" is back as India gets ready to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15. It was launched under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in 2021

RIL, Bharti Airtel: What are Modi stocks, and why is CLSA bullish on them?

Within this basket of Modi stocks, the preferred BUYs for CLSA India analysts are ONGC, NTPC, NHPC, SBI, Power Finance, IGL and Mahanagar Gas in the PSU space

Investment strategy: Why relying primarily on fixed deposits is a bad move

India's economy is growing, and even those who prefer fixed-income investments should consider optimising their choices within that category.

What is Modi's 'Viksit Bharat 2047' plan ahead of Lok Sabha elections?

PM Modi on Sunday led a meeting of his Council of Ministers to talk about 'Viksit Bharat: 2047' vision report and 100-day plan for new government

Not seeking a third term for political gains, but for benefit of India: PM

Addressing the BJP national convention here, Modi said the nation will now have to dream big and make big resolutions to make India a developed country by 2047

Aero India 2023: India rejuvenated defence mfg sector in 8-9 yrs, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday showcased India as an attractive destination for investment in the defence manufacturing sector, and said the country will move towards becoming one of the leading exporters of military hardware globally backed by favourable economic policies. After inaugurating the 14th edition of Aero India at the Yelahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru, he said India has rejuvenated its defence production sector in the last eight-nine years and is looking at increasing the export of military hardware from USD 1.5 billion (one billion=Rs 100 crore) to USD five billion by 2024-25. "The new India of the 21st century will neither miss any opportunity nor will it lack any effort. We are gearing up. We are bringing revolution in every sector on the path of reforms, Modi said. The country, which was the biggest defence importer for decades, is now exporting defence equipment to 75 countries of the world, he said. Modi said India's defence

A big step towards 'ease of living': PM Modi opens 75 digital banking units

The DBUs will help banks that are now looking to reduce their physical footprint with fewer brick-and-mortar branches, with a 'light' banking approach.

A different Modi: The PM is no longer shy of showing his real hand

A faltering economy may have led to a re-think on economic strategy. And Mr Modi might think he is politically strong enough to take some risks. But there could be a minefield ahead, writes T N Ninan

Other occasions when Centre pulled back on farm issues due to public ire

The proposal to put on hold the three farm acts for a year or thereabouts is just the latest in a string of pull-backs by the govt during the past six years or so. Read on

The biggest reform, or a farce in 3 Acts?

India has one of the world's largest arable landmasses, focused sunshine, and water in 40% of land, and so, if the three laws are implemented, India will be transformed

Economy in Modi 2.0: A year best forgotten as things turn bad to worse

Even before the lockdown, the economy was on the downhill despite the Centre announcing huge corporation tax cuts

Divided by virus: When leaders exploit a crisis in cynical self-interest

The pandemic debate is all divided by ideology and top BJP leaders are exploiting a grave crisis in cynical political self-interest. The result looks like nobody is in control

Monetising fiscal deficit via secondary OMOs right way: Uday Kotak

If we keep subsidising or protecting businesses that are not able to compete, we have an issue. I would expect the market to be able to sort things out, says Uday Kotak

Perils of 'self-reliance'

Protectionism will hurt India's economy and its people

Best of BS Opinion: Problem of tax buoyancy, one year of Modi 2.0, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

In search of good governance

First year of Modi-II saw many controversial initiatives

One year of Modi 2.0: Article 370 to Ram temple, so far so good for govt

Its amendment of the Citizenship Act led to widespread countrywide protests in December, January, and February

BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark first anniversary of Modi govt 2.0

BJP will reach out to around 100 million families through a letter from the Prime Minister

Approval rating for Modi govt 2.0 falls to 62% from 75% last year: Survey

The government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, however, got the highest approval rating