Best of BS Opinion: Deficient regulation, structural strength, and more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

The healthy finances of the states and what the Budget should do to counter the impending slowdown are what we have today

A K Bhattacharya: A sharp reduction in states’ deficit augurs well for the Centre’s fiscal planning. Read here

Sonal Varma: A number of shocks the Indian economy will face in the coming year are likely to be on account of global spillovers. On its own, India remains on the right track. Read here

The first edit says Sebi should have more capacity to investigate cases. Read here

The second edit stands up for the basic structure of the Constitution. Read here

QUOTE OF THE DAY

 

There are people who will say ridiculous things during conversation. I am sorry to say so about a senior leader (Digvijaya Singh) … he said a ridiculous thing (about asking for proof on the surgical strikes in 2016).

 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi