Best of BS Opinion: Fiscal correction, India's FTA ambitions in perspective

Here is the best of BS Opinion pieces on Tuesday

On Monday Business Standard reported that the government is considering not to significantly reduce the fiscal deficit in 2022-23, and keep the target at around 6.5-6.8 per cent of GDP. The top edit says this stance is ill-advised and explains why the government should continue on the path of fiscal consolidation. Read it here

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Amita Batra reviews India’s ambivalent approach to Free Trade Agreements. Read it here

Amit Tandon explains the concept of the “social stock exchange” and what it means for India. Read it here

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