Best of BS Opinion: India's trade policy, economic slowdown, and more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Brazil on Tuesday to attend the BRICS summit. India should always look for opportunities to integrate with the global economy and work to improve its competitiveness. Business Standard Opinion pieces of the day highlight some of the related issues in detail.

Former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran argues that India is at a rare moment of history when the ruling political dispensation enjoys unprecedented political capital and is led by a charismatic and ambitious leader. These are perishable assets and must be harnessed to make difficult choices. Read on…

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