 "Avoiding policy flaws more important than fulfilling India Inc’s Budget wish list")
The future of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) remains deeply uncertain, with both US presidential candidates displaying a marked predilection for protectionism. How should India respond? The broader fact that the WTO has become dysfunctional is beyond New Delhi’s control alone. But the fact is that lack of faith in the WTO is spurring various plurilateral efforts. Indian officials must recognise that this is reality and figure out how to become part of the process, not just bystanders, the top edit argues. Read it here
In other views:
Ashok K Bhatttacharya explains why avoiding policy flaws in the Budget is more important than fulfilling India Inc’s wish list. Read it here
Rama Bijapurkar assesses the new tale of “two India’s”. Read it here
The second edit suggests that deeper engagement with the states would further the cause of labour reforms. Read it here
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 "In one rare situation, there is a case for some protectionism against imports from China")
 "Tribal voters are worried about threats to their identity from the UCC and the BJP would do well to keep this in mind")
 "Improving the governance of omnipotent regulators who currently dominate the economy and the lives of Indian citizens should be at the top of the new government’s priorities")
 "Economics and science have created injustices that legal systems cannot solve. Two looming problems are climate change and ageing societies")
