Page 4 - Business Standard Editorial Comment
Govt must go beyond RDI, fund bluesky research at the university level
The RDI scheme may address some of the concerns about private-sector R&D, though it will be critically important to support the right sort of projects
US' approach to Pak terror raises questions on Quad's effectiveness
The fact that a Quad foreign ministers' meeting was held a day after Mr Trump was sworn in for a second term and talks began for a New Delhi summit later this year is seen as a sign of hope
Employment push: New job scheme must be supported by structural reforms
The widespread skill mismatch and the low penetration of technical and vocational education have further compounded the problem
Speeding up trade: Operational gaps in cargo clearance need attention
The study flags delays in duty payment, frequent amendments to shipping and entry documents, and inefficient query resolution as key contributors to higher clearance times
External risks: Trade and capital flows to impact economic growth
The developments in the US can affect the Indian economy through different channels. It will not only be critical to watch the kind of trade deal offered to India
Strategic opportunity: Mazagon-CDPLC deal boosts India's maritime influence
This strategic deal between MDSL and CDPLC was the outcome of extensive discussion between Indian and Sri Lankan officials
Scaling up garment production: Incentives alone won't fix structural gaps
Aimed at boosting the production of manmade fibre (MMF) apparel and MMF fabric, it was launched in 2021 with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore for five years
Fare track: Latest hike in railway tariff seems a modest proposal
The fare increase is expected to generate revenue of ₹700 crore in FY26 over a Budget estimate of ₹92,800 crore
Ending a right: Challenging birthright citizenship won't end well for US
If Mr Trump indeed succeeds in rolling back birthright citizenship then it will stand as an epochal shift in American identity and in its role in the world
Household income survey to gauge earnings welcome, but challenging
The World Inequality Lab has estimated inequality declined in India between 1947 and the early 1980s, before reversing course and widening dramatically over the last 25 years
Nato's new higher spending pledge hinges on outcome of Ukraine-Russia war
Though Wednesday's agreement marks a substantial increase over the current goal of 2 per cent the method of measuring this expenditure offers a slightly altered reality
Amid trade disorder, India must reconsider CPTPP, integrate with Asean, EU
While this process may take a while given the state of uncertainty and disorder that prevails in the global trade architecture, to demonstrate India's commitment to a particular direction of travel
Asian climate red alert: Moving to net zero will best serve its poorest
The exceptionally high temperatures on Asia's landmass last year had its knock-on effect on 15 million sq km of ocean area, one-tenth of the earth's ocean surface
Without structural changes to economy, India risks its demographic dividend
Migration from low- to high-productivity geographical regions and industrial sectors must also be promoted and supported
A blot on democracy: Why we must not forget lessons from the Emergency
In a democracy, a free press does not only fulfil the function of educating people and offering them a range of ideological choices and opinions
New talent war: How AI is pushing the boundaries in the IT sector
The requirements for AI professionals have evolved beyond technical skills, with employers also looking for professionals with the ability to work across sectors and identify commercial opportunities
Destabilising the world: US strikes on Iran pose global security threats
Not only has the US demonstrated it intends to behave without restrictions or consultations, but its actions may also serve as the final nail in the non-proliferation coffin
A class apart: Indian universities gaining ground, shows latest QS rankings
Notably, India had eight new entrants this year to the QS rankings, the highest number of new additions by any country
Attractive listing: Sebi eases IPO, delisting norms for startups, PSUs
The clarifications regarding the issuance of employee stock ownership plans (Esops) in startups have brought relief to founders
Despite China's ambitions, renminbi in no position to topple dollar
The Donald Trump administration is pushing the United States (US) into uncharted territory in so many ways that it's difficult to gauge where and how things will eventually settle
