Page 2 of Opinion

The buyback conundrum

Once your shares are bought back, you will no longer be entitled to future dividends, bonus issues, or other corporate…

The ₹2 Lakh Crore Fertilizer Dilemma

Reforming fertiliser subsidy

With precision farming and balanced nutrient use, the same land can generate far higher output

Why Global Giants Like MUFG and Emirates NBD Are Betting Big on Local Lenders

Capital gains

Foreign investments in Indian lenders will increase competition and benefit customers

Why Indian Boards Face Expanding Liability in a ‘No Second Chances’ Era

Boards in a ‘no second chances’ era

In an era of data explosion and real-time disruption, directors are expected to invest deep preparation, continuous learning, and sustained…

Utilise green credit plan to fight pollution

Operationalising green credits for air pollution reduction can mobilise private capital, complement regulatory enforcement, and deliver measurable benefits​​​​​​​

Halves Brokerage Caps and Streamlines Compliance to Boost Transparency

Well left

Sebi has justifiably refrained from taking some hard calls and has given a push to ease of investing

Inside the 2025 Insurance Bill’s Bold Overhaul of India’s Risk Landscape

Welcome reforms

But exclusion of composite insurance licences in the Bill shows India’s strange insistence on maintaining silos

New Quality-Adjusted HDI Study Reveals Hidden Gaps in India’s Human Development

Quality-adjusted HDI changes perspective

It offers a more nuanced understanding of health, education, and economic opportunities. Focusing on qualitative aspects is crucial for India’s…

Why Falling Crude Prices Haven’t Narrowed the Trade Gap

When usual dynamics deceive

Deficit is marginally wider than last year and narrowing of India’s import bill is underwhelming

Close the gap

As the tax-GDP ratio tends to fall again, the taxman should set eyes on areas where profits accrue.

solar power

Create more space to let solar power flow

Solar power is auctioned almost every fortnight and developers are actively securing capacity, so boosting transmission network is crucial to…