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What Biden can learn from Modi: Keep inflation in check Modi's inflation-targeting RBI mandate is a case of good politics, one that can be a bigger vote winner than many leaders around the world may think.

Palestinian statehood: Speed up its realization At a time of heightened tension with Iran and all the insecurity that comes with it, it has never been more important for Israel to defuse the anger of Palestinians living in territories under its occupation.

Indian welfare: Beneficiaries and benefactors must overlap more We can afford a large welfare system and even a universal basic income, but the tax burden must be shared much wider. Our direct tax collections need to increase.

Urbanization pressure: India’s housing policy needs a big rethink Reforms must take city-ward migration into account, enlarge urban supply and make use of rental vouchers for the needy.

Gold’s complicated move, and the rising appeal of silver Owning gold is most advantageous as a form of insurance. While it might slightly reduce your overall returns, it offers significant mental peace and security

Beyond the FY24 downturn: Indian IT's roadmap for future growth Having navigated a tough FY24, India’s leading IT firms are aiming for a comeback. Key areas to watch include strategic shifts, new technology investments, and market expansions as they aim to foster significant growth in FY25

Party manifestos: Nothing manifest about them Both the BJP and Congress have turned this election into a battle of personalities, rather than making it a battleground for new ideas by challenging paradigms and encouraging meaningful debates.

The global luxury market is in a slump. Should Louis Vuitton’s owner worry? The first half of this year should be a nadir for luxury demand but the industry’s top player owns reliable labels like Louis Vuitton and Dior that could help pull it through.

Gold bonds: A win-win idea for our economy and investors alike India’s sovereign gold bond scheme has been of benefit to retail investors as well as the whole economy. What’s good at the micro level need not be bad for the macroeconomic picture.

Gone are the days when a manufacturing boom would create good jobs Technological changes have made boosting manufacturing-sector employment resemble chasing a fast-receding target. We need policies that focus on fostering productivity and labour-friendly innovation.

Palestinian puzzle: Could low-stakes compassion be dangerous? It’s a hard question to answer but Hamas’s human shield tactics in Gaza force us to confront it.

India’s direct tax ramp-up is showing the way Data released on Sunday showed that its net direct tax collections in 2023-24 hit ₹19.58 trillion, up 17.7% from 2022-23. This could be good news on two counts.

Godrej family's division strategy: A model for amicable business succession What sets the scheme for division apart is its transparency and meticulous planning, setting an example for Indian business families to emulate

Iran-Israel lesson: Effective missile defence is costly and could be risky too The Israel-Iran conflict holds lessons. As technology improves defences, countries must resist the temptation to use force instead of diplomacy.

Good quality or bad, data always has plenty to reveal: Let data speak Sooner or later, numbers will speak and the ‘truth’ will be out. Spin and dodgy arguments win only in the absence of data.

We need a standardized framework to track city-level air pollution A recent global ranking report featured 83 Indian cities among the world’s 100 most polluted but a large number of them can’t be said to have statistically sound air quality monitoring systems. Let’s tackle this problem.

The West should not spark off a trade war with China over EVs Its carmakers would not be served well by protectionist measures. As the US ups the ante, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz should try to de-escalate trade tensions.

Election symbols: Silent messaging plays a big role in Indian politics As elections begin, the silent messages of political parties gain salience across India. Let’s admit it: A party symbol can speak a thousand words. It’s also what a voter usually spots first on the ballot.

Sugar rush alert: Nestle’s infant formula in hot water An investigation by Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network found that sugar was added in the company’s infant milk-mix meant for less developed markets, but not in the stuff aimed at Europe and the UK. Why so?

Why is Europe losing the productivity race to America? Heavy US fiscal stimulus after covid is often cited as a reason, but it’s unclear how government spending can lift work efficiency. As Europe ponders how to fix its problem, it needs to come up with new ideas for a change.