Expert Opinions on Defence & National Security
 "MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India first supersonic fighter jet")
 "Dinesh Mohan")
Dinesh Mohan
MiG-21 retires: Tracing the journey of India first supersonic fighter jet
For nearly 60 years, the MiG-21 was the backbone of the IAF, with over 900 aircraft inducted. Almost every IAF fighter pilot since the 1960s has trained on the MiG-21 before moving to other fighters.
 "Adani group acquires 85% stake in MRO firm Air Works for ₹400 crore")
Adani group acquires 85% stake in MRO firm Air Works for ₹400 crore
The acquisition is part of Adani Group's plans to expand in the aircraft services and maintenance, repair, and overhaul segment
 "JM Financial downgrades defence, industrials; turns bullish on consumption")
JM Financial downgrades defence, industrials; turns bullish on consumption
JM Financial also turned underweight on banks, NBFCs and insurance as disbursement growth is likely to remain weak in FY26
 "Trump 2.0 offers litmus test for India-US naval ties")
Trump 2.0 offers litmus test for India-US naval ties
Despite trade tensions and visa disputes, India-US ties continue to chart steady waters in the maritime domain, with naval cooperation and Indo-Pacific engagement remaining a strategic constant
 "Nifty tops 25,200 as hopes rise on India-US trade talks and Fed rate cut")
Nifty tops 25,200 as hopes rise on India-US trade talks and Fed rate cut
Nifty tops 25,200 as hopes rise on India-US trade talks and Fed rate cut
Has the momentum in defence
India is moving towards indigenisation of the defence sector. As the govt's indigenisation theme gains steam, will the sector have more legs to rally in the near-term or consolidation is likely?
 "Mistral Solutions receives significant order from CASDIC, DRDO")
Mistral Solutions receives significant order from CASDIC, DRDO
For development of 10 nos of Electronic Control Unit for cooling system for Su-30
 "The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist Test")
 "Jacob Funk Kirkegaard")
Jacob Funk Kirkegaard
The private defence sector steps up but structural gaps persist Test
After a strong showing in Operation Sindoor, companies now need support for comprehensive research and speedy procurement
 "China's rare earth curbs hit US defence supply chains, raise costs")
China's rare earth curbs hit US defence supply chains, raise costs
US military suppliers report delays and soaring costs as China tightens rare earth exports, exposing critical vulnerabilities in defence supply chains
 "Best of BS Opinion: Changing tracks, decluttering defence budget, and more")
 "Kanika Datta")
Kanika Datta
Best of BS Opinion: Changing tracks, decluttering defence budget, and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Defence industry perks up, wealth & inequality and more")
 "Rajesh V Shah")
Rajesh V Shah
Best of BS Opinion: Defence industry perks up, wealth & inequality and more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Reliance building 4 engines for growth, long-term value: Mukesh Ambani")
 "Arvind Subramanian")
Arvind Subramanian
Kanika Datta
Reliance building 4 engines for growth, long-term value: Mukesh Ambani
Retail, digital services, media and entertainment, and new energy will disrupt traditional industries, he says
 "Will ATMs stop dispensing Rs 500 notes? Govt clears the air on viral claim")
Will ATMs stop dispensing Rs 500 notes? Govt clears the air on viral claim
RBI aims to improve the availability of smaller denomination notes and is not discontinuing Rs 500 currency
