Page 13 - Editorial Comment

Reservations about EWS: Govt must focus on expanding opportunities

It is unclear how far the state can fulfil its obligations to EWS families when more jobs are created in the private sector

Call on hold

Vodafone Idea's debt conversion should not be delayed

Severe policy lapse

Pollution control needs a holistic approach

Fighting inflation

Synchronised rate hikes by large central banks would increase financial stability risks

Mind our languages: Govt should avoid imposing Hindi

Seeking to impose a uniform language on the country is the surest way to encourage discord

Fiscal correction: Focus should be on reducing the fiscal deficit

The govt would do well to be cautious and resist the temptation of increasing expenditure in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections because the economy is likely to slow in the second half of the year

Soluble and relevant: The focus of India's G20 agenda

The government may be tempted to showcase its own achievements. But it must resist this temptation

Lula's return: Brazil's left turn may be more muted this time

Lula's earlier popularity lay in his redistributive policies, but this time around, he will have to demonstrate an ability to negotiate the narrow path between populism and pragmatism

Enhancing mustard yields

Genetically tweaked variety can increase production. It would be unwise for India to deny its commercialisation

Trending declines: Tough times ahead for tech

Next few quarters could be difficult for the tech sector. If there's a slowdown in digital retail, digital advertising, or cloud services, it will inevitably be reflected in the sector's performance

Independence on a tightrope: India's foreign policy choice

India has carefully calibrated relations with Russia, but EU's decision to impose price cap on Russian oil will be the next testing point for India in balancing its national and strategic interests

Parity on the pitch

BCCI's move could be a trendsetter

Conflicting businesses

Elon Musk's other interests may affect Twitter

Political currency or divine help?

Economic debates should be informed. Changing the currency notes or printing images of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi on them will not help

Marginal progress on climate

Even with 40 countries issuing new NDCs, the carbon mitigation pledges remain inadequate to contain the rise in global temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of this century

Lift the ban on sugar exports

The sector needs an outlet for the surplus stock. Government must allow export; otherwise, the industry will needlessly be pushed into the red

Protecting competition

The Competition Commission of India's action will open up the Android space

Down to the wire

Campaign journalism has its pitfalls

Prime Minister Sunak: UK has come a long way from open racism

Rishi Sunak's wealth and the fact that he represents racial diversity, but not economic or class diversity, do not and cannot take away from the essential significance of his assumption to office

Uncertain outlook: Markets in Samvat 2079

With corporations still complaining about margin pressures and soft demand, markets will hope for broadening of recovery