Page 35 - Editorial Comment

Terms of disengagement

Pangong pullback leaves unanswered questions

Unlocking public assets

Govt's plan to monetise assets has rewards and risks

Protecting India's wetlands

New body for this ecologically vital area is just the beginning

Defending the pvt sector

Govt must strengthen the overall regulatory framework

Regulation is key

Banning cryptocurrencies is a poor idea

Increasing fiscal constraints

Govt must focus on mobilising more revenues

Old wine, new bottle

New DFI should not just be a bailout of the old

A shot at recovery

Vaccine delivery needs to move beyond govt control

Unstable development

Indiscriminate construction is destroying Uttarakhand

Ensuring military capability

There is little urgency in govt's approach to modernisation

Policy normalisation path

RBI will need to do a tough balancing act

Short shrift for agriculture

The sector did not get anticipated attention in Budget

Losing the farm plot

Extreme responses weaken the govt's case

Handle debt with care

Overall fiscal position can increase risks

Myanmar's fragile democracy

The military rolls back a popular mandate

Tariff uncertainty

Tinkering with rates will put off investment and hurt exports

Little for the vulnerable

Budget didn't address special needs of a pandemic year

A bold move

Policy on strategic disinvestment is a huge break from the past

Reform within status quo

The finance minister has worked hard to present a Budget that has boosted sentiment

Knee-jerk shutdowns

India has a dubious record of net disruptions