Best of BS Opinion: Companies in difficult circumstances, fast settlement, more

The maiden edition of Business Standard’s annual summit, Business Manthan, saw the presence of a host of prominent policymakers, including Union Ministers, as well as business and opinion leaders, who held discussions on India’s journey towards achieving developed country status by 2047. The conclusion of these discussions was that it will not be easy to grow at a higher sustainable rate for a longer period of time. India will therefore have to implement bold reforms in the next generation to improve its chances, the top editorial argues here.

Ajay Shah outlines the challenges for business strategy thinkers in the era of the “third globalization.” read it here

Sunita Narain explains how Bengaluru’s water problems will become endemic to urban India. read it here

The second edit says the same-day settlement through the BSE and the National Stock Exchange will benefit retail investors. read it here