Letters to Editor - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 84,466.51+ 595.19NIFTY 25,875.80+ 180.85CRUDEOIL 5,253.00 -150.00GOLD 125,532.00+ 1,619.00SILVER 159,576.00+ 4,889.00SENSEX 84,466.51+ 595.19NIFTY 25,875.80+ 180.85NIFTY 25,875.80+ 180.85CRUDEOIL 5,253.00 -150.00CRUDEOIL 5,253.00 -150.00GOLD 125,532.00+ 1,619.00'; } document.getElementById("lgdv").innerHTML = htmlElements; } function numberformat(i) { return Number(parseFloat(i).toFixed(2)).toLocaleString('en', { minimumFractionDigits: 2 }) } async function gatherResponse(response) { const { headers } = response; const contentType = headers.get('content-type') || ''; if (contentType.includes('application/json')) { return await response.json() } return response.text(); } function getWidth() { if (Math.max(document.body.scrollWidth,document.documentElement.scrollWidth,document.body.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.offsetWidth,document.documentElement.clientWidth) > 991) { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "none"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "block"; } else { document.getElementById("mob").style.display = "block"; document.getElementById("lgdv").style.display = "none"; } } getWidth();]]>Updated - November 12, 2025 at 09:29 PM.Russian oil importsThis refers to ‘Most Indian refiners avoid buying Russian oil for Dec’ (November 12). This move amid Western sanctions and US trade talks raises questions about its long-held stance on strategic autonomy in energy imports. While India has consistently asserted its right to trade in national interest, the shift suggests a recalibration under external pressure.This isn’t necessarily fear — it’s pragmatism. Navigating sanctions while preserving energy security and diplomatic balance is complex. India must avoid appearing reactive or submissive. Instead, it should transparently communicate its rationale: diversifying supply chains, managing financial risks, and maintaining global partnerships. Simultaneously, it must assert its sovereign right to energy choices in multilateral forums. Strategic autonomy isn’t about defiance — it’s about resilience, clarity, and consistent policy. India must lead with confidence, not compromise.O Prasada RaoHyderabadRE projectsApropos ‘Renewed interest’ (November 12, 2025), the report that 44 GW of renewable energy projects face cancellation because discoms refuse to buy the power is deeply concerning. At a time when India has achieved record solar and wind capacity, such reluctance undermines the nation’s clean-energy vision. The problem lies in unrealistic price expectations and delayed offtake commitments, not in the potential of renewables themselves. Instead of letting these projects lapse, the government should convert pending contracts into flexible frameworks such as Contracts for Differences or Virtual Power Purchase Agreements. These mechanisms can balance cost and reliability while sustaining investor confidence. If coordination among States, agencies, and the Centre is strengthened, India can prevent valuable capacity from lying idle and maintain its global leadership in renewable growth.K Chidanand KumarBengaluruDirect tax collectionsThe government’s claim of a 7 per cent rise in net direct tax collection deserves closer scrutiny. Much of this increase stems from delayed refunds and a heavier reliance on non-corporate taxpayers, not from genuine economic expansion. While ordinary citizens contribute more, corporate tax collections remain relatively stagnant revealing an imbalance in fiscal policy. Instead of celebrating inflated figures, the government should prioritise transparency in tax administration, timely refunds, and policies that encourage sustainable income growth. True fiscal strength lies not in withholding dues but in nurturing a fair and broad-based tax system.Maniprabhu ElangoMaduraiEasy creditThis refers to ‘Perils of easy credit access’ (November 12). When a personal or overdraft loan is available at the click of the mouse without the need to step outside your home, it blurs the line between a need and want. A significant portion of consumer loans are taken to maintain a certain lifestyle, which is dangerous.Debt trap was a foreign phenomena mostly prevailing in the US, but sadly it has made huge inroads in Indian society as well. Individuals must always remember that today’s small default in credit card loans can potentially hamper their future mortgage loan borrowing prospects. It is always wise to play safe and maintain a healthy credit score and borrow within our limits.Bal GovindNoidaPublished on November 12, 2025Sign into Unlock benefits!Access 10 free stories per monthAccess to comment on every storySign up/Manage to our newslettersGet notified by email for early preview to new features, discounts & offers${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }