Letters to Editor - The HinduBusinessLineSENSEX 76,152.86 -417.49NIFTY 23,873.45 -41.00CRUDEOIL 8,738.00+ 137.00GOLD 156,153.00+ 3,751.00SILVER 236,144.00+ 6,201.00SENSEX 76,152.86 -417.49NIFTY 23,873.45 -41.00NIFTY 23,873.45 -41.00CRUDEOIL 8,738.00+ 137.00CRUDEOIL 8,738.00+ 137.00GOLD 156,153.00+ 3,751.00'; } 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 - September 03, 2026 at 09:24 PM.Flawed due diligenceThis refers to ‘Smoke and mirrors’ (September 3). Chandra’s reported net worth was assessed at ₹45,888 crore in 2017 and ₹40,562 crore in 2018, but his assets disclosed during the insolvency process were only ₹31.79 crore. If the earlier valuations genuinely represented his personal net worth, why did lenders not subsequently reassess his financial position and address such a dramatic erosion? Conversely, if those valuations were overstated as Chandra’s side now contends why did lenders’ due diligence fail to detect it? Either way, does this not raise serious questions about the adequacy of lenders’ due diligence, valuation and ongoing monitoring?Srinivasan VelamurChennaiClimate justiceApropos, ‘Nepal seeks climate compensation from, China, US and India’ (September 3). Morally, Nepal’s claim aligns with climate justice: emitting under 0.1 per cent of global greenhouse gases, it should not foot the bill for disasters driven by major polluters like the US, China, and India. Diplomatically, direct bilateral demands face steep resistance. Major powers resist legal liability precedents, while developing giants like India emphasise low per-capita emissions. To secure financial relief, Nepal’s most pragmatic path lies in leveraging international pressure to accelerate payouts through multilateral channels, specifically the UN’s Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage.N Sadhasiva ReddyBengaluruRain-fed agricultureThis refers to ‘The changing economics of weak monsoon’ (September 3). Better irrigation and crop diversification can reduce dependence on the monsoon, but many farmers still remain vulnerable to erratic weather. Investment in water conservation, local storage and climate-resilient farming should therefore continue.Crop insurance must also become more accessible and responsive. Rural employment and income support can provide stability during difficult seasons.AS Nithish KumarCoimbatorePublished on September 3, 2026Sign 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 }