A bit of an overreaction, isn’t it? I can see why it appears to be a trifle over the top. Smaller countries with just a
Day: March 27, 2020
The lockdown should have been preceded by economic stimulus measures – The Hindu BusinessLine
India’s economic response to the coronavirus crisis is in sharp contrast to other nations who have invoked nuclear options to contain the economic fallouts of
Banks working out credit lines to ease redemption pressure at MFs – The Hindu BusinessLine
Banks, especially from the public sector, are working out credit lines to support mutual funds (MFs), which are currently up against year-end redemption pressure. This
A long road: The Hindu Editorial on India’s 21-day coronavirus lockdown – The Hindu
India’s unprecedented 21-day national lockdown is an unparalleled effort at stopping the march of a fast-spreading scourge that has overwhelmed the health infrastructure of several
The crumbling of India’s economy – analysis – Hindustan Times
Only a few weeks ago, we were talking about the persistent economic slowdown, the revenue shortfall in the Union Budget, and the jobs crisis. Now
Should Yes Bank have been allowed to be declared insolvent? | Deccan Herald
At first blush, the idea seems outrageous. As a matter of policy, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has never allowed any major bank to
India’s growth in next 2 quarters won’t be over 3 per cent: Pronab Sen – The Economic Times
New Delhi: Former chief statistician Pronab Sen on Thursday said the country’s growth in the next two quarters will not be more than 3 per
View: Govt’s relief measures will help those worst affected by the lockdown, but will it do the trick? – The Economic Times
By Ram Singh The Covid-19 pandemic is a serious threat to many lives and livelihoods in India. Sensing the gravity of the situation, Prime Minister
india lockdown: Lockdown may not be enough to contain coronavirus spread in India: Rajan – The Economic Times
The lockdown in India, the largest such exercise in the world, may not be enough to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the
covid 19 impact on smes: Not all SMEs will survive the Covid-19 crisis, but what should an economic bailout package look like? – The Economic Times
The world over, financial packages have already been announced by nations in a bid to restore their economies amid the Coronavirus pandemic gripping countries across
Go Bolder and Bigger on Relief–Economic Times
The relief package announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is welcome, to the extent that it is the beginning of pushing purchasing power into the
TReDS Route to Discourage Layoffs
The best way for the government to induce employers to not lay off workers rendered redundant by the Covid-19 slowdown and lockdown would be to
Go big on it: Relief package will help the vulnerable but is too limited to revive the economy–Times of India
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.70 lakh crore relief package named Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana yesterday, to mitigate the hardship caused by
eCommercial Gains to Be Made–Economic Times
By Hitesh D Gajaria India amended its Finance Bill on Monday in Parliament, enlarging the scope of taxing digital companies. This amendment has taken everyone
Default fears: Bulk downgrades since January add to firms’ coronavirus pain – The Financial Express
At 16 downgrades a day between January and now, corporate India’s finances have never been more stretched. And with the coronavirus pandemic threatening to disrupt
MSMEs welcome govt’s decision to bear EPF contribution; to help small businesses in these key areas – The Financial Express
Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s decision on Thursday for the government to bear the 24 per cent contribution of both employee
Independent directors: Underpaid & unappreciated | Business Standard Column
A lot is expected — rather demanded — of independent directors. By regulators, through the Companies Act and the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s
Relief package inadequate, extra stimulus must for stressed biz: Economists | Business Standard News
The American legislature has passed a $2.2-trillion economic rescue package for aid businesses, workers and health care systems affected due to the pandemic. The Rs
Coronavirus impact: GDP likely to fall to a three-decade low, say analysts | Business Standard News
According to CSO, India’s GDP was expected to grow at 7.5 per cent at current prices in FY20 to Rs 204 trillion. With the nation
Covid-19 stimulus package: Centre’s Rs 1.7-lakh crore no match for global response – The Hindu BusinessLine
India’s allocation is at 0.8 per cent of GDP; most other countries have spent much more With Covid-19 having massive social and economic impact across