On Friday morning, shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted his countrymen to light candles and lamps as a gesture of a united fight against
Month: April 2020
coronavirus news: Lockdown would have deeper impact, 52% CEOs foresee job losses: CII Snap Poll – The Economic Times
NEW DELHI: The coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent country-wide lockdown has deeply impacted India’s economy, with a majority of the firms expecting a significant decline
When lockdown is lifted, we have to be highly disciplined: Saraswat – The Economic Times
Corridors of the many government offices in Lutyens’ Delhi are as deserted as the streets of the city to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
coronavirus impact: How Indian bureaucracy is moving urgent files with ingenuity during the lockdown – The Economic Times
Corridors of the many government offices in Lutyens’ Delhi are as deserted as the streets of the city to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
India macroeconomic outlook set to worsen if lockdowns continue: Jean Dreze | Business Standard News
The Indian macroeconomic situation is bleak and all set to get worse if local or national lockdowns continue for some more time, renowned economist Jean
GSTN processed 10,077 new registrations, 7,876 refunds during lockdown | Business Standard News
GST Network on Sunday said tax officers have processed over 10,000 new registrations and about 8,000 refund applications in the first 10 days of lockdown
President Xi Jinping cared more for his reputation than to admit a crisis | The Indian Express
In the middle of the corona crisis, French President Emmanuel Macron has decided that his most urgent need is to have a new PR person
Toy industry is now coronavirus-hit, says Funskool CEO John Baby – The Hindu
Shipments hit badly, says Funskool India CEO COVID-19 has affected shipments by the domestic toy industry. Some firms have even deferred their capex plans. However,
Centre tweaks rules to make inactive accounts functional – The Hindu
Aims to ensure cash transfer under COVID-19 relief reaches beneficiaries The Finance Ministry has tweaked prevention of money laundering (PML) norms with the aim to
How long will the pandemic last? 3 Covid scenarios–Times of India
How long will the coronavirus pandemic last along with the deep economic recession it has created? I am a pessimist and fear a protracted tragedy.
What India did right with the lockdown will overshadow the wrongs–Times of India
Since March 25, India has come to terms with the enormous challenges of managing a 21-day total lockdown — an exercise that most countries in
Virus will pass, so will the opportunity – Times of India
Global and domestic equity markets have seen significant correction and most major indices are down about 30%. There is panic, negativity and pessimism all around.
Covid-19 is not the only crisis the country is confronting–Times of India
India is in crisis, and it is not just because of Covid-19. This pandemic is a surging, temporal disaster that has laid bare an ongoing,
Punjab & Sind Bank declares Saptarishi Hotels a/c as fraud – The Hindu BusinessLine
Punjab & Sind Bank (PSB) on Saturday informed the exchanges that its exposure to Saptarishi Hotels Private Ltd involving a total amount of Rs 76.58
When the virus plays on the mind – The Hindu BusinessLine
Mental well-being must get its due, as health workers and people fight Covid-19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reference to the need to creatively tackle loneliness
Covid-19: Implications for the disabled – The Hindu BusinessLine
India’s differently-abled are left in the lurch by virus and lockdown. The govt’s measures, or the lack thereof, fail to ease their burden Almost everybody
Big Story | How Covid-19 changes the outlook for economy and stock market – The Hindu BusinessLine
The world is staring at a recession, economic output in June 2020 quarter is going to shrink, and growth for FY21 will be sharply lower
Covid-19 crisis: IAS officers call for Rs 5-10 trn spending on health infra | Business Standard News
Inter-state coordination for movement of essential goods and immediate monetary support to migrant labourers and daily-wage workers are some of the other suggestions The government
How gold holdings can ease credit flows | Business Standard Column
If gold held by the top 30% of Indian households can be mobilised, it can be used for dollar swaps, while depositors could be provided
OYO suspends payment of monthly benchmark revenue to hotels; invokes force majeure – The Financial Express
Consequently, OYO will find it virtually impossible to continue to operate the agreement from the point of view of the object and purpose in relation