There were 17 CPSEs under the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry and around 13 CPSEs each belonged to industrial & consumer goods, power generation and power
Day: May 17, 2020
Coronavirus crisis: Traders ‘angry, disappointed’ with relief package, demand PM Modi’s intervention–Business Today
CAIT said around 20 per cent of the trading community would have to shut down their businesses if no relief was forthcoming Traders across the
‘Actual fiscal impact’ mere Rs 1.5 lakh cr in Rs 21 lakh cr economic stimulus: Barclays–Business Today
India’s fiscal deficit will rise from the targeted 3.5% to 6% of GDP in FY21. Barclays has pegged consolidated government deficit (Centre and State) at
Government package only worth Rs 3.22 lakh crore and 1.6% of GDP, not Rs 20 lakh crore: Congress – The Economic Times
Congress accused the govt of misleading people in the name of an economic package and said the measures announced by the Centre amounted to only
View: Govt’s booster dose is simulation, not stimulation – The Economic Times
The government needed to announce large infrastructure investment, say a brand new, enhanced healthcare system, not just some wellness centres at the block level. If
Property / C’struction – Services – Industry – The Economic Times
To buy or not to buy: Covid may change Indians’ equation with real estate Real estate constitutes a big chunk of costs, earnings, assets, or
FM Sitharaman speech today Highlights: Fifth and final tranche moves to further easing of curbs in doing business – The Economic Times
The final tranche had more for states as their borrowing limit has been increased from 3% to 5% of GSDP. The FM unleashed structural reforms
MSME: FM provides Covid-19 relief, no fresh insolvency proceeding against MSMEs for 1 year – The Economic Times
Now, insolvency proceedings will not be initiated up to 1 year. Earlier, the MCA had extended it to six months. Delivering the fifth tranche of
Stimulus is an attempt to construct an equivalent of Roosevelt’s New Deal: CEA – The Economic Times
“Demand-side impact can manifest if people start losing their jobs in significant numbers.” If you look at the policy package that has been brought in,
Stimulus 2.0: Stimulus 2.0: FM’s Rs 11.03 lakh crore doleouts leave Dalal Street sulking – The Economic Times
Government announced Rs 11.03 lakh crore of measures this week. Stimulus from earlier measures was Rs 1.92 lakh crore, while the actual size of RBI’s
modi stimulus package: Summing up Modi’s Covid stimulus: Big takeaways from the ‘mother of all incentives’ – The Economic Times
At as much as 10% of GDP, the big stimulus package did not appear to leave any major sphere untouched. Over five consecutive days of
P Chidambaram writes, ‘If there is no additional borrowing, there can be no additional expenditure, no fiscal stimulus’
On May 12, the Prime Minister grabbed the headline with the announcement of a Rs 20 lakh crore Economic Stimulus Package — but left the
Tavleen Singh writes, ‘In a democracy that aspires to building free market economy, all govt needs to do is get out of the way’
Last week the Prime Minister returned to those old promises he made of taking India in a new economic direction. This time those same old
A buyer should pay Rs 202-245 for Reliance rights entitlement renunciation: Report – business news – Hindustan Times
Rights entitlement (RE) renunciation gives the buyer the rights to buy the shares at the Rights Price (equivalent to a strike price) as against TERP/CMP
Once schools reopen, help children reconnect| Opinion – analysis – Hindustan Times
What is needed is a time for welcome and a period for settling down. This is not just any “back-to-school” moment. This school opening should
The package lacks focus on the immediate| Opinion – columns – Hindustan Times
If the government focuses on demand, and does enough to put more cash in the hands of people and businesses, coupled with the medium- and
Reopen now: Kickstarting economy cannot be delayed any longer–Times of India
With Lockdown 3.0 on its last legs amid talk of future iterations with fewer controls, it should be left to state governments to decide how
The speech Modi has not made but should–Times of India
Beloved brothers and sisters, We have been struck by the worst tragedy since Independence. We shall overcome, with courage and resilience. But we must also
Nirmala Sitharaman gives MSMEs enormous headroom to grow bigger with revised definition – The Financial Express
Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: With the revised definition, combining manufacturing and service MSMEs to enjoy the same benefits, investment less than Rs 1
Covid-19: 6 critical measures govt must include in MSME relief package to ease working capital stress – The Financial Express
Credit and Finance for MSMEs: The most important support that can be offered to MSMEs is the security of their jobs and payment. Addressing this