Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/new-labour-codes-are-welcome-but-for-real-labour-reforms-laws-have-to-ease-at-the-state-level/2110335/ By initiating labour reforms, the government has taken an important step, which is expected to make Indian economy more productive and competitive. Any
Month: October 2020
‘Crowdfunding is a great way for new businesses to test the waters before launching product, going big’ – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/cafe-sme/msme-fin-crowdfunding-is-a-great-way-for-new-businesses-to-test-the-waters-before-launching-product-going-big/2110545/ Credit and Finance for MSMEs: While there are several alternative financing sources such as equity crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, peer-to-peer consumers, reward-based and donation-based
Now khadi MSMEs introduce footwear even as KVIC eyes capturing Rs 5,000 crore market – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/now-khadi-msmes-introduce-footwear-even-as-kvic-eyes-capturing-rs-5000-crore-market/2110932/ MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari urged KVIC to develop alternatives to leather accessories including ladies’ handbags, purse, wallet in handcrafted Khadi fabric. KVIC has
Flipkart’s festive sale report card: 110 orders placed per second; 10 million shipments delivered – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/flipkarts-festive-sale-report-card-110-orders-placed-per-second-10-million-shipments-delivered/2110993/ Flipkart said that the sale had over 35 per cent new seller base from last year while around 60 per cent of the
Sebi penalises Kirloskar Brothers Ltd promoters, others for fraud – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/market/sebi-penalises-kirloskar-brothers-ltd-promoters-others-for-fraud/2111034/ Also, the entities have been barred from the capital markets for period ranging three months to six months, the regulator said in three
Getting lean growth right: Businesses need to realise recovery sans labour will not be sustainable – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/getting-lean-growth-right-businesses-need-to-realise-recovery-sans-labour-will-not-be-sustainable/2111126/ They need to work with the government to revive demand and employment. As has been the case with many other economic downturns, India
Tariff shelter must be temporary–economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/tariff-shelter-must-be-temporary/ The reported move to have a sunset date for high import tariffs on electronic products like mobile phones and TVs makes perfect sense.
Creditors’ future uncertain as Amazon’s legal battle with Future Group drags on – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/creditors-future-uncertain-as-amazon-legal-battle-with-future-group-drags-on/articleshow/78780249.cms SynopsisRestructuring of debt is necessary as the classification of loans as NPA could deplete Future’s value and impact valuations, possibly putting the deal
HDFC Bank Ltd.: HDFC Bank sitting upon $6-7 billion of excess liquidity: Aditya Puri – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/i-dont-want-to-be-peering-over-shashis-back-i-do-not-think-that-is-needed-aditya-puri/articleshow/78784351.cmsSECTIONSHDFC Bank sitting upon $6-7 billion of excess liquidity: Aditya PuriLast Updated: Oct 21, 2020, 10:15 PM ISTSynopsis India is one of the best
google: If Google’s a monopoly, who is harmed by its market power? – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/if-googles-a-monopoly-who-is-harmed-by-its-market-power/articleshow/78795223.cmsSynopsis The U.S. Justice Department’s new antitrust lawsuit against Google argues that both advertisers and regular people are harmed by the tech giant’s position
Raghuram Rajan cautions against import substitution – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/raghuram-rajan-cautions-against-import-substitution/articleshow/78795046.cmsSynopsis “In order to export, you have to import. Don’t erect huge tariffs and focus on creating right environment for production in India,” he
US visa ban: Trump ban on visas cost the US economy $100 billion: Study – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visa-and-immigration/trump-ban-on-visas-cost-the-us-economy-100-billion-study/articleshow/78787355.cmsSynopsis The June 22 Proclamation, which barred the entry of H-1B, L-1 and J1 visa holders till the end of the year, was eventually
Potential owners of Jet Airways are looking at a 90% plus stake, offer remnants to lenders – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/potential-owners-of-jet-airways-are-looking-at-a-90-plus-stake-offer-remnants-to-lenders/articleshow/78794738.cmsSynopsis Neither public shareholders nor Jet’s employees, except those retained by the new owners, stand to gain anything out of the deal, experts said.
Can’t afford term plans? Soon Rs 5 lakh sum insured policies will be available–Frontline
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/money/insurance/cant-afford-term-plans-soon-rs-5-lakh-sum-insured-policies-will-be-available/story/419077.html Insurance regulator IRDA has asked insurers to launch a standard term insurance plan — Saral Jeevan Bima — which will be available in
ITR filing 2019-20: Don’t forget to use two new tax deductions
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/money/tax/itr-filing-2019-20-dont-forget-to-use-two-new-tax-deductions/story/419174.html I-T filing 2019-20: Since the current tax filing involves the income earned during the financial year 2019-20, you must check all deductions allowed
Ayushman Bharat: Public funds for private benefit – Frontline
Clipped from: https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/public-health/article29766419.ece On September 23, the much-touted Ayushman Bharat, also called the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), completed one year of its existence. The National Health Authority (NHA),
Centre’s interest waiver policy is manageable, say analysts
Clipped from: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/business/economy/081020/centres-interest-waiver-policy-is-manageable-say-analysts.html Representational image. New Delhi: The government’s decision pertaining to waiver of interest-on-interest on loans under moratorium would be a manageable outcome as the value impact
All disabilities aren’t visible | Deccan Herald
Clipped from: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/panorama/all-disabilities-arent-visible-904882.html Did you know that all disabilities are not visible? Invisible disabilities are often not talked about or understood. These include illnesses such as
43% MSMEs and startups plan on hiring women over next 6 months: Survey | Business News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/startups/43-per-cent-msmes-startups-plan-on-hiring-women-workforce-localcircles-survey-6805579/ As per a survey conducted by community engagement platform LocalCircles, which got over 7,000 responses from startups, MSMEs and entrepreneurs across 104 top
Court-ordered interest waiver and bad loan recognition ban hurts common man | The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/banks-india-banking-system-bad-loans-non-performing-assets-rbi-gdp-judiciary-constitution-6810950/ It sabotages economic justice because fiscally funding banking diverts money from education, health and skilling expenditure. Waiving interest dues or banning bad loan