lipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-might-see-serious-livelihood-crisis-says-economist-jean-dreze/articleshow/82547631.cmsSynopsis The eminent economist said the situation today is not very different from what it was around this time last year as far as
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Rupee appreciates on expectations of weak dollar, global risk sentiment – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/forex/rupee-appreciates-on-expectations-of-weak-dollar/article34529424.ece Gained 154 paise over the last month The rupee could see an appreciating bias on expectations of a weak dollar and global risk
Carry positions can hurt exchange rate and cause inflation, says SBI | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/carry-positions-can-hurt-exchange-rate-and-cause-inflation-says-sbi-121051001437_1.html This is particularly important for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as it works under an inflation-targeting regime The combination of two instruments
Tens of millions on the fringes sink into poverty as Covid wrecks India | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/tens-of-millions-plunge-into-poverty-during-second-coronavirus-wave-121050900675_1.html The government estimates India’s gross domestic product shrank 8 per cent in the year ended March, its biggest contraction since 1952 Experts have
HDFC picks up stake in CSC Grameen e-Store, banking on rural commerce – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/hdfc-bank-gets-1-5-of-grameen-estore-for-rs-10-crore/articleshow/82532483.cmsSynopsis This comes after the digital arm of the Tata Group — Tata Digital — had purchased a similar stake in the government-run rural
Solar power majors get $3-billion shock from Supreme Court order – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/renewables/solar-power-majors-get-3b-shock-from-sc-order/articleshow/82538167.cmsSynopsis Developers estimate the total cost to change the existing overhead wires to underground cables at ₹22,000 crore (approximately $3 billion), requiring a tariff
Restructuring 2.0: can RBI’s pre-emptive move help avert a crisis in retail loans? – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/economy-and-policy/restructuring-2-0-can-rbis-pre-emptive-move-help-avert-a-crisis-in-retail-loans/primearticleshow/82531066.cms Synopsis–Gross retail NPAs have steadily been on the rise and with FY21 numbers breaching the five-year average by a huge margin, regulatory forbearance
JSPL repays Rs 2,462 crore to its term lenders, aims to be debt-free in the short term – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/steel/jspl-repays-rs-2462-crore-to-its-term-lenders-aims-to-be-debt-free-in-the-short-term/articleshow/82523860.cmsSynopsis “This reduction of Rs.2,462 Cr is over & above the annual committed debt reduction in the financial year 2020-2021,” the company said in
Mumbai Angels Network sees 36 exits, eyes 50 investments this year | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/mumbai-angels-network-sees-36-exits-eyes-50-investments-this-year-121051001374_1.html Purplle has raised $45 million from Sequoia Capital India and existing investors Verlinvest, Blume Ventures and JSW Ventures. The platform closed 36 fresh
Domestic steel players poised for strong deleveraging plans as prices surge | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/domestic-steel-players-poised-for-strong-deleveraging-plans-as-prices-surge-121051001139_1.html With profitability at record levels, even if steel prices correct by 15-20% going ahead, players would still be in a comfortable position to
RBI: Restructuring 2.0: can RBI’s pre-emptive move help avert a crisis in retail loans? – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/prime/economy-and-policy/restructuring-2-0-can-rbis-pre-emptive-move-help-avert-a-crisis-in-retail-loans/primearticleshow/82531066.cms Synopsis–Gross retail NPAs have steadily been on the rise and with FY21 numbers breaching the five-year average by a huge margin, regulatory forbearance
Now MSMEs, others can file grievances on this portal for alleged violation of public procurement order – The Financial Express
lipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/sme/now-msmes-others-can-file-grievances-on-this-portal-for-alleged-violation-of-public-procurement-order/2249423/ The 2017 order was issued to promote goods manufactured in India and with a view to enhancing businesses’ income and employment. The order
Weakened economy can’t produce jobs, unemployment rate at 19-week high – The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/covid-effect-weakened-economy-cant-produce-jobs-unemployment-rate-at-19-week-high/2249461/ There has in fact been a steady increase in unemployment in recent months – the relevant rate rising to a four-month high of
Large dollar supply will ensure that rupee appreciates: SBI report – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/large-dollar-supply-will-ensure-that-rupee-appreciates-sbi-report/article34525493.ece Will help the Reserve Bank of India in inflation management, says Ecowrap The large supply of dollars will ensure that rupee will appreciate
FAITH urges Centre, RBI to take measures to protect tourism and hospitality jobs – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/policy/faith-urges-centre-rbi-to-take-measures-to-protect-tourism-and-hospitality-jobs-in-the-country/article34527636.ece Seeks waiver or compensation for fixed statutory liabilities, direct benefit transfer of basic pay The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality
Rupee levels too crucial for inflation management: Report – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/rupee-levels-too-crucial-for-inflation-management-report/articleshow/82522354.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis Estimates of exchange rate pass through suggest some moderation during the flexible Inflation targeting period. “But inflation can still alter by 0.1-0.13% for
Risks to financial institutions mounting as second wave surges across India: Fitch Ratings – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/risks-to-financial-institutions-mounting-as-second-wave-surges-across-india-fitch-ratings/articleshow/82516399.cmsSynopsis The fresh round of relief measures announced by the Reserve Bank of India in response to the second wave could provide some relief
Suresh Prabhu seeks release of FY20 benefits for services exports | Business News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/suresh-prabhu-seeks-release-of-fy20-benefits-for-services-exports-7306399/ Prabhu recommended that the travel and tourism (including health tourism), education and aviation sectors be exempted from the Rs 5-crore ceiling as they
India Inc’s overseas borrowing touches $9.23 billion, a two year high in March – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/india-incs-overseas-borrowing-touches-923-billion-a-two-year-high-in-march/article34528254.ece?homepage=true The sudden spike in March 2021 can largely be attributed to Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) which raised $4.92 billion External commercial borrowings
There’s a weak link between economy and market, says Jitendra Gohil | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/there-s-a-weak-link-between-economy-and-market-says-jitendra-gohil-121050900764_1.html The next trigger for a sell-off can be if we go into a nationwide lockdown to curb the virus, but the probability of