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new MSME definition: With a low ‘turnover’ threshold, Government’s new MSME definition sows confusion – The Economic Times
The dual eligibility criteria of investment and turnover in govt’s new MSME definition has led to confusion. If the threshold or the criteria to qualify
With three major agri-market reforms, Modi govt finally bites the bullet – The Financial Express
The government announced a slew of measures for the agriculture sector, including a Rs 1.63 lakh crore outlay, and amending the stringent Essential Commodities Act
Covid-19 big picture: Brace for a disaster much bigger than you expected | Business Standard Column
If the business of doubling rate continues as it is currently, be prepared for bad news not just from the perspective of the coming medical
After lockdown, phased reopening: Authorities should proactively work to restart industry and businesses – The Financial Express
There should be a change in mindset, where local authorities are expected not only to check the spread of pandemic but also proactively work to
Higher borrowing of ₹4.2-lakh crore by Centre in FY21 unlikely to result in meaningful fiscal stimulus – The Hindu BusinessLine
Increased borrowing of ₹4.2-lakh crore by the central government in FY2021 is unlikely to translate into meaningful fiscal stimulus, unless the Centre sharply cuts the budgeted
Food procurement has been our saviour – The Hindu BusinessLine
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) based in Washington DC is one of the leading think-tanks in the agriculture sector, and a part of
Leather industry looks at way forward once lockdown is over – The Hindu BusinessLine
The Indian leather industry, which employs nearly 4.2 million people, will recover in 3-4 months after the lockdown is lifted, and stabilise in 6-8 months
Trump threatens to tax companies manufacturing outside US – The Hindu BusinessLine
President Donald Trump has threatened to slap new taxes on American companies to dissuade them from moving their manufacturing bases from China to countries like
Extension of CLSS to push demand for affordable housing: Anuj Puri – The Hindu BusinessLine
The one-year extension of Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) will help push demand for affordable housing. Reacting to the second tranche of the government’s ₹20-lakh crore economic
Has PM Modi grown highly cautious about the economy?–Editorial–Deccan Chronicle
When the government had announced Tuesday afternoon that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be addressing the nation, the entire country waited in anticipation. In his
Reform, but with a green focus – editorials – Hindustan Times
In the quest for growth, don’t undermine the environment Hindustan Times On May 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a ₹20 lakh crore economic package
Need to do more: Lenders have to do the heavy lifting in stimulus plans. This won’t be enough–Times of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of a Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus, to nurse India’s stricken economy back out of the ICU, certainly grabbed headlines.
Electricity bills will come down by 25%, says Power Minister – The Hindu BusinessLine
‘New package for power sector will significantly reduce the burden of Discoms’ RK Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and New and Renewable
Govt may issue sovereign perpetuity bonds to finance fiscal deficit – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/govt-could-issue-sovereign-perpetuity-bonds-to-finance-fiscal-deficit/article31582152.ece Prospects of flat issuance is bad news for government’s efforts to revive sagging growth – Chunumunu Prospects of flat issuance is bad news
Kerala govt announces special package for MSMEs amid Covid-19 crisis | Business Standard News
KSIDC will offer a moratorium on loans and interest to all operating units for three months without penal interest. The Corporation will also offer loans
Centre looks to nudge more MSMEs into manufacturing to reduce imports | Business Standard News
Sources across ministries confirmed that Narendra Modi’s call to “go vocal for local” will be achieved through a host of measures, running into the dozens,
Centre should charge for guarantee | Business Standard Column
Only PSUs can raise money cheaply today since it is assumed that the government won’t let them default My father taught me that humans innately
Liquidity focus continues | Business Standard Editorials
Govt provides immediate relief, but demand boosters missing The second instalment of the government’s relief package to address the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic broadly
MSMEs to get a breather, but recovery worry stays – The Financial Express
While the 12-month moratorium on repayments will buy micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) time to ride out the Covid storm, questions remain on the
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