It is vital to ensure that the clamour for suspending bankruptcy laws does not translate into reality The economic impact of the response to Covid-19
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GST rates and the medical devices industry | Business Standard Column
Let us use the GST rate regime to build up a strong domestic industry in sectors like pharmaceuticals and medical devices that can play to
Read from home | Business Standard Column
One should worry, of course, about what this is doing to one small business sector in particular that was already under stress: Bookshops Those of
The fiscal response challenge | Business Standard Column
In terms of policy response, governments and central banks are intervening aggressively in the advanced economies It is still difficult to gauge the actual magnitude
HFCs: Home alone | Business Standard Column
‘The burden of unsold inventory of over half a million housing units in the top 7 cities will worsen due to impact of the pandemic.
Arrears’ collection will be tricky | Business Standard Column
We need to understand the nature of the astronomical tax arrears’ figure of Rs 9 trillion The Covid-19 crisis is yet to play out completely.
The oil glut | Business Standard Editorials
The crash in futures may not benefit India The shock of “negative oil prices” has reverberated throughout the world, bringing home the nature of the
One-stop shop | Business Standard Editorials
Jio-Facebook deal would change India’s digital economy Social media giant Facebook’s investment in Jio Platforms has the potential to transform India’s retail landscape by combining
No conflict if state cane prices higher than minimum fixed by Centre: Supreme Court – The Financial Express
Since 2009-10, the SMP has been replaced with fair and remunerative price (FRP) and some states like Uttar Pradesh continue to announce state-advised prices which
Banks readying debt recast for Covid-hit companies – The Economic Times
Bankers feel companies hit by the lockdown will need at least a year to recover. Mumbai: The Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) is finalising a special restructuring proposal
Ashok Leyland to resume operations at three plants – The Economic Times
The government had relaxed guidelines for extended lockdown and allowed industrial units in rural areas or outside municipal limits to resume partial operations under strict
Garment exporters’ body expresses inability to pay workers’ pay for April, May – The Economic Times
The body has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state chief ministers to facilitate payement of wages to workers for these two months. GEMA
Minimum wages, safety for truckers essential for smooth supply chain in lockdown:Ashok Leyland – The Economic Times
Ashok Leyland has already started initiatives on this front and look forward to partner with the government for any new initiatives on these lines. NEW
Covid-19 Impact: Top retailers urge government to open non-essential retail to reset the Indian economy – The Economic Times
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), said only 8% of its members have funds to pay salary next month since 90% of all apparel
Ambani-Zuckerberg partnership will upend payments sector: Experts – The Economic Times
The Reliance Jio-Facebook partnership is expected to upend the digital payments sector, crowd out small players and drive consolidation, fintech experts said. BENGALURU: The Reliance
Government clears air on restaurant closure rumour – The Economic Times
The ministry of tourism clarified that it has not issued any letter on closing of hotels and restaurants till October 2020 due to the coronavirus
The Reliance Jio, Facebook Deal–Economic Times
Fresh investment from abroad in the Indian economy is welcome, but when in a form that could potentially erode existing economic activity and create a
MSEs: Nearly 80 pc MSEs hit as economic activities come standstill amid COVID-19: Survey – The Economic Times
The survey showed that five out of 10 businesses would run out of their working capital within two months and they will depend on loans
Economy will take at least 12-24 months to recover: N Venkatram – The Economic Times
We are fortunate that the oil crisis is benefiting us, says CEO of Deloitte India. I would go beyond just looking at demand and supply
Covid lockdown: Can’t pay salaries, say labour-intensive sectors – The Economic Times
“While we agree with the government that wages should be given, the minimum wage of Rs 8,000-9,000 per worker will be tough to sustain as
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