The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is conducting a survey in Kerala to understand the short-term and long-term economic implications of Covid-19 on key sectors
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DPIIT, Finance Ministry locked horns before tweak in FDI guidelines | Business Standard News
Because of the differences, senior ministers, including the ministry of external affairs, had taken part in deliberations before the Cabinet gave its approval The government’s
Flattening the bankruptcy curve: Why IBC cases may surge post-lockdown | Business Standard News
Shroff is in favour of introducing a new chapter to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) with temporary provisions Two American professors, Kenneth Ayotte and
Can rate cut force banks to lend? | Business Standard Column
Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) bought treasury bills from the secondary market. This is no speculation. The weekly statistical supplement (WSS), which the central bank
Move petroleum to GST: The time is now | Business Standard Column
The 2016 game-changing constitutional amendment to facilitate introduction of GST was described as a “grand-bargain”. The states agreed to “cede” their exclusive sovereignty to tax supply of
Will more foreign financing be needed? | Business Standard Column
The capital inflow into India is the gap between investment and savings. In the coming one to two years, large changes in both investment and
Small businesses still waiting for stimulus package | Business Standard Column
Merchandise exports and imports went down in March because of the Covid-19 outbreak. Exports last month were $21.41 billion, against $32.72 billion in March 2019,
Handholding MSMEs to be critical for government, financial institutions to revive them post pandemic – The Financial Express
By Manguirish Pai Raikar Ease of Doing Business for MSMEs: We are passing through a very critical phase of our life fighting an invisible and invincible enemy
Govt does a U-turn, says e-tailers still barred from sale of non-essentials – The Financial Express
The move to allow e-tailers to sell/deliver non-essential items was strongly opposed by small businesses led by The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). In
Covid-19 impact: Even the best of banks, Corporate India to plumb new depths – The Financial Express
From JSW Steel to Tata Motors and to a clutch of NBFCs, including IndiaInfoline Finance, businesses across sectors are being monitored by ratings agencies. The best of India’s companies
Exporter moves Supreme Court against payment of full wages to workforce – The Financial Express
These government orders are passed beyond the legislative competence of the Respondents (government) and, therefore, ultra vires the 2005 Act,” the petition stated. A Mumbai-based
Behind the curve? India’s competitors in export markets aided by fiscal bounties – The Financial Express
Competitors, including China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia Malaysia and even Hong Kong, already announced a series of fiscal packages — some up to 3% of GDP.
Boost, not restrict, foreign investment–Economic Times
If anything fits the description, colourless, odourless, fluid and essential for life, apart from water or air, it is investment. India should welcome investment in
Flipflops mar India’s return to work–Economic Times
The flipflop by the government on what ecommerce companies are allowed to sell April 20 onwards makes little sense. It does not just affect ecommerce
liquidity boost by RBI: SMEs to gain maximum from Rs 1 lakh-cr liquidity boost to NBFCs, HFCs – The Economic Times
MUMBAI: Small businesses will benefit the most from the Rs 1 lakh-crore targeted liquidity boost to small and mid-sized non-banking lenders, housing financiers and micro-lenders, say the
The decision to tighten FDI norms for investors from neighbouring countries timely: Experts – The Economic Times
Shardul Shroff, Executive Chairman, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, said this decision will help India monitor its FDI (foreign direct investment) which could be directed
It will be months not years for the US economy to be back on track: Top US official – The Economic Times
WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday said that it will be months not years for the US economy, which has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic, to be
Innovate, set the trend in post-Covid world: PM Modi to youth – The Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the world is now in the pursuit of new business models and appealed to the country’s youth to
India should take ‘measured approach’ with stimulus packages to deal with COVID-19: Arvind Panagariya – The Economic Times
Panagariya said that it will be a “miracle” if a vaccine can be discovered, licensed, manufactured and made available to 65 per cent or more
States highlight cost and labour concerns – The Economic Times
NEW DELHI: As Lockdown 2.0 kicks in from Monday with some relaxations to kickstart the economy, the state governments have flagged concerns over cost escalation of projects, labour availability
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