Exporters have demanded a host of steps such as allowing them to operate their factories with minimum workforce, subsidy on interest rates, and extension of
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RBI’s rate cut provides the much-needed balm to revive the economy | Business Standard News
A rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was much expected this time and the Governor did not disappoint. The aggressive cut of
Realtors say RBI decisions to boost liquidity; seek quick transmission | Business Standard News
The RBI’s decision to cut key rates and give three-month moratorium on all term loans will boost liquidity and ease debt pressure, provided banks pass
RBI slashes repo rate and unleashes other tools to tackle COVID. What does it mean to banks and borrowers? – The Hindu BusinessLine
After dragging its feet over the past two weeks, the RBI stepped up its efforts substantially on Friday, bringing in much-needed relief to banks, corporates
Moratorium on term loans may pose operational challenges for banks – The Hindu BusinessLine
Radhika Merwin In a bid to ease the pain of banks and borrowers owing to the Covid-19 crisis, the RBI has provided three-month moratorium on
Macroeconomic risks likely to be severe, warns RBI chief – The Hindu BusinessLine
Apart from the continuing resilience of agriculture and allied activities, most of the sectors will be adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic in FY21, cautioned
DC Edit: Centre must plan for Lakshman Rekha–Deccan Chronicle
Finally, India has got into a lockdown fighting the Covid-19 pandemic. About 130 crore people have been advised not to get out of their homes
COVID-19: Govt must act now to prevent economic disaster | Deccan Herald
Black swan events are rare, usually come as a surprise and have a massive impact. These properties make them impossible to predict. The spread and
A poorly thought-out package for the poor | Deccan Herald
The Rs 1.7 lakh crore package announced by the government to mitigate the distress and hardship caused by the ongoing 21-day lockdown is aimed at
Indian Industry seeks 10-point boost plan from govt for the exporters effected by coronavirus – The Economic Times
By Gaurav Noronha The lockdown has resulted in transportation delays leading to various costs and charges piling up for manufacturers, exporters and importers. Indian Industry
india’s gdp forecast: India’s real GDP growth will fall to 1.5-2% in FY21 due to lockdown: Kaushik Das – The Economic Times
RBI will also play a very big role in ensuring that there is financial stability in the market. We all know that a stimulus package
Get on With Corporate Bond Purchases, RBI–Economic Times
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) needs to shore up liquidity in the financial system. True, RBI has been boosting liquidity lately, with repurchase obligations (repo)
Hobson’s choice: The lockdown may have been necessary. But managing its side effects is a herculean task
Hobson’s choice: The lockdown may have been necessary. But managing its side effects is a herculean task War metaphors are misleading for India’s current situation:
Women in leadership: 4 reasons why world needs more women-led businesses than ever – The Financial Express
By Anisha Singh There are more women running Fortune 500 businesses today than at any point in the history of the list. These are words we hear every other year,
India’s MSME sector swells, adds these many enterprises in FY20; micro businesses dominate – The Financial Express
Even when the lockdown period ends, it will take time for the economy to be fully up and running. The 21-day shutdown announced by the
With 75% economy under lockdown, analysts see sharp fall in GDP | Business Standard News
Even when the lockdown period ends, it will take time for the economy to be fully up and running. The 21-day shutdown announced by the
Corona confusion | Business Standard Editorials
Enforcement of lockdown should be sensible Last Updated at March 26, 2020 01:04 IST Poor planning prior to the nationwide lockdown has created serious disruptions
Enough of chest-thumping | Business Standard Editorials
Lockdown can’t be a substitute for quick action in other areas Last Updated at March 26, 2020 00:55 IST The nationwide lockdown is being touted
Chinese firms resume export of pharma inputs to India – The Hindu BusinessLine
Ready to provide personal protection equipment too In what could be good news for Indian drug makers, the import of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and
MSMEs are in the ICU; a bandaid will not help, say industry representatives – The Hindu BusinessLine
MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) say it is going to be a nightmare for them for the next 3-6 months even if things get