US President Donald Trump was at his candid best as he met top Indian CEOs, largely representing companies that have invested in the US and
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Corona will kill Trump’s chance to be re-elected–Times of India
Nobody knows how long the coronavirus pandemic will last. But one thing is certain: it has killed Donald Trump’s chances of being re-elected as US
Not enough to douse corona fire, govt also needs a roadmap for recovery–Times of India
It would probably not be entirely misleading to suggest that until Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s broadcast last Thursday, or at least a day or two
How India is fighting Coronavirus with a colonial-era law on epidemics – The Economic Times
The legal inadequacy to tackle disease outbreaks was known for long, baby steps were taken, but at the end of the day, the country was
Fed’s James Bullard: Coronavirus shutdown not a recession but an investment in survival – The Economic Times
That is the view of St. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard, who argues that a potential $2.5 trillion hit coming to the economy is
India Inc seeks fiscal stimulus, moratorium on debt repayment to mitigate coronavirus impact – The Financial Express
To mitigate the impact of coronavirus outbreak on the economy, India Inc has sought a host of measures, including a year-long moratorium by banks on
Coronavirus crisis: Lower demand hits small businesses, startups hard; cost-cutting likely ahead – The Financial Express
The Coronavirus is having a detrimental effect on the health of startups and small businesses in India as many of them are staring at crippling
World’s richest man Jeff Bezos’s Coronavirus concern grows, tells workers crisis may get ‘worse’ – The Financial Express
The company has already placed orders for “millions of face masks” for employees and contractors who cannot do their work from home, said Bezos. In
CII writes to PM Modi, seeks fiscal stimulus package of Rs 2 trillion | Business Standard News
CII writes to PM Modi, seeks fiscal stimulus package of Rs 2 trillion Suggests setting aside 1% of GDP for cash transfer scheme for poor
The Covid economic task force must get cracking – The Hindu BusinessLine
The task force must draw upon experts across disciplines to help India ride out this unprecedented and extraordinary crisis. The economic task force to deal
Banks to provide relief to borrowers whose operations are impacted by Covid-19 outbreak – The Hindu BusinessLine
The bank will give 10 per cent of a borrower’s existing Fund Based Working Capital Limits as loan Banks are likely to follow State Bank
’Janta Curfew’ just the beginning of a long battle against coronavirus: PM Modi – The Hindu BusinessLine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 14-hour-long ‘Janta Curfew’ on Sunday was just the beginning of a long battle against coronavirus outbreak, as he lauded
With China shut, govt exploring alternative sources of supply – The Hindu BusinessLine
MoS Som Prakash took note of problems raised by various sectors; strategy to be prepared to deal with problem The Commerce Ministry organised a meeting
Where will Modi govt find money to fight coronavirus? $563 mn fund hopelessly small–Business Today
India–already in war mode on containment and lockdowns–has so far made hopelessly feeble attempts at tackling the crisis economically. At a time when the world
Loan holiday, interest rate reduction essential to tide over coronavirus crisis–Business Today
A fiscal package is warranted to support the job losses due to halting economy and sector specific revival plans. While heavy lifting is required at
Time for RBI to buy corporate bonds
Time for RBI to buy corporate bonds The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been vigorously conducting open market operations (OMO) and purchasing government bonds
Bravo India: Indians displayed grit in heeding the curfew call but governments now need to up their game
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘janata curfew’ call was met with a positive response yesterday. Across urban India, roads were largely deserted as people stayed indoors.
Covid-19 crisis: Leaders, both in govt and Oppn have fallen short in India | Business Standard Column
Coronavirus represents the most profound crisis facing India and the response from our leadership has not inspired confidence Last Updated at March 23, 2020 08:00
Containing volatility | Business Standard Editorials
Sebi’s action pragmatic, but will not change market reality Last Updated at March 23, 2020 02:04 IST The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)
Disinfect the economy | Business Standard Editorials
Large policy interventions required in the near term Last Updated at March 23, 2020 01:58 IST The world is still coming to terms with the