‘Total govt dues to MSMEs stood at Rs 5.5 lakh crore at FY20-end, in 40:60 ratio between Centre (including PSUs) and states’ The Centre is
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PE, VCs eye slice of Rs 50k-cr MSME fund – The Economic Times
While the government is expected to contribute Rs 10,000 crore for the fund, Rs 40,000 crore is expected to be raised from external parties. As
Big plans sound right, act on them–Economic Times
The Centre’s third stimulus package, as announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, consists of several welcome and path-breaking reform measures that can well
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rolls out a Rs 10,000 crore scheme for food processing sector – The Economic Times
Scheme worth Rs 10,000 crore will be implemented on the lines of Prime Minister’s vision of ‘vocal for local with global outreach’, to help two
farmers: FM’s announcement may increase income of the farmers by 25%-30%, feels EY India – The Economic Times
Announcement for medicinal plants corridor along the river Ganga will further strengthen the soft power of India apart from adding income to one of the
Experts feel that Rs 20L-Cr stimulus should have come earlier – The Economic Times
“By the time the lockdown is lifted, a fairly large part of our production capacity would have gone under,” said former chief statistician Pronab Sen
Government can use the escape clause in the FRBM Act to monetise the deficit: Usha Thorat – The Economic Times
The RBI, along with the government, would have to ensure the additional borrowing programme does not put pressure on bond yields, said Thorat. She said
The interests of workers, businesses are deeply aligned, especially in these times of crisis – The Economic Times
The coronavirus pandemic must be dealt with on the healthcare front comprehensively. The Covid-19 crisis is also devastating the rural agrarian sector, and equally —
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
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
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
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.
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
