The 12 million strong Kirana stores of India offer ubiquitous and fast delivery of goods across the country. The government must formulate a forward-looking E-commerce
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Prolonged lockdown may push millions into margins of subsistence: Former RBI Governor Subbarao – The Economic Times
Subbarao asserted that India’s economic recovery would be far better than most of the other countries. Subbarao said that as predicted by analysts, India will
Here’s how some banks plan to support exporters, but procedural delays play spoilsport – The Economic Times
Summary Exporters have made a pitch to the govt to also allow them to rollover the forward contracts without any penalty. KOLKATA | MUMBAI: Government-owned lenders
Are we winning or losing after one month of lockdown?–Deccan Chronicle
The results of the national lockdown, announced by Prime Minister Narenda Modi to contain Covid-19 pandemic, are still hazy. It was originally intended to be
Economy of sectors dominated by immigrant labour hit hard by coronavirus–Deccan Chroncile
New York: Ulises García went from being a waiter to working at a laundromat. Yelitza Esteva used to do manicures and now delivers groceries. Maribel Torres
Covid 19: Govt notifies exclusion of the lockdown period from insolvency and liquidation processes – business news – Hindustan Times
Coronavirus in India: The first notification said “the period of lockdown imposed by the Central Government in the wake of Covid-19 outbreak shall not be
Lives vs livelihoods | Business Standard Column
The low virus-related mortality rates for India and other tropical countries do not support the case for stringent lockdowns, which would also destroy businesses and
Trade is off: Why Modi govt’s lockdown leeway is poor consolation for India’s exporters – The Economic Times
While manufacturing can resume partially, exporters will have to contend with a shrinking global economy. India is a relative minnow in inter-country trading, responsible for
Govt push for mandatory bank loans needed to help small borrowers tide over COVID-19 financial emergency | Deccan Herald
A mandatory offer of credit is not outrageous in the present circumstances Representative image. (Credit: iStock Photo) On April 23, bankers effectively told the Reserve
Coronavirus lockdown: Don’t hurt big retail, e-commerce to help small players | Deccan Herald
Instead of hampering big retail and e-commerce, better to give small retailers a helping hand Representative image. (Credit: iStock Photo) Last week’s flip flop by
Coronavirus: Comprehensive fiscal relief package can’t wait anymore | Deccan Herald
Govt shouldn’t delay announcement of a comprehensive fiscal stimulus package for different sections hit by COVID-19 lockdown Our vast population of migrant labour and numerous
An ode to reforms in Modi era – The Hindu BusinessLine
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Have sufficient cashflow to meet repayment obligations, says Shriram Transport Finance MD – The Hindu BusinessLine
Shriram Transport Finance Company Ltd (STFC) on Saturday said it has taken a host of measures, including offering moratorium to its borrowers, and cost-rationalization and
You, your neighbour, your space: A guide to navigating the New Normal – The Hindu BusinessLine
Here are some tips you can follow in both business and your personal life, post pandemic Of late there has been a flurry of articles,
Debt Mutual Funds: All you wanted to ask about your debt mutual funds after Franklin Templeton fiasco – The Economic Times
Templeton has wound up $4.1 billion of debt funds after a liquidity crisis. What happened? Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has decided to wind up six debt
coronavirus: Falling oil prices amid coronavirus pandemic: What it means for India and other players – The Economic Times
The US itself is groaning under the weight of its own oil. Shale producers, who have, for the past five years run rings around traditional
Small biz, big trouble: Covid-19 disruption might prove fatal for many of India’s MSME units – The Economic Times
The meeting, organised by the Mumbai-based IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry, had businessmen seeing May-end as a plausible date for reopening. But there was
Features – Startups – Small Biz – The Economic Times
How some startups are being inventive in the face of coronavirus pandemic Suddenly, startups that were looking for growth avenues were scrambling for ways to
OYO: Pay cuts, layoffs: Startup morale under lockdown – The Economic Times
Over the past 4 weeks, at least two dozen top companies have fired employees and contract staff. A common thread at all firms is a
India needs a new covenant for growth in a post-Covid world: Raghuram Rajan – The Economic Times
The former RBI governor said that India cannot remain under a lockdown forever. On lifting the lockdown, Rajan said that India needs a staggered exit