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newKotak tries to raise $2 bn amid a pandemic
Kotak tries to raise $2 bn amid a pandemicThe qualified institutional placement (QIP) could begin early this week.
- 13 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:14am -
newCentre aims at doubling testing to 2,00,000 a day
Centre aims at doubling testing to 2,00,000 a dayThe Centre plans to double its Covid-19 testing capacity to 200,000 a day, with a special focus on states facing an influx of migrant workers.
- 25 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:02am -
newTikTok stares at a gloomy India picture
TikTok stares at a gloomy India pictureWhile 35.7 million users downloaded TikTok in March, the number of users who downloaded it in April came down to 23.5 million and further to 17 million till May 23, according to Sensor Tower data.
- 30 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:57am -
newRichard Branson's Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt
The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after the rocket was dropped from beneath the left wing of the jumbo jet dubbed Cosmic Girl. The highly modified jumbo jet took off from Mojave Air and Space Por t in the desert north of Los Angeles and flew out just beyond the Channel Islands, where the drop occurred.
- 43 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:44am -
newThis may be a good time to buy a Merc
This may be a good time to buy a MercLuxury carmakers are pulling out all the stops to get customers back and buying.
- 48 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:39am -
newCoronavirus Live: India crosses 4,000 deaths
Coronavirus Live: India crosses 4,000 deathsIndia now has a total of 1,38,845 cases and 4,021 deaths
- 2 hours ago 26 May 20, 6:10am -
new3 states finalising databases for benefit of migrant workers
UP, MP and Rajasthan are finalising their online databases of migrant workers with details such as how skilled the workers are and how they can be best employed within the state.
- 4 hours ago 26 May 20, 4:33am -
newUttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh have over 50% recovery rate
MP has reported a 51% recovery rate among Covid-19 patients while Rajasthan has done better at 54% and UP is the best among the three states with a 56% recovery rate. In all these states, the number of active cases is hence below the number of recovered patients. The national recovery rate stands at about 42%.
- 4 hours ago 26 May 20, 4:32am -
newHere's what happened when India decided to fly after 62 days
Here's what happened when India decided to fly after 62 daysPassengers, masked and gloved, in hazmat suits, had to deal with glitches and sudden rule changes.
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:10am -
newBennett University webinar: Need to tap Artificial Intelligence to fight Covid, says IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
“This world will not remain the same as it was till now. Your life habits, your approach to life, maybe your over-aggrandizement of the world as a nation will change. In this light, do we need to reflect on the application of AI in a completely different way?” Prasad said.
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:10am -
newLufthansa, Germany agree on $9.8-billion rescue package
The German Finance and Economy Ministries on Monday said Lufthansa was an operationally healthy company before the coronavirus outbreak, was profitable and had good prospects for the future but had got into trouble because of the pandemic.
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:05am -
newMedium company turnover limit may be doubled for MSME benefits
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had on May 13 announced a new definition for MSMEs as part of the ₹20 lakh crore economic stimulus package. Besides a change in definition, she had announced a ₹3 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme to provide collateral-free loans to MSMEs.
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:00am -
newHow India can become global supply nerve
How India can become global supply nerveIndia’s aspirations have been whetted by its improving ease of doing business, though more needs to be done.
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:48pm -
newUK planning to reduce Huawei’s 5G role: Report
The British prime minister instructed officials to draw up plans under which China’s involvement in the country’s 5G infrastructure would be scaled down to zero by 2023, according to the newspaper.
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:38pm -
newBengal and Assam tea sector estimated a loss of Rs 2,100 crore due to lockdown
Indian tea sector has estimated loss of Rs 2,100 crore in Assam and Bengal due to lockdown. This is based on the price recovered in 2019 North India tea auctions. These two north Indian tea producing states contribute over 80% to India's national yield. The plantation sector has requested government for a multidirectional financial package to come out of the crisis.
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:35pm -

newParks packed, terraces open as Madrid and Barcelona ease curbs
The easing measures come as the Madrid region, the city of Barcelona and large parts of Castile-Leon in the northwest, formally enter the first phase of rolling back one of the strictest lockdowns in the world.
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:18pm -
newUS limits travel from Brazil amid worsening coronavirus outbreak
Brazil has the second-highest number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the world — trailing only the United States — with more than 350,000 cases and 22,700 deaths.
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:08pm -
new1st anniv of Modi Govt 2: BJP to hold virtual rallies
1st anniv of Modi Govt 2: BJP to hold virtual ralliesThe spread of coronavirus, which has resulted in lockdown and ban on political meetings, has prompted the BJP to resort to using technology to mark the first anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's second term.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:39pm -
newWHO pauses trial of drug touted by Trump
WHO pauses trial of drug touted by TrumpThe WHO has suspended testing hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:34pm -
newMicrolenders are not happy with EMI-pause
Microlenders are not happy with EMI-pauseMicrofinance leaders fear extended moratorium may increase stress and derail their robust credit discipline.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:24pm -
new2.4 lakh subsidised Tirupati Laddus sold in AP on day-one
Observing all COVID-19 guidelines in the presence of local government machinery, the devotees queued up at TTD marriage halls and TTD Information Centres for the sacred prasadam.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:16pm -
newK'taka lays down rules for institutional quarantine
The government also exempted both union and state ministers, officers on duty as well as airline crew members from quarantine.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:16pm -
newEarthquake of magnitude 5.5 hits Manipur, tremors felt in other northeastern states
According to the preliminary reports, no damages to property have been reported till the filing of this report.
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:46pm -
newPM's economic package 'jumla', less than 1pc of GDP: Chavan
Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan, incidentally, had demanded a Rs 21 lakh crore package in April this year.
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:42pm -
newSupplies of smartphones, tablets, laptops hit due to lower production & distribution workforce
Two senior industry executives said brands like Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and Realme are facing supply issues with operational plants running at 30-35% capacity and several warehouses are not able to operate normally.
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:03pm -
newCovid-19 boosts local demand for premium fruits, vegetables
Indian consumers are willing to pay a premium to get hygienic and nutritional daily essentials, prompting exporters of horticulture produce to draw strategies for the domestic market.
- 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:09pm -
newNo consensus on Nifty direction; 50DMA remains key hurdle
This makes the market more vulnerable on the higher side.
- 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:32pm -
newGerman business morale rebounds in May as corona restrictions are eased
The Ifo institute said its May survey showed that its business climate index rose to 79.5 from a downwardly revised 74.2 in April. A Reuters poll of economists had pointed to a reading of 78.3.
- 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:18pm -
newHDFC a better play than its peers: Sharekhan
'Q4 stable for the NBFC on asset quality front'
- 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:00pm -
newNCLAT sets asides NCLT order to make MCA party in all insolvency, company matters
Rejecting the order, the NCLAT said: "The impugned order making it applicable throughout the country to all the Benches of the National Company Law Tribunal is untenable one and the said order suffers from material irregularity and patent illegality in the eye of Law".
- 16 hours ago 25 May 20, 4:05pm -
newCBIC clears Rs 11,052 cr GST refund claims since April 8
Refunds have been sanctioned while ensuring work from home, it added. The finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during COVID-19 it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds which would benefit around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME.
- 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:25pm -
newHDFC Q4 profit drops 22% YoY; firm declares dividend of Rs 21
Profit fell as dividend income received during the quarter was mere Rs 2 crore.
- 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:38pm -
newITC to acquire spices maker Sunrise Foods
The company on May 23 entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the equity share capital of Sunrise Foods Private Limited.
- 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:16pm -
newInternational Labour Organisation writes to PM Modi, says India should uphold labour laws
This comes after 10 central trade unions lodged a joint complaint with the international body over some BJP-ruled states allowing complete exemption from labour laws for new establishments to attract investments and most states increasing the work hours from 8 hr to 12 hrs in single shifts.
- 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 1:56pm -
newDeficit monetisation: Is it as easy as RBI printing more money?
India has a comfortable foreign exchange reserves of $487 billion currently.
- 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 1:29pm -
newFewer meetings will help achieve 100% productivity, say developers in survey
Working longer hours wasn't an issue but developers said they wanted fewer meetings as it cuts into productivity. The survey found that 97% of developers who worked over 60 hours reported they were happy with their job.
- 23 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:04am -
Instagram eyes TikTok for fresh user acquisition, advertises on rival platform
Experts in digital advertising call it a move to acquire new users to sustain advertiser interest, as Instagram’s user growth shows signs of slowing – at 4.5% in 2020 as opposed to a previous forecast of 5.4% – as per eMarketer’s data published in January 2020.
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 12:11am -
HCL, PeopleLink, Zoho among 10 companies in race to develop made-in-India Zoom rival
HCL, Zoho among 10 companies selected for made-in-India video conferencing solution in India.
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 12:10am -
Handset retailers’ earnings hit as mobile brands erase sales incentive
While the removal of sales targets would offer some relief to beleaguered retailers who are facing a near washout in sales due to Covid-induced restrictions, this also means the brands have done away with the incentives they used to offer on meeting such sales targets, say industry players.
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:39pm -
Reliance Mutual Fund renamed as Nippon India Mutual Fund
Nippon India Mutual Fund becomes the largest foreign-owned AMC in India.
- 7 Oct 19, 2:35pm -
Ridiculous rituals can’t help you win in market, but the basics can
Return to your basics at every chance you get and re-learn them many times over.
- 7 Oct 19, 2:06pm -
YES Bank in talks with Microsoft for stake sale; stock climbs 9%
A Reuters report quoting Mint suggested that Yes Bank is in talks with Microsoft and two other tech firms for a possible stake sale.
- 7 Oct 19, 1:44pm -
Half of the ‘euphoric’ wealth gained in tax cut rally fizzled out in 7 days
Data showed the domestic equity market gave up half the gains that it had amassed.
- 7 Oct 19, 11:40am -
Chor companies never change, I burnt fingers trying to bet on #ChangingIndia: Porinju
He said these cos will perish in the ongoing ‘Historic Detoxification Drive’ of India Inc.
- 7 Oct 19, 11:04am -
Jhunjhunwala, Ambani, Dhoni & much of D-Street awaiting these big-bang IPOs
Some of these firms have strong balance sheets and credible financials to support this frenzy.
- 7 Oct 19, 10:16am -
Narendra Modi has his eyes set on boosting business: Joao Cravinho, EU Ambassador
Ambassador Joao Cravinho, head of the EU delegation, led Ambassadors of various European countries to a quiet lunch with Modi at the capital last year.
- 3 Jun 14, 5:34am -
Confidence level of industry improving: KV Kamath, ICICI Bank
"It is the collective wisdom of the marketplace that there is action and we will move with speed. That improves the confidence level of industry."
- 2 Jun 14, 2:27pm -
We may see rapid growth over the next few years: Raamdeo Agrawal
Directives from the Centre have to be executed at the state level. So, there are many things that are not in Modi’s hands, says Raamdeo Agrawal.
- 2 Jun 14, 8:00am -
Every decision of government needn’t be a big reform: Anand Mahindra
"The fact that we are the world’s largest democracy and we are all aware that power and a role in global affairs for a nation comes from economic strength."
- 2 Jun 14, 4:00am -
Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar
"Now there is a stage three and stage four of digitisation, we will take a call on this only after taking all things into account."
- 31 May 14, 4:00am -
There is a leadership vacuum in Infosys, time to get Nandan Nilekani back: Mohandas Pai
"There is a leadership vacuum in the company, because they made the wrong choice of CEO three years ago and that is playing out right now."
- 29 May 14, 12:40pm -
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- 6 Aug 13, 1:45pm -
After the Oscars, what's next for silent stars of The Artist?
The team behind The Artist will have spent the first day of the rest of their lives conforming to the grandest, and most lucrative, of Hollywood traditions.
- 29 Feb 12, 12:42am -
Delhi World Book fair: A fair like no other
It's the World Book fair, which comes around once every two years sprawling across the giant halls of Pragati Maidan. This is the fair's 20th edition.
- 25 Feb 12, 7:38am -
Indian gift makes its way to State Department exhibition
An elephant figurine gifted by the then HM LK Advani to US Secretary of State Colin Powell in 2002, has made its way to the State Department hall.
- 24 Feb 12, 1:39pm -
IMD to use dynamic models for forecasts
Statistical models used by IMD will still be used for monsoon forecast, but the ministry of earth sciences is putting more emphasis on dynamic models.
- 22 Feb 12, 2:19am -
Docs reveal contents of first wire msg between India & Eng
Newly discovered documents have revealed the first telegraph messages and joy when England was linked for the first time with India on 23 June, 1870.
- 21 Feb 12, 3:19pm -
Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery
Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.
- 20 Feb 12, 4:27pm -
Alfa raises delisting price to Rs 2,850 a share
Alfa Laval (India) today said its parent firm has raised the delisting offer price to Rs 2,850 a share.
- 10 Jan 12, 5:49pm -
DB Realty, Unitech stocks rose
The stocks of DB Realty and Unitech rose after top executives of these companies were granted bail in the 2G scam case.
- 30 Nov 11, 3:55am -
Fitch withdraws Reliance Capital ratings
Fitch on Friday said it has withdrawn the ratings on Reliance Capital as the company has decided to stop participating.
- 20 Oct 11, 9:00pm -
'Discoms' poor fin health poses risks for traders'
The poor financial health of state electricity boards could pose significant business risks for power traders in the country, says Fitch.
- 20 Oct 11, 8:02pm -
Cigarette cos shares outperform benchmark Sensex
Shares of cigarette companies have rallied over the past one month, with ITC, Godfrey Philips and VST Industries hitting record highs.
- 19 Jul 11, 1:35am -
Lovable Lingerie's dream run on as traders lap it up
Lovable Lingerie is 3rd-best performing stock among companies listed this year, with it doubling in value, as traders bet it could repeat performance of Page Indus.
- 18 Jun 11, 12:25am -
'Big Daddy' laps up Cipla after Q1 nos beat forecast
Shares of Cipla inched up on heavy volumes on Friday, after the company’s first quarter earnings beat the consensus estimate.
- 14 Aug 10, 3:35am -

Business Standard

newAfter changing Galwan claim line thrice, PLA now claims the entire valley
There was a shock on May 5, when some 5,000 Chinese troops crossed into the Galwan River valley, followed by another incursion in similar numbers into the Pangong Lake sector on May 12.
- 5 hours ago 26 May 20, 3:06am -
newGermany set to take Lufthansa stake in landmark $9.8-billion bailout
The aid package involves taking an initial 20 per cent stake that could rise to a blocking minority of 25 per cent plus one share in the event of a hostile takeover, the carrier said on Monday.
- 5 hours ago 26 May 20, 3:05am -
newLockdown extensions economically disastrous, says Anand Mahindra
While acknowledging that choices are not easy for policy makers, he said a lockdown extension will not help.
- 6 hours ago 26 May 20, 2:48am -
newCovid-19 crisis: 80% MSMEs in Sonipat hub await their turn to open
The first of a five-part series captures the restlessness of workers in Haryana's industrial clusters struggling to restart operations
- 6 hours ago 26 May 20, 2:27am -
new'How do I get a printout?' New flying rules test some passengers' patience
India resumed commercial domestic flights on Monday after a gap of two months and the first day saw high cancellations and nervous passengers trying to adapt to the new normal of flying.
- 6 hours ago 26 May 20, 2:10am -
newOver 500 flights take off, but states create plane confusion at airports
Maharashtra clears air, says short-term visitors exempt from isolation
- 6 hours ago 26 May 20, 2:00am -
newCrompton Consumer: Cost control, market share gains lend comfort
With products less discretionary and seasonal in nature, company's growth could see faster recovery, say analysts
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:51am -
newSebi okays use of shares in depository account as margin until Aug 31
The markets regulator in February came out with framework on margin obligation to be given by way of pledged or repledged shares in the depository system
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:51am -
newDiversify your investments beyond bank FDs to counter declining rates
Invest in a mix of small savings products, debt funds with quality portfolios to counter declining rates
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:43am -
newATMs to become virtual bank branches, accept deposits with instant credit
Close to 14.6 per cent (or 35,000) of the 240,000 ATMs in India are new-age recyclers, even though they have been around for only 3 years on the local landscape.
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:26am -
newDirect tax mop-up rises 39% amid sharp decline in disbursement of refunds
Collections may come under pressure once the base effect wears off
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:12am -
newDust, thunderstorms likely in several parts of north India on May 29: IMD
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:03am -
newMultinational companies lead in women's representation on their boards
While number of women occupying positions is increasing in India, their presence is still lower than in many countries
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:02am -
newNew emissions blow for Volkswagen as German court backs damages claims
US authorities banned the affected cars after the cheat software was discovered, triggering claims for compensation.
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:56am -
newDomestic mutual funds increase ownership of Nifty companies in Q4
Compared to the March quarter last year, the ownership is higher by 140 bps
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:55am -

newCovid-19: WHO halts trial of hydroxychloroquine, awaits more safety data
"It's important to continue to gather evidence on the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine," WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said at a press briefing in Geneva
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:53am -
newHNIs turn to low-return products; tax-free bonds, FDs preferred choices
Tax-free bonds, FDs, RBI 7.75% bonds, gilt funds preferred choices
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:49am -
newNCLAT quashes NCLT order making MCA a party to all IBC proceedings
Allowing the plea filed by the MCA, a two-member bench of the appellate tribunal said the NCLT's direction was "beyond the power" and amounted to "imposition of a new rule in a compelling fashion".
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:38am -
newThe unbearable likeness of being
Kundera faced challenges that possibly no other writer of his calibre and time faced, making his work even more fascinating
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:04am -
newIDFC First Bank seniors to forgo 65% of bonus amid Covid-19 crisis
V Vaidyanathan, managing director and chief executive, will take 30 per cent cut in his compensation, including fixed compensation as well as all allowances.
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:01am -
newCovid-19 crisis: Unemployment rate remains high at 24.3% amid lockdown
The labour participation rate trend seems to tell a story of some interesting changes in the labour markets
- 8 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:59pm -
newHuge scam in YES Bank for many years, says Enforcement Directorate
Rana Kapoor's wife also charged with abetting crime
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:50pm -
newCovid's economic toll on Maharashtra
Maharashtra can expect to get additional funding from the increased allocation of Rs 40,000 crore to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act announced by the Centre
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:49pm -
newA continued derating
Global investors derate India as we avoid second generation reforms
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:45pm -
newRatio of India's public debt to GDP likely to scale a new high in FY21
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, the combined liabilities of the Centre and the state governments were around Rs 147 trillion at the end of March 2020
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:42pm -
newConfusion in air
Aviation ministry should have taken states on board
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:34pm -
newChina's syndromes
Multiple motives behind military escalation
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:34pm -
newFrom Nestle India to Maruti Suzuki, impact of Covid-19 on earning estimates
Given the huge hit from lockdown, it is not surprising that 44 of the 80 companies have seen sharp cuts ranging 10% to 72%
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:27pm -
newCovid-19 crisis: WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine on safety concerns
Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:13pm -
newWealth managers advise clients to invest in US-oriented offshore products
International funds delivered 6.8% returns in one year, against large drawdowns in domestic funds
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:34pm -
newCompassion, health, safety: Brands play down festive pitch on Ramzan
Compassion, health and safety dominate advertising narratives as the celebratory moment loses its sparkle in the lockdown
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:27pm -
newLetter to BS: Many services should have been restarted after first lockdown
PM must withdraw the powers of the CMs to put restrictions on the state borders and have separate quarantine rules
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:19pm -
newLetter to BS: India can play a key role in the post-Covid world
For that to happen, India has to carry out fast-paced economic reforms and significantly increase its economic might
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:13pm -
newLetter to BS: Schools, colleges should be reopened with maximum caution
While educational institutions have readily embraced online learning, it cannot be presumed to have benefited students from every strata of the society
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:13pm -
newLiquidity, labour and logistics are the key challenges: JSW Steel's Rao
Ensuring return of labour as important as sending them back home, says Seshagiri Rao
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:11pm -
newVenkaiah Naidu reviews preparedness of LS, RS secretariats for meetings
On Saturday, Naidu discussed the issue with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, and senior officials of the two Houses
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:56pm -
newNCLAT's resolution professional ruling: Several bankruptcy cases face delay
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had ordered that a former bank official cannot be appointed as a resolution professional (RP) in a company facing bankruptcy
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:54pm -
newBravehearts on board
What happens after the initial pent-up demand for air travel wanes?
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:52pm -
newAllowing pvt sector to mine and sell coal commercially is a mammoth task
The government plans to auction 50 mines immediately
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:52pm -
newMany manufacturing companies weighed labour cost cuts even before lockdown
Salary and wage bill for manufacturers was down around 1% YoY in Jan-Mar
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:39pm -
newNasscom for policy tweak to enable longer work-from-home scenario
Nasscom has asked for the abolition of OSPs (other service providers) under the Department of Telecom, under which certain kinds of work (such as voice calls) cannot be shifted to employees' homes.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:28pm -
newPunjab, MP lead the way as wheat procurement tops last year's level
The government has purchased 34.15 mln tonnes wheat iill May 24, compared to 34.13 mln tonnes procured in all of 2019.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:22pm -
newHome appliances remain immune to Covid, lockdown relaxation boosts demand
28% consumers keen on buying home appliances, while other discretionary spending is on hold, says Nielsen survey
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:13pm -
newDefence reforms: Indian manufacturers looking to ride the opportunity
FM Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a series of measures to boost investments in India's defence and aerospace sector last week as part of the tranche 4 of the Rs 20 trillion economic stimulus
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:46pm -
newDay 1 of flights resumption: Airlines walk an extra mile to ensure safe ops
Domestic operations were suspended on March 24. While cargo and relief operations are underway, a majority of aircraft had to be maintained in proper condition.
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:19pm -

Business Line

newState-level reform crucial for farmer uplift
From building a credible database to incentivising micro food enterprises, States must back the Centre’s agri initiatives
- 13 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:14am -
newAll you wanted to know about rights entitlement
There is a lot of buzz around the Reliance Industries rights issue. While this is not the first company to raise capital through a rights offer, it ha
- 13 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:14am -
newA lifeline for MSMEs
Guaranteed emergency credit line, a timely step
- 14 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:13am -
new‘Aspirational India’ story bites the dust
Today’s desperate, hungry migrants, once dubbed by optimists as the ‘neo-middle class’, have been orphaned by public policy
- 14 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:13am -
newAP order keeps in abeyance move to dispose of 50 properties by TTD
The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to keep in abeyance a proposal to dispose of 50 properties of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.The General
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:59pm -
newVedanta’s delisting plan: What choice do shareholders have?
The price of ₹87.5 per share indicated by the company may be too low; but investors have the choice of placing their bids higher
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:56pm -
newHome design firm Livspace lays off 450 employees
Bengaluru-based Livspace, which is into home design and renovation, has laid off 450 employees — 15 per cent of its total workforce — due to an adver
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:51pm -
newToyota Kirloskar to restart Bidadi plant in phases
Most staff in WFH mode: Deputy MD
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:50pm -
newNow, brokers cannot use PoA to transfer client shares
Equity brokers may no longer be able to misuse client shares lying in demat accounts. From June 1, SEBI has discontinued the use of Power of Attorney
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:39pm -
newGovt-constituted probe committee seeks info from public on LG polymers gas leak
The High Powered Committee, constituted by the Andhra Pradesh government to look into various aspects of gas leak from the LG Polymers unit, has decid
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:28pm -
newN-95 mask prices have come down by 47 per cent, says NPPA
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has stated that major manufacturers and importers of N-95 masks have reduced their prices significant
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:28pm -
newTamil Nadu records 805 new Covid-19 cases on Monday; employees from private firms test positive
Employees in some of the companies in and around Chennai are now reporting positive for Covid-19.Nokia Solutions and Networks India shut its Sriperumb
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:27pm -
newHeat wave drives Delhi’s peak power demand to season high of 5,268 MW
Expected to touch last year’s peak of 7,409 MW by July: Tata Power-DDL
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:27pm -
newGovernment may issue 3-4 new 10-year benchmark securities this fiscal
The government may end up issuing three or four new 10-year benchmark securities instead of the usual two it has been issuing each of the past years
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:26pm -
newIn steepest fall since 2003, processing of crude slumps 29%
India’s crude oil processing in April slumped by 28.8 per cent from a year ago, its biggest drop since at least 2003, as a nationwide lockdown weighe
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:25pm -

newSARS-COV-2 has mutated 11 times so far: ICMR study
45.7% of samples from India belong to prevalent A2a type
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:24pm -
newILO expresses deep concern at ‘suspension’ of labour laws
Appeals to Modi to uphold international commitments
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:19pm -
newGujarat Pipavav Port (₹63.1): Buy
The stock of Gujarat Pipavav Port has been in a short-term uptrend since it took support, recording a 52-week low at ₹45.5 in late March this year. On
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:13pm -
newJasmine lost its fragrance
The price of the Jasmine was decreased sharply. Jasmine, the fragrance flower is being cultivated at Sathyamangalam areas in Erode district over twent
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:12pm -
newIndian innovators step up to make world class ventilators
‘These ventilators will cost only a fraction of foreign made ones’
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:11pm -
newMCX-Aluminium charting a downtrend
The June futures contract of Aluminium in Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has been in a downtrend since the beginning of March. The price lies below bo
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:11pm -
newLand availability and simplified norms may make ARHC projects for migrants viable
Existing lands of industrial units can also be tapped
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:09pm -
newBharti Telecom to raise ₹7,600 cr through block sale of Airtel shares
Promoters plan to sell 2.75% stake
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:08pm -
newSpot rubber rules steady
Spot rubber continued to rule steady on Monday. RSS 4 was unchanged at ₹114 a kg, according to traders. “We can not expect the commodity to recover un
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:07pm -
newCopra price improves: Huge stock of coconut oil piles up with producers
After two months time, the copra auction was started at Aval Poondurai and Elumathur. Erode district is noted for copra production and the buyers of
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:07pm -
new₹3-lakh-cr emergency credit linefor MSMEs is now operational
Interest to be charged for moratorium period
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:07pm -
newOver 100 domestic flights cancelled in Tamil Nadu on Monday
Reasons include fixed number of landing flights, less passengers, non-functioning of airports in other States
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:06pm -
newHome, auto loan borrowers topbeneficiaries of moratorium relief
SurabhiEven as the Reserve Bank of India announced extension of the moratorium on term loans by another three months till August 31, industry data rev
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:05pm -
newTime to hike edible oil import duties: SEA
As India’s 2010 pact with Malaysia and Indonesia came to an end, the Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) on Monday said the government shou
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:58pm -
newRelief package worth ₹90,000 crore expected to boost credit profile of gencos
Discoms’ overdues to all gencos increased to ₹91,700 crore as of March and dues are likely to pile up during lockdown
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:57pm -
newStates pitch for maximum permissible use of Consolidated Sinking Find
Some States complain that despite easing of rules, the RBI has approved for smaller quantum of funds
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:56pm -
newTrue Elements’ customers can now track quality of products to ensure safety
For True Elements, a zero-sugar breakfast and snacks brand based out of Pune, the nationwide lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic was the ideal time
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:49pm -
newChina hits out at US for blacklisting firms
China condemned the US for adding 33 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist, a move that risks potential retaliation from Beijing as tensions between
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:49pm -
newOpposition to form panel soon to draft action plan against Centre
Workers’ rights, deaths due to hunger and negligible relief package to be discussed
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:45pm -
newCentre’s Covid response ticks all boxes
The stimulus package addresses demand and supply issues, while boosting production to help India be part of global supply chains
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:32pm -
newLIC launches modified PM Vaya Vandana Yojana
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Monday announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (Modified- 2020) Scheme.“This plan
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:29pm -
newFood companies may raise R&D spends post-Covid
Food companies are seen increasing their spends on research and innovation of new products in the post-Covid era, where safety and hygiene are expect
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:24pm -
newTraders’ association sees tea output plunging by 80 mkg
India’s tea industry is staring at a massive 80-million kg (mkg) decline in tea production this year as a fallout of nationwide lockdown and shortag
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:23pm -
new‘Material disclosure’ is imperative at this time
Investors need to be frequently updated on Covid-19’s impact on companies
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:19pm -
newIt’s time to roll back FDI in seed sector
Foreign ownership of Indian seed and plant genetic resource risks our food and seed security
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:19pm -
newLetters to the editor dated May 25. 2020
Bank loansThis refers to ‘Reality check’ (May 25). Notwithstanding the government guarantee, unless banks come forward to lend, the stimulus package
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:16pm -
newMost agritech start-ups have seen a V-shaped recovery: Omnivore’s Kahn
Vishwanath Kulkarni Omnivore Capital Management Advisors Pvt Ltd, the largest agritech-focussed venture capital firm in the country, has continued to
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:14pm -
newMonsoon may revive in Bay tomorrow
Arabian Sea too could go into a churn
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:13pm -
newDay Trading Guide for May 26, 2020
₹838 • HDFC BankS1S2R1R2COMMENT826810850865Fresh short positions can be initiated with a stiff stop-loss if the stock fails to move beyond ₹850
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:12pm -
newKarnataka notifies increase factory working hours; trade unions allege foul play
Flight operations resumes with 74 ATMs, as State reports 93 new cases
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:10pm -
new‘No quarantine for asymptomatic domestic travellers’
As the country resumes domestic flights from Monday, the Telangana government has decided to do away with the mandatory 14-day quarantine for those ar
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:09pm -
newMilagrow registers surge in demand for floor-cleaning robots during lockdown
Robot-making company Milagrow HumanTech has registered a 15-20 per cent surge in demand for various categories of its cleaning robots since mid-April.
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:07pm -
newFulfilled 90% promises in the first year itself, says Jagan Mohan
Resolves to focus on transforming AP into a welfare state
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:06pm -
newPost pandemic: Per capita office space allocations may increase to adhere with social distancing norms
Post Covid-19 the per capita office space allocations is likely to increase despite a segment of employees are to work from home.“In office real estat
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:01pm -
newNearly three-fourths of professionals prefer Work From Home option
Around 7 out of 10 working professionals prefer Work From Home (WFH) option.Further, close to 80 per cent believe that WFH could ensure clean air, and
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:59pm -
newRealme launches new range of AIoT products including Smart TV
Realme had today announced the launch of its new set of AIoT offerings – Realme Smart TV and Watch, along with Realme Buds Air Neo and 10000mAh Power
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:58pm -
newMinister reviews restoration of power infrastructure post-Amphan
The progress of power system restoration post-Amphan cyclone in West Bengal and Odisha was reviewed by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:47pm -
newPaytm Travel sees 85 lakh flight searches
With domestic airline flights now operating, Paytm Travel said it has seen a surge in demand for air tickets.“Since the bookings opened up, there has
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:43pm -
newFall in Lankan pepper prices: Importers await DGFT’s pepper import license for FY21
Declining pepper prices in Sri Lanka may prompt importers to approach Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) to issue licences for their pending ap
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:33pm -
newPhotos of the day: May 25, 2020

- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:26pm -
newBattling Covid-19: Denmark keen to share best practices with India
Both countries to share best practices, exchange information in medical research, testing kits, vaccine development
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:20pm -
newStar hotels line up ‘new normal’ experiences for guests post lockdown
Even as they keenly await Government guidelines for a post-lockdown opening, luxury and five-star hotels across the country are getting ready with ‘n
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:06pm -
newHDFC Q4: Loan growth slows owing to Covid-19-led disruption
Aside from slowdown in disbursements, the lockdown also impacted collections in the second half of March
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:05pm -
newHDFC reports 22% fall in Q4 net profit
Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) standalone net profit fell 22 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2019-20 to ₹2,232.53 crore as against ₹
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:04pm -
newLiquidity crunch, stagnant demand and cartelisation continue to ail realty
CREDAI writes open letter to PM for real estate sector survival
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:02pm -
newCovid-19: FSSAI extends deadline for compliance norms for traditional sweets
In a relief for traditional sweet makers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to extend the deadline for enforcement
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:01pm -
newKotak Mahindra Bank cuts interest rate by 0.50% on savings deposits
Private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) on Monday slashed the interest rate on savings deposits by a further 0.50 per cent. The bank has cut r
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:00pm -
newLoft bets on growing appetite for premium food-delivery service
Loft, a Zee5 experience, which runs a host of cafes banking primarily on interactive and experiential model, offering diners everything from Xbox to
- 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:53pm -
newLockdown cannot be a cure for coronavirus
Indeed, there are no miracle solutions to latch on to. Meanwhile, given the obfuscation over data, what is unfolding is both a tragedy and a farce. Magical medical remedies are nowhere in sight
- 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:49pm -
newCadbury Dairy Milk launches limited-edition ‘Thank You’ bar replacing logo
Chocolate brand Mondelez India, in partnership with advertising major Ogilvy India, has introduced a limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk 'Thank You' ba
- 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:48pm -

NDTV Business

newLufthansa, German Government Agree On $9.8 Billion Rescue Package: Report
The carrier said last week it was in advanced talks on a deal that would involve the government taking two seats on its supervisory board.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:00pm -
newHDFC March Quarter Profit Falls 22%, Board Announces Rs 21 Dividend
HDFC Ltd Q4 Results: The mortgage lender said its total revenue from operations for the fourth quarter of financial year 2019-20 stood at Rs 11,975.72 crore.
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:59pm -
newIndia's April Crude Processing Sees Biggest Drop Since At Least 2003
The lockdown cut India's fuel demand by 45.8 percent in April.
- 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:45pm -
newJPMorgan Chase's Assets May Be Seized In Case Linked To Amrapali Group
The Enforcement Directorate said it had preliminary evidence that units of JPMorgan Chase & Co. were involved in crimes generating Rs 187 crore.
- 21 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:46am -
newITC To Acquire Spice Maker Sunrise Foods
ITC-Sunrise Foods Deal: ITC has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent equity in Sunrise Foods Private Limited.
- 21 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:29am -
newMaruti Suzuki Resumes Production At Gujarat Plant
Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest vehicle maker, has restarted production at Gujarat plant as the country is the midst of 4th phase of lockdown.
- 22 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:24am -
newStock, Forex, Commodity, Currency Markets Shut For Ramzan
Eid-Ul-Fitr 2020: The domestic financial markets - including equity, debt and currency segments - are shut on Monday, May 25 for Id-Ul-Fitr (Ramzan).
- 23 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:51am -
Reliance Industries Launches JioMart Online Grocery Service
JioMart will deliver groceries in more than 200 towns across the country
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 1:32pm -
Finance Ministry Not Planning To Impose Calamity Cess On GST: Report
Finance Ministry sources said that a calamity cess might have a counter-productive effect on sales, which are already low
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 11:55am -
In More Trouble For Mutual Funds, Franklin Templeton Hit By New Default
The maturity value of the NCDs, including redemption premium, was Rs 616 crore but it is only valued at a market value of Rs 92 crore.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 10:53am -
COVID-19 Pushes Car Rental Company Hertz Into Bankruptcy In US, Canada
Its main international operating regions, including Europe, Australia and New Zealand, were not included in the US Chapter 11 filing.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 11:44am -
Nirmala Sitharaman Asks Public Sector Banks To Implement Economic Package
Since the Cabinet has already given approval to various schemes announced under the package, operational guidelines have been issued to banks.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 11:27am -
Realtors Want Banks To Pass On Benefit Of Rate Cut To Customers
ndustry's demand for one-time restructuring of developers'' loans should be met, said Ankush Kaul, President (Sales & Marketing) - Ambience Group.
- 3 days ago 22 May 20, 8:56pm -
More Steps To Come To Deal With COVID-19 Crisis: Anurag Thakur
Since outbreak of the pandemic, the government has taken several steps to mitigate the hardships of the people due to lockdown, Anurag Thakur said.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:02pm -
Gold Futures Jump Over 1% To Touch Rs 47,100 Per 10 Grams Mark
Current Gold Rate: At 4:15 pm, the gold futures contract (delivery on June 5) traded at Rs 46,995 per 10 grams - down 1.31 per cent or Rs 607 per 10 grams compared to its previous close.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 5:24pm -

Sensex, Nifty Break 3-Day Winning Run After RBI Announcements
Domestic equity benchmarks S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 snapped a three-day winning streak on Friday dragged by losses in banking and financial services stocks, after the Reserve Bank of India...
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 4:13pm -
More Relief For Borrowers As RBI Extends Moratorium On Loans Till August
EMIs will be extended with interest applicable on outstanding principal amount during the no payment period
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 3:32pm -
Rupee Falls By 34 Paise To End At 75.95 Against US Dollar
During the trading session, it touched an intraday high of 75.71 and a low of 75.95.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 3:08pm -
RBI To Stay Accommodative As Long As Necessary: Shaktikanta Das
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said the MPC will remain "accommodative" till a revival is seen in the economic activity.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 2:50pm -
Fundraising Spree For Reliance's Jio Platforms Values It At $65 Billion
Reliance Industries has raised $10 billion in just a month through five stake sales in digital unit Jio Platforms, whose valuation has surged to $65 billion.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 2:30pm -

IBN

newIndia Looks to Store Cheap Oil in United States: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Oil prices have dropped more than 40% so far in 2020 but have picked up in the past few weeks partly due to efforts by the OPEC Countries and allies to reduce supply.
- 47 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:40am -
newIndia Stock Markets Closed Today for Eid-ul-fitr Holiday
The NSE Nifty 50 index closed 0.74% lower at 9,039.25 on Friday, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex ended down 0.84% at 30,672.59.
- 23 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:35am -
newBharti Airtel Promoter to Raise $1 Billion Through Equity: Sources
Bharti Telecom holds around 41 per cent stake in Bharti Airtel, while foreign promoter entities own 21.46 per cent stake in the telecom firm.
- 23 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:08am -
Consumer Goods Giant ITC to Acquire Spices Maker Sunrise Foods
The company on May 23 entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of the equity share capital of Sunrise Foods Private Limited.
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 8:07am -
Major Industries, Govt Agencies Owe About Rs 5 Lakh Crore in Outstanding Dues to MSMEs: Gadkari
The MSME minister said the Centre has decided that its ministries and public sector undertakings will clear outstanding payments of MSMEs within 45 days.
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 6:33am -
Kotak Mahindra Bank Slashes Interest Rate by 0.50 Percent on Saving Deposits
From Monday, daily balance of over Rs 1 lakh will earn 4 per cent interest as against the 4.50 per cent earlier, while those under that threshold will earn 3.50 per cent, the bank said.
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 6:21am -
ITA Estimates Rs 2,100-cr Revenue Loss for Tea Industry in Assam, West Bengal During March-May
The association said that in these two states, the total loss of production during the three months will likely be 140 million kg.
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 5:33am -
NCLAT Sets Aside NCLT Order to Make Corporate Affairs Ministry Party in All Insolvency, Company Matters
Allowing the plea filed by the ministry, a two-member bench of the appellate tribunal said the NCLT's direction was "beyond the power" and amounted to "imposition of a new rule in a compelling fashion".
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 4:35am -
HDFC Ltd Q4 Profit Declines 10 Percent to Rs 4,342 Crore
The company's net profit (before adjustment of minority interest) was Rs 4,811.26 crore in January-March quarter of 2018-19.
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 4:29am -
Indian Economy Likely To Slip Into Recession in Third Quarter of Fiscal, Warns Report
The report further noted that even as the monetary stimulus is expected to inject liquidity and stimulate demand for a wider section of the economy, the channelisation of funds from the financial institutions will be subjected to several constraints.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 12:59pm -
Allow Higher Workforce for Factories in Green, Amber Zones to Meet Rising Demand: Parle Products
'On one front migrant labour is not available. In some zones, like green and amber zones labour is not an issue. The issue there is the government diktat of not using more than 50 per cent workforce,' Mayank Shah told PTI.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 11:45am -
FPIs Invest Rs 9k Cr in May So Far on Attractive Valuations, HUL Block Deal
Experts believe foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) will keep a close watch on how India manages to keep COVID-19 cases under check with relaxations in lockdown curbs, and how quickly it revives growth.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 11:37am -
China's Efforts to Resolve Financial Risks Slowed by Virus Outbreak, Says Central Bank Head
"The epidemic has affected the work done in the past on financial risk prevention," said Xu Nuojin, head of the People's Bank of China's Zhengzhou branch in central Henan province.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 11:33am -
Pierre Andurand, a French Trader Who Predicted Oil Could Turn Negative Due to Virus Outbreak
Andurand, the 43-year-old founder of London-based Andurand Capital who runs two multi-million-dollar funds, bet in February that the deadly Covid-19 outbreak could represent a rare "black swan" event that would send prices into reverse.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 10:07am -
All Nine Mega Textile Plants, MSME Units Resume Operations in Bhilwara
Apart from textile units, production in 250 MSME units has also started in Bhilwara, he added.Bhilwara is known as the textile city.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 9:45am -

Aatma Nirbhar Bharat: Delhi Govt to Disallow Global Tenders Up to Rs 200 Crore
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced an economic support package for MSMEs, which includes disallowing global tender for government procurement up to Rs 200 crore.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 8:59am -
COAI Seeks Early Decision on Floor Price Issue for Data Services from TRAI
Acknowledging that the recent situation on account of Covid-19 might have caused constraints, the COAI noted that the authority, however, has started conducting the online open house discussions (OHD) on various topics.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 8:50am -
Retail Trade Lost Rs 9 Lakh Crore of Business in 60 Days due to Covid-19 Lockdown, Says CAIT
It further said that the loss of business also resulted in a revenue loss of about Rs 1.5 lakh crore to both Central and state governments on account of GST.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 8:26am -
Construction Industry Seeks Immediate Release of Pending Dues from Govt Agencies
According to industry players, release of these dues, most of which are stuck in arbitration and run into thousands of crores of rupees, would bring in immediate liquidity in the current COVID crisis scenario, rather than the Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package announced recently.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 8:13am -
Wholesale Vegetable Prices Fall Sharply by up to 60% During Covid-19 Lockdown, Retail Rates Unchanged
Niti Aayog member Ramesh Chand said the fall in rates is due to an increase in arrival due to better crop production, besides mandi disruption in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:39am -
17 Industrial Estates in Chennai to Reopen on Monday With 25% Workforce
The government said the units in the industrial estates can restart operations with 25 per cent workforce subject to conditions like wearing masks, maintaining social distance and thermal screening of the staff.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 6:55am -
Green Certificate Sales Tumbles Over 35% to 2.37 Lakh in April
Renewable energy certificate (REC) is a type of market-based instrument. One REC is created when one megawatt hour of electricity is generated from an eligible renewable energy source.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 6:16am -
Hired Over 20,000 Employees in United States in Last 5 Years: Tata Consultancy Services
Executive Vice President, Milind Lakkad said, TCS has hired over 20,000 employees in the last five years in the US, making it one of the top job creators in IT services and consulting.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 6:12am -
Covid-19 Impact: Niti Aayog May Pitch for Short-duration R&D Projects
The former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief said consultations are on with scientists and scientific institutions in this regard.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 6:00am -
Tread with Caution to Ensure Compliance with Competition Law: CII Tells Companies Amid Pandemic
The fair trade watchdog has also mentioned that only such conduct of businesses which is necessary and proportionate to address concerns arising from COVID-19 would be considered.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 5:38am -
India's Crude Steel Output Declines 65% to 3.13 MT in April: Report
The government imposed a nationwide lockdown on March 25 to prevent spread of the coronavirus pandemic which has impacted production, demand and supply of steel in India.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 5:04am -
Covid-19: Cargo Volume at Major Ports Slip 21% to 47 Million Tonnes in April; Chennai, JNPT Severely Hit
Ports like JNPT, Chennai, Cochin and Kamrajar witnessed huge decline in cargo handling, as per the latest data.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 3:56am -
UP Taps Leather Units in China, Brazil for Investments, Says State MSME Minister
Casa Everz GmbH, the owner of Germany-based healthy footwear brand Von Wellx, will be shifting its entire shoe production of over three million pairs annually in China to India with an initial investment of Rs 110 crore.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 3:24am -
World Bank Approves $500 Million Loan for Cash-strapped Pakistan to Fight Covid-19 Crisis
The World Bank had suspended Pakistan's budget support loans due to the deterioration in macroeconomic indicators in 2017.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 3:11am -
Canara Bank Announces Credit Support for Borrowers Affected by Coronavirus
The bank has since sanctioned nearly six lakh loans amounting to Rs 4300 crore under agriculture, SHGs and retail categories, it said.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 12:05pm -
Finance Ministry Not Considering Calamity Cess on GST
Ministry sources said that in the present economic scenario during the COVID-19 pandemic, any purported proposal of introducing a calamity cess would be nothing less than an adversity itself.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 10:15am -
Hertz Files for Bankruptcy Protection as Coronavirus Cripples Global Travel
By the end of March, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. had racked up $18.7 billion in debt with only $1 billion of available cash.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 10:09am -
Union Ministers Deliberate on Deforms Needed to Boost Exports
The government has identified 12 sectors where focus would be given with a view to make India a self-reliant country and a global supplier.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 8:46am -
Extend Loan Automatically to All Eligible Borrowers without Fear of 3Cs: FM to Banks
In case of default, the individual bank or official will be hauled up, she said in a conversation with BJP leader Nalin Kohli uploaded on the party's social media platforms.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:44am -
US Says It Will Blacklist 33 Chinese Companies to Punish Beijing for Its Treatment of Uighur Muslims
Seven companies and two institutions were listed for being "complicit in human rights violations and abuses committed in China's campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, forced labor and high-technology surveillance against Uighurs" and others, the Commerce Department said in a statement.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:20am -
No GST Exemption to Help Businesses Fight Covid-19 Disruptions
The government has provided exemption and moratorium on payment of various taxes and debt as part of the package.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:45am -
Maha Govt Will Announce Package for Small Businesses, Says Rural Development Minister Hasan Mushrif
Opposition BJP has demanded that the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress government offer a package on the lines of the Centre to help those hit by the lockdown to contain coronavirus.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 6:21am -
Future Actions to Stimulate Economy Will Depend on How Covid-19 Crisis Pans Out: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman said making a "realistic assessment" of economic growth would be difficult at this point of time as there is no clarity on when the pandemic would retreat.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 5:50am -
Bank of Baroda to Offer up to Rs 12,000 Crore Loans to MSMEs under Credit Guarantee Scheme
All existing MSME borrowers with outstanding credit of up to Rs 25 crore as on February 29 and with an annual turnover of up to Rs 100 crore would be eligible for funding under the scheme.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 5:44am -
Mumbai Special Court Summons Rana Kapoor, Others on June 5 in Yes Bank Scam Case
The charge sheet, filed earlier this month, named as accused Rana kapoor, his wife, daughters and three firms associated with them among others.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 5:35am -
IBM Lays Off 'Thousands' of Employees as Covid-19 Crisis Hits Business
Both Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) and IBM have announced significant cost-cutting measures, including pay cuts and significant job losses, reports Ars Technica.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 5:10am -
Exporters Need to Identify Niche Markets, Key Products to Boost Shipments amid Covid-19 Crisis: Suresh Prabhu
In view of the present pandemic crisis, he said, the first and foremost work for exporters is to find the markets where demand support is given by their respective governments through a package, citing examples of the US and Europe.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 4:36am -
Tell Govt to Take Fiscal Measures: Chidambaram to RBI Governor After Fresh Cut in Repo Rate
Chidambaram had earlier said the fiscal stimulus package announced by the government is "hopelessly inadequate" given the gravity of the economic crisis.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 4:29am -
Aviation Stocks Rally as Domestic Passenger Flights to Resume from Monday
InterGlobe Aviation shares zoomed 9.88 per cent to Rs 1,002 on the BSE. SpiceJet also jumped 4.88 per cent to Rs 42.95 -- its upper circuit limit.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 12:40pm -
AIIB, PBoC among 16 China-based Entities registered as FPI in India
While AIIB is a multilateral development bank, which has got India as a member too, PBoC is China's central bank.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 12:32pm -
Rupee Falls 24 Paise to 75.85 Against US Dollar in Early Trade Amid Covid-19, US-China Trade Tensions
The rupee opened weak tracking negative cues from Asian currencies which have started weaker amid mounting tensions between the US and China.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 11:15am -
RBI's Rate Cut Will Make Loans Affordable Amid Covid-19 Crisis, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The RBI on Friday reduced the repo rate by 40 basis points to a historic low of 4 per cent, besides extending loan moratorium for all retail and commercial borrowers by another three months till August 31.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 11:04am -
About 20% SBI Borrowers Opt for Loan Repayment Moratorium, Says Chairman Rajnish Kumar
On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India allowed banks and other lending institutions to extend the moratorium on loans by another three months -- from June 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 10:44am -
Indian Economy to Contract for First Time in Over 40 Years, Lockdown Has Compounded Economic Challenges: Moody's
The lockdown has presented a challenge to the country's unorganised sector, which accounts for more than half of GDP.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 10:43am -
RBI Measures to Help Revive Economy, Says SBI Chairman Rajnish Kumar
The central bank extended the moratorium period for the repayment of loans by another three months till August 31, 2020.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 10:40am -
Subsidy on LPG Cylinders Falls to Zero for First Time in Years After Centre's Move to Raise Prices
According to an estimation by a Nomura report, oil firms are likely to end up making an over-recovery of Rs 120 on each cylinder in May.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 10:22am -
Class Action Lawsuit Against Infosys Dismissed in US
The complaint, which was filed in the Eastern District of New York over alleged claims for violations of the US federal securities laws.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 10:02am -
ICICI Bank Rolls Out Fixed Deposit Scheme for Senior Citizens with Interest Rate of 6.55% per Annum
The scheme is available from May 20 to September 30, 2020. Senior citizens will get 80 basis points (bps) extra than what is applicable to non-senior citizens for the same deposit amount and tenure.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 9:37am -
Jet Airways: Insolvency Resolution Process Deadline Extended Till August 21
According to a regulatory filing, 69 days of lockdown period from March 24 to May 31 would be excluded for computing the CIRP deadline.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 9:37am -
FM Sitharaman Meets PSU Bank Chiefs, Prods Them to Implement 'Aatmanirbhar' Relief Package
She commended the work done by the public sector banks for the implementation of the Rs 1.70 lakh crore PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, which was an announcement made within two days after the lockdown was announced.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 9:17am -
RBI Governor's Presser at 10am Amid Buzz of Loan Moratorium Extension. Here's What to Expect
It is expected that the governor may announce an extension of the loan moratorium for term loans for a few more months in the backdrop of extension of the nationwide lockdown till May 31.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 9:13am -
Helicopter Money: New Zealand Mulls Giving Free Cash Directly to People as Stimulus Amid Covid-19
The idea of helicopter money, or dumping cash unexpectedly onto a struggling economy, is slowly gaining currency among economists and policymakers as the pandemic looks to inflict the worst blow to global growth since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 8:46am -
India's Forex Reserves Rise by $1.73 Billion to $487.04 Bn, Equivalent to 12 Months of Imports
It had touched a life-time high of USD 487.23 billion in the week to March 6, after it rose by USD 5.69 billion.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 7:47am -
Bank of Japan Launches New Loan Scheme, Extends Deadline for Virus-combating Steps by 6 Months
As widely expected, the BOJ kept monetary settings unchanged including its short-term interest rate target of -0.1% and a pledge to guide the 10-year government bond yield around 0%.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 7:29am -
Centre, States to Incur Rs 12k Cr Revenue Loss in FY21 on Lower Coal, Mineral Consumption: Report
It further said the government's plan to auction new coal and mineral blocks is likely to get delayed due to COVID-19.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 7:28am -
ESIC Social Security Scheme Sees 8.21 Lakh Enrolments in March 2020
The report, titled 'Payroll Reporting in India: An Employment Perspective - March 2020', said that since the number of subscribers is from various sources, there are elements of overlap and the estimates are not additive.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:30am -
Sensex Drops 260 Points as RBI's Rate Cut and Other Measures Fail to Cheer Investors
After falling over 450 points during the day, the 30-share index ended 260.31 points or 0.84 per cent lower at 30,672.59.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 4:08am -
Income Tax Dept Issues Refunds of Rs 26,242 Crore Since April Amid Covid-19 Crisis
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said 16,84,298 tax assesses have received refunds between April 1 and May 21.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 4:04am -
Tomato Prices Fall 3-Year Low at Rs 3-10 Per Kg in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad Wholesale Markets
The prices had ruled at Rs 14.30 per kg on May 22 last year at the Azadpur wholesale mandi in the national capital, while above Rs 30 per kg in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 3:47am -
RBI's 2nd Booster Shot to Economy: Key Interest Rates Slashed to Lowest Levels Since 2000
Bank exposure to corporates has been raised to 30 per cent of the group's eligible capital base from the current limit of 25 per cent, a move that will provide headroom for additional credit required by large corporates.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 3:41am -

Moneycontrol

newSamsung Group heir questioned by prosecutors over contentious 2015 deal
Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee on Tuesday was summoned and questioned by prosecutors over a controversial 2015 merger of two of the group#39;s affiliates
- 51 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:36am -
newCarDekho lays off staff, cuts salary amid COVID-19 crisis
When contacted, Girnarsoft Group - that runs CarDekho - said COVID-19 has led to disruptions across industries and auto is one of the worst hit sectors.
- 52 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:35am -
newIndia sharply cuts exposure to US govt securities to $156.5 billion in March
In April last year, the same stood at $155.3 billion, according to data from the US Treasury Department.
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:06pm -
newShares in depository account can be used as margin till August 31: SEBI
The markets regulator in February came out with framework on margin obligation to be given by way of pledged or repledged shares in the depository system.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:43pm -
newStartup Livspace lays off 450 employees on adverse business impact from COVID-19
Founded in 2015 by Ramakant Sharma and Anuj Srivastava, Livspace provides a three-sided marketplace and a design automation platform that connects homeowners, certified designers and vendors.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:35pm -
newCSMIA operates 47 flights to 14 destinations on May 26
These 47 flights were undertaken by seven domestic carriers, Mumbai International Airport Ltd ( MIAL) said in a statement.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:30pm -
newJust Dial Q4 net profit rises 21.6% to Rs 76.1 crore
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 62.5 crore in the same period a year ago, Just Dial said in a regulatory filing.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:00pm -
newHomeCapital gets fresh funding from Varanium NexGen, others
Startup helps homebuyers with a down payment assistance programme
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:57pm -
newBata India Q4 net profit down 57% to Rs 38 crore
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 88.66 crore in January-March quarter a year ago, Bata India said in a BSE filing.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:55pm -
newPrices of N-95 masks down by up to 47% after NPPA advisory
N-95 masks were earlier being sold in the market for Rs 150 to 300 per unit and after the advisory by the the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), prices have been cut.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:50pm -
newIndia looks to store cheap oil in United States: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
India#39;s plan could be similar to a move by Australia, which last month said it would build up an emergency oil stockpile initially by buying crude to store in the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to take advantage of low oil prices.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:30pm -
newGovt thrust on infrastructure boost to help transmission tower companies: Ind-Ra
According to the ratings agency, the prolonged nationwide lockdown would impact the revenue growth of transmission tower suppliers in the near term, however, the companies that supply TD equipment are expected to be more resilient than the traditional steel industry players.
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:55pm -
newILO expresses deep concerns over labour law suspension, tweaking to PM Modi
The ILO#39;s intervention came after ten central trade unions escalated the issue of suspension and tweaking of labour laws with the international body through a letter on May 14, 2020.
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:55pm -
newDomestic aviation resumes: 532 flights operated, 39,231 passengers flown on Day 1
The first day was marred by cancellations, and customer complaints
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:46pm -
newNucleus Software Exports Q4 net profit jumps over 64% to Rs 28.14 crore
The company said its product business revenue for the March 2020 quarter was at Rs 111.9 crore as compared to Rs 100.4 crore in the year-ago period.
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:35pm -

Reuters India

newGlobal Markets: Japan shares hit 10-week peak, S&P 500 tests 3,000
Asian shares forged ahead on Tuesday while U.S. stock futures challenged a major chart barrier as investors looked past Sino-U.S. trade tensions to more stimulus in China and a re-opening world economy.
- 17 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:10am -
newNissan and Renault shelve merger plans to repair their alliance: sources
Renault and Nissan have shelved plans to push towards the full merger former leader Carlos Ghosn craved and will instead fix their troubled alliance to try to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, five senior sources told Reuters.
- 26 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:01am -
newIranian tanker docks in Venezuelan port, domestic refining rises
The first of five Iranian tankers carrying fuel to Venezuela has moored at a port serving the El Palito refinery, the oil minister said on Monday, and Refinitiv Eikon data showed a second vessel had entered its waters.
- 30 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:57am -
newOil climbs as suppliers stick to output cuts, coronavirus lockdowns ease
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on clear signs that producers are sticking to commitments to cut crude supply as more cars get back on the road with coronavirus lockdowns easing around the world.
- 42 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:45am -
newNovavax starts Phase 1 clinical trial of coronavirus vaccine candidate
Novavax Inc said on Monday it has started the Phase 1 clinical trial of a novel coronavirus vaccine candidate and has enrolled the trial's first participants, with preliminary results slated for July.
- 45 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:42am -
newJapan gives up approving Avigan drug for COVID-19 by May-end - Kyodo
Japan's government has given up on approving Fujifilm Holdings Corp's Avigan drug for the treatment of COVID-19 by the end of May, Kyodo News reported late on Monday citing a government official.
- 53 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:34am -
newSamsung Group heir questioned by prosecutors over contentious 2015 deal
Samsung Group heir Jay Y. Lee on Tuesday was summoned and questioned by prosecutors over a controversial 2015 merger of two of the group's affiliates, Yonhap News Agency said.
- 1 hour ago 26 May 20, 7:09am -
newSingapore cuts 2020 GDP outlook again as virus batters economy
Singapore downgraded its 2020 gross domestic product forecast for the third time on Tuesday, the trade ministry said, as the bellwether economy braces for its deepest ever recession.
- 1 hour ago 26 May 20, 7:01am -
newGlobal Markets: German sentiment survey boosts stocks, Europe focuses on recovery fund
Stocks gained modestly on Monday with many countries on holiday as German business morale rebounded strongly in May, offering a glimpse of optimism to battered investors of what lay beyond weeks of economic lockdowns.
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:07pm -
newMerkel's conservatives want stimulus package to include tax relief - document
Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives are in favour of bringing forward tax relief measures worth at least 5 billion euros to help companies and consumers recover more quickly from the coronavirus pandemic, a document showed on Monday.
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:03pm -
newGermany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 billion lifeline
Germany threw Lufthansa a 9 billion euro ($9.8 billion) lifeline on Monday, agreeing a bailout which gives Berlin a veto in the event of a hostile bid for the airline.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:51pm -
newU.S.' Regeneron to buy back $5 billion stake held by Sanofi
U.S. company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said it had agreed to repurchase approximately $5 billion of its shares directly from French drugmaker Sanofi.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:50pm -
newOil steadies as demand uncertainty tempers supply cuts
Oil prices edged up on Monday in sluggish trading with holidays in Singapore, London and New York, as rising concerns over demand recovery offset supply cuts.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:47pm -
newCanada's banks to cement status as solid investments in a crisis
Canadian banks, whose dividends yields climbed during the financial crisis, are again gaining favor with investors, as their pledges to maintain payouts gives them an edge over global counterparts who have shunned them.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:22pm -
newPortugal's TAP to restore more than 200 flights from July 1
Portugal's flag carrier TAP will resume some of its international operations to hard-hit Italy, Spain and various other destinations from the beginning of July as lockdowns imposed to combat the coronavirus are slowly lifted.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:19pm -

newHit by coronavirus, Kenyans turn to car boot commerce
More Kenyans are starting to operate small businesses out of the boots of their cars to make ends meet as the coronavirus crisis has hit jobs and the economy.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:18pm -
newFrench billionaires raise stakes in defence of publisher Lagardere
France's business elite closed ranks around publishing group Lagardere on Monday with LVMH's Bernard Arnault and Vivendi's Vincent Bollore swooping in to bolster its defences against London-based hedge fund Amber Capital.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:16pm -
newJapan lifts Tokyo's state of emergency, eyes fresh stimulus
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency for Tokyo and four remaining areas on Monday after the number of infections fell across the country, but warned that it could be reimposed if the virus started spreading again.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:06pm -
newBanks ignore Russia's first month-long liquidity auction in seven years
Banks mostly ignored the Russian central bank's first month-long liquidity auction in many years on Monday, preferring funds with shorter maturity in what the central bank described as evidence there is adequate liquidity in the system.
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:05pm -
newWeak rupee leads Indian trade body to lift cotton export estimate
India's cotton exports could rise to 4.7 million bales in 2019/20, up 12% from the previous estimate, as a fall in the value of the rupee to a record low made shipments competitive, a trade body forecast.
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:40pm -

Live Mint - Money

newAvalanche or snowball: which is your debt plan?
Adopt a strategy that suits your needs, but make lifestyle changes to be debt-free.Avalanche strategy means focusing more on debt with the highest interest rate, and paying the minimum to settle other debts
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:43am -
newShift to debt from equity as your goal nears to protect the investment value
A three-year lock in should not be a determent as any equity investment is ideally invested for not less than five years
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:25am -
newNew lending opportunities, faster credit delivery may emerge post covid-19
In the near term, financiers will relook at their business models and collections
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:17am -
newStock market crash a good opportunity
Kshitij Ranjan has seen the value of his equity investments erode, but is staying calm because his goals are decades away and he can recoup the losses.The shock of being so unprepared to deal with an emergency pushed Ranjan to read up on the various aspects of personal finance
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:50pm -
new‘Utilities will be a better bet than consumption stocks post covid-19’
Markets can misprice a business, but over time, just like water finds its own level, so do valuations, says Prashant Jain, executive director and CIO of HDFC Mutual Fund
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:31pm -
newMoney gifted over Rs50,000 by an NRI friend in a financial year can be taxable
Gifts are usually received in a personal capacity and not to be invested for specific purposes
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:17pm -
Are you prepared for natural disasters
A natural disaster can turn your life upside down. Buying car and home policies can help you recover from an ‘act of God’ such as Cyclone Amphan.Apart from home and motor insurance, life and personal accident covers can offer you additional protection
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:18pm -
‘Consumer credit scores are lower as we have changed the scoring process’
Rajesh Kumar, MD and CEO of TransUnion Cibil, discusses the difference in the old and new way of assigning credit scores, impact of covid-19 on borrowers, besides addressing consumer concerns about credit reports
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 11:06pm -
What RBI rate cut means for the borrower, investor, depositor
The cut will immediately benefit borrowers whose loans are linked to repo rate, but not those on MCLR.Depositors to get lower FD rates; debt MF investors may not see NAVs going up like they usually do after a rate cut
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 10:38pm -
There is a case for buying AT1 bonds. But should you?
Even HNIs and mass affluent individuals need to be extra careful about the risks
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 10:28pm -
Motor insurance doesn’t cover wear and tear
Residential status would not impact the settlement of your claim
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 10:19pm -
RBI extends moratorium on credit card dues to 31 August: Five things to know
If you make a fresh purchase during moratorium period, the interest will start accruing immediately. At the end of it, you will end up with a hefty payment in the way of interest on your outstanding bill
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 6:20pm -
RBI loan moratorium: Your interest outgo might increase for deferring EMIs
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday announced a three-month moratorium on EMIs of all term loans till August.If you decide not to pay EMIs on your home loan or auto loan for the next three months, be ready to pay higher interest
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 1:38pm -
ICICI Bank introduces special FD scheme for senior citizens with higher interest
ICICI Bank's special fixed deposit (FD) scheme is available on new as well as renewal.ICICI Bank offers 80 bps more to senior citizens than what is applicable to general public
- 5 days ago 21 May 20, 1:20pm -
National Pension System: Now, you can subscribe to NPS on Paytm Money app
Paytm Money has added NPS to its app after approval from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority.Paytm Money has more than 5 million users.
- 5 days ago 21 May 20, 1:04pm -

Govt's senior citizen pension scheme extended but interest lowered: 10 points
Launched in 2017, Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) offers a guaranteed payout of pension to senior citizens every month.You can buy PMVVY scheme from Life Insurance Corp. of India
- 5 days ago 21 May 20, 11:14am -
Loans against assets may not always work for you
Compare the returns, after factoring in penalties, with the interest rate of the loan.Other factors you should consider are the amount and tenure of the loan and your repayment capacity
- 5 days ago 21 May 20, 1:08am -
Don’t invest only in aggressive funds even if you have a high risk appetite
When building a portfolio, choose funds from different categories that have different investment styles
- 5 days ago 21 May 20, 12:51am -
Opinion | How covid-19 will change the way insurance policies are bought and sold
A contact-less industry will be more efficient and will benefit policyholders in many ways
- 5 days ago 21 May 20, 12:49am -
Govt issues new guidelines to banks to help 65 lakh pensioners. 10 key points to know
The banks shall not insist the pensioner to visit branch for the credit of his first pension.From submission of life certificate to banks insisting spouse to open separate bank accounts — the new set of instructions are on various issues
- 6 days ago 20 May 20, 5:08pm -
HDFC Bank special FD scheme for senior citizens: Interest rate and other details
HDFC Bank special fixed deposit offer for senior citizens has been made available for investment from 18 May 2020.HDFC Bank has revised its FD interest rates effective 18 May
- 6 days ago 20 May 20, 3:52pm -
Four money changes NRIs need to make after returning to India
They should assess their residential status for taxation purposes, besides looking at their investments.As an NRI, you would have NRO, NRE or FCNR accounts. You will have to convert them after you cease to be one
- 6 days ago 19 May 20, 10:29pm -
Invest in VPF if you don’t want to dent your retirement kitty due to lower EPF
VPF gives the same interest rate as EPF and will compensate for the three months of lower contributionNote that the total 6% shortfall in your EPF contribution over three months can leave a huge dent in your overall retirement corpus
- 6 days ago 19 May 20, 10:18pm -
Opinion | 20 Ts to fund 4 Ls, and the grumble about its source
There are many plus points in the package, but there is disappointment about reforms
- 6 days ago 19 May 20, 9:45pm -
New EPF rules come into force: Here are 5 things to know
The new EPF contribution rules will be applicable for the three months - May, June and July.It will inject liquidity of ₹6,750 crore to employers and employees over three months
- 7 days ago 19 May 20, 8:48am -

Live Mint - Companies

newSoaring freight charges throw a spanner in works for auto firms
Truck operators are charging a premium of 30-40% for moving finished vehicles and raw materials.A hefty increase in transportation costs will impact the cost of producing vehicles
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:19am -
newBharti Airtel promoter to sell stake worth $1 billion through block deal today
The promoter, Bharti Telecom, will sale a 2.75% stake in the mobile operator at ₹558 per share.The block deal of around 150 million shares will be conducted by JPMorgan India as the promoter’s sole placement agent for the secondary market sale
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:05am -
newIndia overtakes China in fintech funding in Q1
China, where the pandemic originated, has been particularly hit hard.Fintech startups in India attracted VC investments of $330 million in Q1 2020, compared with China’s $270 million
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:00am -
newIL&FS seeks EoIs for its 26% stake in ONGC Tripura
To be eligible, corporate buyers must have a minimum net worth of ₹150 crore as per the audited balance sheet as on 31 March, or later.The proposed transaction will be managed by investment banking firms Arpwood Capital and JM Financial
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:09pm -
newVedanta shareholders to vote on delisting proposal by 24 June
Shareholders will just vote on the proposal to delist, not the indicative delisting price offered by the promoter
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:51pm -
newMaruti banks on rural sales to get back on road to recovery
India’s No. 1 automaker also expects its used-car business to pick up in a post-covid world.Sales in rural market have grown from 7-8% in FY08 to 38-39% in FY20 for Maruti Suzuki
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:46pm -
newAther Energy ties up with scooter rental startup Bounce
According to Bounce, if Ather 450 owner rents out his electric scooter on Bounce for 4 weekends or 8 days, he / she can earn up to ₹2,500 per month.The Ather-Bounce offering will be operational only in Bangalore
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:18pm -
newAir India to resume operation on Kolkata-Imphal-Aizawl route from Thursday
GoAir and IndiGo, two other airlines having services in Mizoram, were yet to announce their schedule for recommencement of flights from Aizawl.All scheduled commercial passenger flights have been suspended since March 25 when the government imposed a nationwide lockdown
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:29pm -
newHDFC Q4 net falls to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,233 crore, declares <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>21/share dividend
The board of HDFC also approved a dividend of ₹21 per share.
- 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:49pm -
newCloud kitchen Hoi Foods raises $2 million in pre-Series A funding
Hoi Foods has more than 150 cloud kitchens serving 5,000+ meals in a day across the National Capital Region and Bengaluru. The startup plans to expand to Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune
- 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:23pm -
newReliance's online grocery service JioMart to deliver in 200 cities. Key things to know
Reliance JioMart deliveries were initially launched in Mumbai as a small pilot project.One needs to log on to jiomart.com to place an order
- 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:21pm -
newIn second phase, 15% of Infosys employees to return to office this week
In the first phase, Infosys’ CEO Salil Parekh had returned to the company's Electronic City headquarters in Bengaluru, along with few other employees involved in critical services
- 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 1:51pm -
ITC set to acquire Sunrise Foods
The move will help ITC expand its FMCG business, which at present spans packaged foods to personal care
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 1:28am -
Chambal Fertilisers Q4 profit rises 122%
Profit in the financial year ended 31 March surges to ₹1,224.31 crore from ₹545.27 crore in FY19.Chambal Fertilisers expects the farming sector to likely get a boost in FY21 with the forecast of a good monsoon
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 12:44am -
Alibaba-backed BigBasket eyes up to $200 million in new fundraise
BigBasket, which is eyeing a valuation of up to $2 bn, has asked Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to help raise the funds
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 12:21am -

For Reliance Retail’s JioMart, private labels are the way to go
The launch of JioMart comes at a time online grocers are seeing explosive demand given the movement curbs during the nationwide lockdown
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 12:02am -
ITC to acquire spice-maker Sunrise Foods
The move will help ITC expand its FMCG business, which at present spans packaged foods to personal care
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 9:58pm -
Hired over 20,000 employees in US in last five years: TCS
TCS in its annual report said that it has accelerated its localisation programmes.America accounted for 52.2% of TCS' ₹1,56,949-crore revenue in 2019-20, while 30.6% revenue came from Europe
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:55pm -
Maruti and Hyundai employees test positive for Covid – 19 after restarting of operations
The incidents bring to light the risk of infections affecting even those following the strictest safety protocols
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:54pm -
GoAir says awaiting 'clarity' on readiness of states, airports for flight operations
Airline says it is ready and prepared to resume safe operations after the two-month lockdown
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 12:57am -
IndiGo’s Bangalore-Delhi flight to mark resumption of domestic air travel
Indigo flight 6E2625 from Bangalore to Delhi at 40 minutes past midnight will mark the commencement of domestic airline operations with rigorous safety precautions to check the spread of Coronavirus infections, as per the final schedule
- 2 days ago 23 May 20, 9:28pm -
India to resume air travel with over a thousand flights on Monday
As per the final schedule drawn up by the civil aviation authorities, there will be about 1095 departures on 25 May, said a government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 8:18pm -
Lendingkart lays off 30% of its workforce, as covid-19 impacts biz
The company had earlier raised ₹233 crores as a part of its Series D1 round, and closed the round with fresh investments of ₹86.24 crores, this week
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 7:13pm -
DMart's April sales down 45%; expects significant decline in EBITDA
During April more than half of the company's stores either remained closed or operated for extremely restricted hours.With certain relaxations being offered under the extended lockdown in May, it has seen some recovery in sales
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 5:42pm -
IBM lays off 'thousands' of employees as Covid-19 hits business
IBM confirmed the lay offs in a statement given to the media late Friday
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 5:26pm -

Google: India Business News

newClinical trials are showing that Remdesivir can be life-saving drug for COVID-19 infected patients - Firstpost
Clinical trials are showing that Remdesivir can be life-saving drug for COVID-19 infected patients FirstpostCovid-19: Gilead eyes studies on combination of remdesivir with other drugs LivemintCoronavirus vaccine: Gilead's remdesivir drug trial shows promising results on certain COVID-19 patients Business TodayRemdesivir helps, but it’s not the coronavirus miracle cure people were hoping for BGRGilead eyes trials of remdesivir combo with other drugs LivemintView Full coverage on…
- 3 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:24am -
newStocks to Watch: Bharti Airtel, HDFC, ITC, JSW Steel, Avenue Supermarts - Livemint
Stocks to Watch: Bharti Airtel, HDFC, ITC, JSW Steel, Avenue Supermarts LivemintBharati Telecom to sell 2.5% stake in Airtel for $1 Billion ET NOWBharti Airtel promoters to sell $1 billion worth of shares MoneycontrolBharti Airtel promoter to sell stake worth $1 billion in block deal on 26 May LivemintBharti Telecom to raise $1 billion via block sale of Airtel shares Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 27 mins ago 26 May 20, 8:00am -
newFirst test launch of Virgin Orbit rocket fails - Times of India
First test launch of Virgin Orbit rocket fails Times of IndiaSir Richard Branson: Virgin Orbit rocket fails on debut flight BBC NewsRichard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Fails With First Rocket Launch After ‘Anomaly’ - But Is Already Preparing To Try Again ForbesVirgin Orbit loses its first rocket shortly after engine ignition Ars TechnicaVirgin Orbit: Richard Branson's rocket fails on maiden flight Sky NewsView Full coverage on Google News
- 29 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:58am -
newUS Company Begins Human Trials of Coronavirus Vaccine in Australia - News18
US Company Begins Human Trials of Coronavirus Vaccine in Australia News18US company trials coronavirus vaccine in Australia MoneycontrolCovid-19: US company trials coronavirus vaccine candidate in Australia Times of IndiaCoronavirus LIVE Updates: Novavax begins human trials for vaccine; Japan gives up on Fujifilm’s Avigan drug The Indian ExpressNovavax Is Beginning Clinical Trials Of Its Coronavirus Vaccine ForbesView Full coverage on Google News
- 41 mins ago 26 May 20, 7:46am -
newCNBC-TV18's top stocks to watch out for on May 26 - CNBCTV18
CNBC-TV18's top stocks to watch out for on May 26 CNBCTV18
- 1 hour ago 26 May 20, 7:10am -
newAll You Need To Know Going Into Trade On May 26 - BloombergQuint
All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On May 26 BloombergQuintWhat changed for the market while you were sleeping? Top 10 things to know Moneycontrol.comLive: SGX Nifty Indicates A Positive Start; Bharti Airtel, HDFC, JSW Steel, UPL In Focus BloombergQuintView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 hour ago 26 May 20, 7:06am -
newRs 3 lakh crore MSME scheme: Eligibility, procedure, rates and other questions answered - CNBCTV18
Rs 3 lakh crore MSME scheme: Eligibility, procedure, rates and other questions answered CNBCTV18Medium company turnover limit may be doubled for MSME benefits Economic Times99% MSMEs won’t benefit from Centre’s loan scheme: Chavan The Indian ExpressExport units may tap credit facility offered to MSMEs Hindustan TimesCovid effect: MSME definition to be widened further, here’s what Centre planning The Financial ExpressView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 hours ago 26 May 20, 6:44am -
newRussia Bans All Oil Product Imports To Protect Its Refining Industry - OilPrice.com
Russia Bans All Oil Product Imports To Protect Its Refining Industry OilPrice.comRussia's energy ministry: Global oil market to reach balance in June, July FXStreetOil rises: OPEC+ to talk soon about steadying global markets Aljazeera.comRussia's Energy Minister Sees Oil Market Rebalancing By July OilPrice.comIran’s Oil Minister: Demand for oil is ‘very vague’ FXStreetView Full coverage on Google News
- 3 hours ago 26 May 20, 5:31am -
newFace scan, open doors, zig-zag seating, doctor-on-call: Pharma firms redefine Covid workplace - ThePrint
Face scan, open doors, zig-zag seating, doctor-on-call: Pharma firms redefine Covid workplace ThePrintIndian Pharma gambles on a cure for Covid-19 The KenView Full coverage on Google News
- 7 hours ago 26 May 20, 1:46am -
newBank of Baroda to move Karnataka HC to bar BR Shetty from selling assets - Livemint
Bank of Baroda to move Karnataka HC to bar BR Shetty from selling assets LivemintBank of Baroda to move high court to bar BR Shetty from selling assets LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:46am -
newHDFCs pre-tax profit down 27% in Q4 due to higher provisioning for Covid - Business Standard
HDFCs pre-tax profit down 27% in Q4 due to higher provisioning for Covid Business StandardHDFC Q4 net falls to ₹2,233 crore, declares ₹21/share dividend LivemintHDFC Q4 profit at Rs 2,233 crore, provisions spike on COVID-19 impact; loan growth at 12% Moneycontrol.comHDFC Q4 Results: Profit Falls By More Than A Fifth As Provisions Spike BloombergQuintHDFC Q4 profit takes a hit as NPAs, provisions spike & other key takeaways Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 8 hours ago 26 May 20, 12:16am -
new40% of travel firms may shut down in 3 months - Deccan Herald
40% of travel firms may shut down in 3 months Deccan Herald40% travel, tourism firm staring at complete shutdown risk in next 3-6 months: Report MoneycontrolCoronavirus devastates travel, tourism! 40% firms staring at complete shutdown risk in next 3-6 months, says report The Financial Express40% tourism firms staring at complete shutdown risk in next 6 mnths: Report Business Standard63% willing to travel in three months: Survey The Tribune IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:56pm -
newShares in depository account can be used as margin till August 31: SEBI - Moneycontrol
Shares in depository account can be used as margin till August 31: SEBI Moneycontrol
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:08pm -
newCoronavirus | Single-day spike continues its trend for the seventh day on Monday - The Hindu
Coronavirus | Single-day spike continues its trend for the seventh day on Monday The HinduPrices of N-95 masks down by up to 47% after NPPA advisory MoneycontrolPrices Of N-95 Masks Fall 47% After Pharma Pricing Body's Advisory: Government NDTVCovid-19: After govt intervention, prices of N-95 masks down by up to 47% The Financial ExpressCentre declares N-95 Masks as essential commodity; prices reduced PragativadiView Full coverage on Google News
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:05pm -
newIndia looks to store cheap oil in United States: Dharmendra Pradhan - Livemint
India looks to store cheap oil in United States: Dharmendra Pradhan LivemintIndia looks to store cheap oil in United States: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan MoneycontrolIndia Sees Fuel Demand Reaching Pre-Virus Levels In June OilPrice.comEconomic package is a mix of supply-side and demand-side measures: Dharmendra Pradhan The HinduOil Minister Exclusive: India has stored 20% of annual oil demand, exploring storing options in the US CNBCTV18View Full coverage on Google News
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:04pm -

newDaimler forges ahead with its plans to make all-electric Mercedes S-Class sedan - Hindustan Times
Daimler forges ahead with its plans to make all-electric Mercedes S-Class sedan Hindustan Times2021 Mercedes-Benz S-class teased ahead of world premiere Autocar IndiaMercedes C Class, E Class, GLC SUV get exciting EMI offers in India RushLaneMercedes-Benz To Introduce New-Gen Steering Wheel In The E-Class Coupe And Cabriolet CarandBikeMercedes-Benz introduces new financial schemes under Wishbox 2.0 Autocar IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 11 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:04pm -
newMukesh Ambani's JioMart expands to 200 Indian cities in challenge to Amazon and Flipkart - CNN
Mukesh Ambani's JioMart expands to 200 Indian cities in challenge to Amazon and Flipkart CNNJioMart Online Grocery Service Now Available in 200 Towns Across India Gadgets 360Why Reliance JioMart Won't Be Just Another Player On The E-commerce Market SwarajyaReliance JioMart opens online grocery service in 200 cities; key things to know Business TodayReliance JioMart officially introduced in 200 cities: Here’s how to order groceries India TV NewsView Full coverage on Google News
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:54pm -
newLIC launches modified PM Vaya Vandana Yojana - BusinessLine
LIC launches modified PM Vaya Vandana Yojana BusinessLineLIC Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (Modified- 2020) Scheme: Top details, benefits of PMVVY Zee BusinessLIC launches modified PMVVY pension scheme, to be available for sale from Tuesday Times of IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:49pm -
newHDFC’s Home Loan Disbursement May Rebound To 85-95% Of Normal By Q4 FY21: Keki Mistry - BloombergQuint
HDFC’s Home Loan Disbursement May Rebound To 85-95% Of Normal By Q4 FY21: Keki Mistry BloombergQuintHDFC has weathered the storm so far, but is it up to the covid-19 test? LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 12 hours ago 25 May 20, 8:38pm -
newGovt Picks Zoho, HCL & 8 Others To Build Indian Alternative For Zoom, Google Meet - Inc42 Media
Govt Picks Zoho, HCL & 8 Others To Build Indian Alternative For Zoom, Google Meet Inc42 MediaHCL, PeopleLink, Zoho among 10 companies in race to develop made-in-India Zoom rival Economic TimesGovt selects 10 Indian startups to develop Zoom rival Hindustan TimesHCL, PeopleLink, Zoho among 10 firms in Zoom rival race ETtech.comView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:52pm -
newITA estimates Rs 2,100 crore revenue loss for tea industry in Assam and West Bengal during Mar-May - Moneycontrol
ITA estimates Rs 2,100 crore revenue loss for tea industry in Assam and West Bengal during Mar-May MoneycontrolTea producers' body estimates Rs 2,100-cr revenue loss for industry in 3 months; lockdown aggravates... FirstpostView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:28pm -
newCoronavirus impact: IDFC First Bank senior management takes 10% pay cut; CEO 30% - Moneycontrol
Coronavirus impact: IDFC First Bank senior management takes 10% pay cut; CEO 30% MoneycontrolIDFC First becomes second bank to announce salary cuts for staff CNBCTV18IDFC First Bank CEO takes 30% pay cut, 10% for senior management LivemintIDFC First Bank senior management takes 10% pay cut The Financial ExpressIDFC First Bank seniors to forgo 65% of bonus amid Covid-19 crisis Business StandardView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:28pm -
newStuff, New Zealand's popular media group, sold for Rs. 46 - NewsBytes
Stuff, New Zealand's popular media group, sold for Rs. 46 NewsBytesCEO buys ailing New Zealand media giant for one dollar Times of IndiaCEO buys struggling New Zealand media company for $1 The HinduTaking the brave leap to local ownership of Stuff Stuff.co.nzIs consolidation really the solution to our media's problems? RNZView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:16pm -
newTVS Motor Company Announces Salary Cuts For Employees - CarandBike
TVS Motor Company Announces Salary Cuts For Employees CarandBikeTVS Motor announces 6-month salary cut as sales plummet Times of IndiaNorton Motorcycle Begins Hiring Under TVS Motor Company’s Revival Plan MotoroidsCOVID-19 impact: TVS Motor employees to take pay cut as company looks to pare costs CNBCTV18Want to work for Norton Motorcycles? This might be a golden chance Hindustan TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 13 hours ago 25 May 20, 7:10pm -
newCorporate governance: SBI weighed down by its own laws, says IiAS - Moneycontrol
Corporate governance: SBI weighed down by its own laws, says IiAS Moneycontrol
- 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:42pm -
newToyota Innova, Fortuner production to restart tomorrow in India - RushLane
Toyota Innova, Fortuner production to restart tomorrow in India RushLaneView Full coverage on Google News
- 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:22pm -
newLockdown extensions economically disastrous, create another medical crisis: Anand Mahindra - Livemint
Lockdown extensions economically disastrous, create another medical crisis: Anand Mahindra LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 14 hours ago 25 May 20, 6:01pm -
newOil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks | US-China spar | COVID-19 | World News - WION
Oil prices have risen sharply in recent weeks | US-China spar | COVID-19 | World News WIONOil Is Unlikely To Go Much Higher OilPrice.comChina's 'hermit' investors fill doubled oil storage with crude bet Reuters IndiaOil falls as US-China tensions take toll Economic TimesWTI rebounds above $34 in quiet session FXStreetView Full coverage on Google News
- 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:54pm -
newGold prices today fall for second time in 3 days - Livemint
Gold prices today fall for second time in 3 days LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:46pm -
newBSNL Landline Users Can Now Avail Broadband Connectivity for Free Until June 20 - Gadgets 360
BSNL Landline Users Can Now Avail Broadband Connectivity for Free Until June 20 Gadgets 360BSNL announces Rs 699 and Rs 786 prepaid plans: Here is everything you need to know India TodayBSNL launches Rs 2,399 prepaid recharge plan with unlimited calling for 600 days; details inside The Financial ExpressBSNL Announces Long-Term Rs. 2,399 Pre-Paid Plan With 600 Days Validity, 250 Minutes per Day Gadgets 360BSNL extends free 'work@home' broadband offer till 20 June: Details here Live…
- 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:15pm -
newBike-sharing platform Bounce and EV startup Ather Energy announce strategic partnership - YourStory
Bike-sharing platform Bounce and EV startup Ather Energy announce strategic partnership YourStoryAther Energy ties up with scooter rental startup Bounce LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:12pm -
newCREDAI writes to PM Modi; seeks immediate relief to boost liquidity, demand among homebuyers - Moneycontrol
CREDAI writes to PM Modi; seeks immediate relief to boost liquidity, demand among homebuyers MoneycontrolCoronavirus | CREDAI writes to PM, seeks immediate relief for realty sector The HinduCovid-19: Credai writes to PM Modi, seeks immediate relief for sector Times of IndiaCoronavirus: CREDAI writes to PM Modi, seeks immediate relief for realty sector CNBCTV18View Full coverage on Google News
- 15 hours ago 25 May 20, 5:08pm -
newAxis Trustee includes ‘misselling’ of Yes Bank AT1 bonds in petition at Bombay HC - Moneycontrol
Axis Trustee includes ‘misselling’ of Yes Bank AT1 bonds in petition at Bombay HC MoneycontrolAxis Trustee alleges Yes Bank sold AT1 bonds as ‘Super FDs’ Economic TimesThere is a case for buying AT1 bonds. But should you? LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 16 hours ago 25 May 20, 4:27pm -
newTop 5 Things to Know in the Market on Monday, May 25th - Investing.com
Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Monday, May 25th Investing.comEuropean shares rise in thin trading, Bayer jumps Economic TimesEuropean Equities: Futures Point Northwards as the Markets Attempt to Shrug of China Concerns FX EmpireGerman survey fuels stock gains, euro investors eye EU summit Investing.comGerman business morale rebounds in May as corona restrictions are eased Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 16 hours ago 25 May 20, 4:05pm -
new50% chance Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial will yield 'no result' - Livemint
50% chance Oxford Covid-19 vaccine trial will yield 'no result' LivemintCovid-19 vaccine trial has only 50% chance of success: Oxford University BusinessLineOxford University Covid-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of no result Business StandardUK media: COVID-19 'disappearing' so fast Oxford vaccine has 50% chance of working CGTN50% chance Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial will yield ‘no result’ National HeraldView Full coverage on Google News
- 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:29pm -
newModified Maruti Gypsy with 400 BHP is a BEAST - CarToq.com
Modified Maruti Gypsy with 400 BHP is a BEAST CarToq.comMaruti banks on rural sales to get back on road to recovery LivemintMaruti to focus on rural markets, used car business for partial recovery LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:05pm -
newIn a first, Tata Groups top brass to take 20% pay cut amid COVID-19 cost-cutting - Republic World - Republic World
In a first, Tata Groups top brass to take 20% pay cut amid COVID-19 cost-cutting - Republic World Republic WorldTata Group top management to take up to 20% salary cut for the first time in conglomerate’s history Times NowCovid impact: Tata's top deck to take up to 20% pay cut for the first time in group's history ETtech.comFor first time in Tata’s history, top bosses of its group companies to take 20% pay cut The News MinuteTata Group firms trim payments of top executives for fir…
- 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:21pm -
newBypassing the Dollar: The Rise of Alternate Currency Systems - The Wire
Bypassing the Dollar: The Rise of Alternate Currency Systems The WireAsian Equities Advance, Shrugging Off Tensions: Markets Wrap BloombergQuintHK is a victim of U.S. attempt to put down China, says former legislator CGTNHong Kong Finance Has a Security Blanket BloombergJohn Ivison: China makes dangerous power plays while rest of the world copes with COVID-19 National PostView Full coverage on Google News
- 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:15pm -
newTwo months of lockdown: Sensex gains 15%, 45 BSE500 stocks rally over 50% - Moneycontrol.com
Two months of lockdown: Sensex gains 15%, 45 BSE500 stocks rally over 50% Moneycontrol.comIndia Stock Markets Closed Today for Eid-ul-fitr Holiday News18Indian markets closed today on account of Eid-Ul-Fitr CNBCTV18BSE, NSE shut today on account of Ramzan Id Moneycontrol.comStock, Forex, Commodity, Currency Markets Shut For Ramzan NDTV ProfitView Full coverage on Google News
- 18 hours ago 25 May 20, 2:10pm -
newSuzuki Motors ready to restart manufacturing at Gujarat plant - Times of India
Suzuki Motors ready to restart manufacturing at Gujarat plant Times of IndiaEmployees At Hyundai And Maruti Suzuki Test Positive For COVID-19: How Will The Auto Sector Respond? MotoroidsSuzuki Motor Gujarat Plant Restarts Manufacturing Operations CarandBikeMaruti worker tests positive, company sends his contacts into home isolation Times of IndiaHyundai, Maruti workers get coronavirus in India, showing restart risks Automotive News EuropeView Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 1:47pm -
newAt least 23 million migrants are returning to India’s villages. Can the rural economy keep up? - Scroll.in
At least 23 million migrants are returning to India’s villages. Can the rural economy keep up? Scroll.inView Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 1:30pm -
newExplained: How Moratorium 2.0 will impact your creditworthiness - Moneycontrol.com
Explained: How Moratorium 2.0 will impact your creditworthiness Moneycontrol.comHome, auto loan borrowers topbeneficiaries of moratorium relief BusinessLineHow the moratorium story looks for Indian banks, before second wave hits LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 1:24pm -
newEmbattled Jet Airways Offers Two Boeing Planes to Repatriate Indians Year After Suspending Services - News18
Embattled Jet Airways Offers Two Boeing Planes to Repatriate Indians Year After Suspending Services News18View Full coverage on Google News
- 19 hours ago 25 May 20, 1:06pm -
newIAF officer loses Rs 75,000 to fraudster using UPI: What you must know about such scams - Gadgets Now
IAF officer loses Rs 75,000 to fraudster using UPI: What you must know about such scams Gadgets NowView Full coverage on Google News
- 20 hours ago 25 May 20, 12:38pm -
newSalary (CTC) calculation: Earning Rs 40,000 or Rs 30,000 as DA+Basic? You may get this extra amount - The Financial Express
Salary (CTC) calculation: Earning Rs 40,000 or Rs 30,000 as DA+Basic? You may get this extra amount The Financial ExpressEmployees' Provident Fund (EPF): 3 reasons why you might earn less returns this year LivemintReduced EPF contribution not mandatory; EPFO answers FAQs on pension of employee, CTC Times NowEmployees Provident Fund calculation: How much more you will take-home after PF rules change for COVID-19 The Financial ExpressLower PF contribution not mandatory; EPFO clarifies…
- 20 hours ago 25 May 20, 12:08pm -
newGold falls as potential Japan stimulus boosts risk appetite - Hindustan Times
Gold falls as potential Japan stimulus boosts risk appetite Hindustan TimesGold down as potential Japanese stimulus boosts risk appetite The Indian ExpressGlobal markets reverse early gains, eyes on China-US trade relations Economic TimesGold steady as stronger equities offset political tensions CNBCGold Plunges As Probable Japan Stimulus Increases Risk Appetite - CryptoVibesView Full coverage on Google News
- 21 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:53am -
new'Banking stocks to remain under pressure; ICICI, HDFC Bank & Axis top buys' - Moneycontrol.com
'Banking stocks to remain under pressure; ICICI, HDFC Bank & Axis top buys' Moneycontrol.comSensex, Nifty hold up despite sell-off by overseas investors LivemintCombined m-cap of PSBs lags behind HDFC Bank’s by a mile Economic TimesMarkets are heading into choppier weather as financials begin to bite LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 21 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:50am -
newDMart’s secular rally may pause for a while - Economic Times
DMart’s secular rally may pause for a while Economic TimesDMart stock is resilient, but the business is taking a beating in FY21 LivemintDmart stock to hit margin roadblock: Low footfall, high cost to dent profit Business StandardView Full coverage on Google News
- 21 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:49am -
newNetflix Offers Free Upgrade to Standard, Premium Plans for First 30 Days in India - Gadgets 360
Netflix Offers Free Upgrade to Standard, Premium Plans for First 30 Days in India Gadgets 360Netflix Is Offering Free Upgrades to Standard and Premium Plans in India BeebomNetflix is Helping Customers Save Money By Cancelling Inactive Subscriptions TelecomTalkNetflix is offering free upgrades to Standard, Premium plans in India: All you need to know India TodayNetflix Will Cancel Your Subscription If You Are Not Watching; 60% Indians Don’t Want To Pay To OTTs Trak.inView Full co…
- 21 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:24am -
newExclusive: CarDekho lays off 200 employees; goes for pay cuts - Entrackr
Exclusive: CarDekho lays off 200 employees; goes for pay cuts EntrackrCarDekho lays off staff, cuts salary amid COVID-19 crisis MoneycontrolCarDekho lays off 200 employees, up to 22.5% pay cut for rest ETtech.comView Full coverage on Google News
- 22 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:48am -
newSnapchat is expanding team in India, developing 'culturally relevant' products: Snap MD - Firstpost
Snapchat is expanding team in India, developing 'culturally relevant' products: Snap MD FirstpostSnapchat Wants to Build 'Culturally Relevant' Products for India, Says MD News18India daily active user base grew 120% in March on annual basis: Snapchat LivemintIndia user base grew 120 pc; focus on developing culturally relevant products: Snapchat Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 22 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:34am -
newAmazon to Develop 615 MW of Solar Projects - Mercom India
Amazon to Develop 615 MW of Solar Projects Mercom IndiaIndia’s Solar Park Scheme Offers $700 Billion Opportunity For Investors CleanTechnicaGerman Startup Creates Ocean Platform to Generate Power from Waves, Wind, and Solar Interesting EngineeringGreat green stimulus: Covid-19 and the green new deals straits timesRenewable Energy Generation More Resilient to COVID-19 Challenges than Others: Report Mercom IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 22 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:20am -
newKotak Mahindra Bank interest rates on saving account slashed to 3.50% from May 25 - Moneycontrol.com
Kotak Mahindra Bank interest rates on saving account slashed to 3.50% from May 25 Moneycontrol.comKotak Bank set to launch $2 billion mega share sale Economic TimesKotak Bank cuts savings rate to 3.5% for up to Rs 1 lakh balance The Financial ExpressKotak Mahindra Bank cuts interest rates for Savings Accounts: Here are the new rates CNBCTV18Kotak Mahindra Bank slashes interest rate by 0.50 pc on savings deposits Economic TimesView Full coverage on Google News
- 22 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:20am -
new2020 Honda WR-V Facelift BS6 Arrives At Dealerships Ahead Of Launch - CarandBike
2020 Honda WR-V Facelift BS6 Arrives At Dealerships Ahead Of Launch CarandBikeCurrent Honda City to continue with fully loaded variants Autocar India2020 Honda WR-V (facelift) spotted in India, launch imminent NewsBytesUpcoming Honda WR-V facelift fuel figures show up online Moneycontrol.comHonda City India – Why 2 models? MotorOctaneView Full coverage on Google News
- 22 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:05am -
newSwiss agri-food investor Pioneering Ventures acquires Lateral Praxis - Livemint
Swiss agri-food investor Pioneering Ventures acquires Lateral Praxis LivemintPioneering Ventures Acquires Lateral Praxis To Enable Agritech Solutions Inc42 MediaPioneering Ventures acquires Indian agri-tech company Lateral Praxis YourStoryPioneering Ventures acquires agri-tech company to bolster tech-enabled solutions BusinessLineView Full coverage on Google News
- 22 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:00am -
newBuy and Sell: New FPI registrations surge even as incumbents bail out - Economic Times
Buy and Sell: New FPI registrations surge even as incumbents bail out Economic TimesInvestment via P-notes rises to Rs 57,100 crore till April Business TodayAfter rush to exit India in March & Apr, FPIs invest Rs 9k cr in May so far Economic TimesWhat are public sector bankers doing on Sunday? Sharing their grief over 935 days Free Press JournalHUL shares block deal helps FPI investments into Indian equities turn positive in May The Financial ExpressView Full coverage on Google Ne…
- 23 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:13am -
newRatan Tata-backed startup to produce over 3,000 mobile petrol pumps this year - Livemint
Ratan Tata-backed startup to produce over 3,000 mobile petrol pumps this year LivemintRepos Energy plans producing over 3,000 mobile petrol pumps in FY21 ETEnergyworld.comRatan Tata-backed startup Repos Energy to manufacture, sell around 3,200 mobile petrol pumps in FY21 FirstpostView Full coverage on Google News
- 23 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:12am -
RBI Home, Personal Loan EMI Moratorium: When should you avoid it and when to avail? - The Financial Express
RBI Home, Personal Loan EMI Moratorium: When should you avoid it and when to avail? The Financial ExpressIndia’s Bank-NBFC Divide Has Never Been Clearer BloombergQuintMoratorium on credit card dues Greater KashmirWhat Happens If You Do Not Pay Your Credit Card Dues Till 31 August? GoodreturnsBanks could extend RBI's second moratorium 'selectively' Business Insider IndiaView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 8:08am -
ITC set to acquire spice major Sunrise Foods for estimated Rs 2,000 crore - Business Standard
ITC set to acquire spice major Sunrise Foods for estimated Rs 2,000 crore Business StandardITC to spice up FMCG portfolio with buyout of Kolkata-based Sunrise Foods Moneycontrol.comITC to acquire spices maker Sunrise Foods Economic TimesWhy ITCs Sunrise Foods deal is positive but unlikely to push up valuation Business StandardHow the Sunrise Foods buy spices up business for ITC BusinessLineView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 6:24am -
$717-mn loan case: China banks will have to move Indian courts against ADAG - Business Standard
$717-mn loan case: China banks will have to move Indian courts against ADAG Business StandardAnil Ambani Ordered to Pay $700M in Loan Dispute With China Banks The QuintCoronavirus Lockdown: Reliance starts trials of JioMart shopping portal across India Deccan HeraldUK court directs Anil Ambani to pay $717 million to Chinese banks Business TodayUK court orders Anil Ambani to pay $717 mn to 3 Chinese banks within 21 days; seeking legal advice, says... FirstpostView Full coverage on…
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 6:24am -
Rate cut puts squeeze on banks - Livemint
Rate cut puts squeeze on banks LivemintRBI extends loan moratorium, but behold! You may not want to take it The New Indian ExpressModi, RBI's coronavirus stimulus won't motivate Indian banks much Quartz IndiaRBI responds well, but its actions are band-aid solutions sans fiscal steps to boost demand MoneycontrolHave RBI measures for faster rate cut transmission borne fruit for borrowers? LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 12:44am -
Zomato elevates Mohit Gupta as its co-founder - Entrackr
Zomato elevates Mohit Gupta as its co-founder EntrackrZomato elevates Mohit Gupta as fourth founder Moneycontrol.comZomato Elevates Food Delivery Head Mohit Gupta As Its Cofounder Inc42 MediaETtech Top 5: The co-founder title, Insta ads on TikTok, overstretched hospitals & more ETtech.comStartup executives who were named co-founders ETtech.comView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 10:14pm -
Senvion India set to be taken over by Saudi’s Alfanar - BusinessLine
Senvion India set to be taken over by Saudi’s Alfanar BusinessLineSaudi energy firm Alfanar to sell 300MW India wind power plants LivemintView Full coverage on Google News
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 9:29pm -
Gold imports dip for fifth consecutive month in April, fall by almost 100% - Moneycontrol
Gold imports dip for fifth consecutive month in April, fall by almost 100% MoneycontrolGold imports fall by almost 100% in April Zee NewsView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 8:08pm -
People more worried about economic crisis than coronavirus, says study - Moneycontrol
People more worried about economic crisis than coronavirus, says study MoneycontrolView Full coverage on Google News
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:08pm -

Zee Business

newLife Insurance Corporation of India’s Jeevan Lakshya plan: Check benefits, other details of this LIC policy
The policy provides for a lump sum amount at the time of maturity irrespective of survival of the Policyholder.
- 16 hours ago 25 May 20, 4:28pm -
newCrude oil processing: India witnesses biggest drop in nearly two decades
Refiners processed about 14.75 million tonnes or 3.60 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil last month, government data showed.
- 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:54pm -
newIndia’s wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 mn tonnes despite COVID hurdles
Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7 million tonnes (MT) for the 2020-21 marketing year. Although the wheat marketing year runs from April-March, the bulk of procurement is normally done in the first three months.
- 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:40pm -
newGST refunds of Rs 11,052 crore cleared; 29,230 claims disposed of
The finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during COVID-19 it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds which would benefit around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME.
- 17 hours ago 25 May 20, 3:39pm -
newGold imports fall by almost 100% in April
The import of the yellow metal stood at USD 3.97 billion in April 2019, according to the commerce ministry's data.
- 22 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:28am -
newMarkets closed today on account of Eid-ul-Fitr 2020
Market ended in red on Friday led by losses in financial and banking sector.
- 23 hours ago 25 May 20, 9:19am -
India's retail trade lost business worth Rs 9 lakh cr in last 60 days due to COVID-19: CAIT
The country's retail trade lost business worth Rs 9 lakh crore in the last 60 days, mainly due to the nationwide lockdown to contain coronavirus pandemic, trader's body CAIT said on Sunday.
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 9:58pm -
Maruti Suzuki employee at Manesar plant tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19
Maruti resumed production at the Manesar plant last week. The carmaker had suspended manufacturing in the country after the Indian government imposed a nationwide lockdown in March amid the novel coronavirus outbreak.
- 2 days ago 24 May 20, 7:30am -
IBM lays off 'thousands' of employees as coronavirus COVID-19 hits business
Arvind Krishna-led tech giant IBM has joined the league of companies who have started firing employees in tough Covid-19 times. The company confirmed the lay offs in a statement given to the media late Friday.
- 3 days ago 23 May 20, 3:21pm -
SpiceJet to resume operations, flights on all UDAN routes from May 25
SpiceJet said that the airline will operate flights to 41 domestic destinations operating an average 204 daily and 1431 weekly flights.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 5:30pm -
Realtors want banks to pass on benefit of rate cut to customers; demand one-time debt restructuring
The industry hailed the extension in the moratorium on loan repayment but felt it was not enough.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 4:56pm -
Sensex tumbles 260 points, Nifty closes above 9,000
The BSE Sensex tumbled 260.31 points or 0.84 percent to end at 30,672.59. On the other hand the NSE Nifty dropped 67 points or 0.74 percent to close at 9,039.25.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 4:06pm -
Over 5.72 lakh tickets booked in 24 hours for special trains running from June 1
The list included popular trains such as Durontos, Sampark Krantis, Jan Shatabdis and Poorva Express are included in the 200 special trains.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 3:57pm -
Maruti Suzuki ties up with Cholamandalam Investment & Finance; launches 'Buy-Now-Pay-Later Offer'
The new solution 'Buy-Now-Pay-Later Offer' is aimed to provide customers with easy financing options, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 2:14pm -
Reserve Bank extends Rs 15,000-cr credit line to EXIM Bank
The central bank said Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) depends on foreign currency borrowings for its operations and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is unable to raise the resources, due to which the facility is being extended.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 2:12pm -

RBI relaxes rules for withdrawal from CSF; States may get extra Rs 13,300 crore
State governments maintain a Consolidated Sinking Fund (CSF) with RBI as a buffer for repayment of their liabilities.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 2:10pm -
RBI extends moratorium on loan repayments by three more months to August 31
Loans on all tenures have now been extended from June 1 till August 31.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 1:51pm -
Full Text: Statement of RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on developmental and regulatory policies
This Statement sets out various developmental and regulatory policy measures to improve the functioning of markets and market participants.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 1:35pm -
Facebook employees to face pay cut if they move to cheaper areas
In a virtual town hall meeting with his employees, Zuckerberg said that Facebook employees who choose to relocate from the Silicon Valley may see a change in their salaries.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 12:10pm -
GDP growth in 2020-21 to be in negative territory: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
Das said that domestic economic activity has been impacted severely by the lockdown which has extended over the past two months.
- 4 days ago 22 May 20, 12:02pm -

Live Mint - Opinion

newOpinion | A game of diplomatic chessboard on WHO’s battlefield
For the first time, WHO is caught up in a cold war between China and the US
- 9 hours ago 25 May 20, 11:48pm -
newOpinion | An air travel fiasco that must be fixed right away
The first day of flight resumptions was marked by scenes of chaos at airport terminals and confusion among travellers. We owe it to ourselves as a country to end this state of affairs
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:44pm -
newOpinion | The means and ends of a policy should not be confused
A lockdown isn’t a goal in itself but just a way to buy time for other efforts to fight covid and flatten its curve
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:33pm -
newOpinion | Is India ready for a new social compact to deal with this crisis?
Perhaps the rich could pledge a part of their wealth to provide relief to those who urgently need it
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:22pm -
newOpinion | The ILO takes note
ILO urges PM Modi to remind state governments of India’s international commitments on labour rights
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:18pm -
newOpinion | An inclusion model for migrants that draws upon data
An ‘invisible class’ of citizens made visible by India’s lockdown needs a support system based on Aadhaar
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:10pm -
newOpinion | A pandemic that could alter the size and shape of governments
Extremes of centralization and decentralization can both pose problems and so a coordinated middle ground may work best
- 10 hours ago 25 May 20, 10:02pm -
Opinion | Migrant crisis grabs political, policy attention
Political and public policy are converging to find solution to the plight of migrants
- 1 day ago 25 May 20, 12:57am -
Opinion | Inward bound
Past immigration counters, passengers arriving from overseas would have to submit to a seven-day institutional quarantine, and that too at their own expense, followed by another week of isolation at home
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 9:51pm -
Opinion | The government blinks as the virus throws it a curveball
Most statistical graphs point to a grim future and our State responses seem out of whack with realities
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 9:09pm -
Opinion | India should prepare itself for realpolitik over a covid vaccine
Greater investment in developing an indigenous vaccine is necessary to protect our people and safeguard the country’s interests
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 9:07pm -
Why India's melodrama over walking migrants is good
Capitalism is the best way to end poverty but it takes so long that we need a heart to speed up the process
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 9:02pm -
Opinion | Let us all act in unison to open up Indian skies
Some states got in the way of the Centre’s go-ahead to domestic flights, creating chaos and worsening uncertainty, over the weekend. Better synchrony among authorities would help
- 1 day ago 24 May 20, 8:55pm -
Stability is key to investor confidence in times of covid
Open, fair, non-discriminatory business environment attracts foreign investment
- 3 days ago 22 May 20, 10:44pm -
Opinion | Regulate air safety but leave those fares alone
Strict hygiene rules will make flying safer but arbitrary ticket price bands could make it hard for the industry to recover from the corona blow. Allow airlines strategic flexibility
- 4 days ago 21 May 20, 11:13pm -

Opinion | What a workforce database could do for self-reliance
As India prepares for a post-lockdown recovery with an avowed aim of turning atma-nirbhar, policymakers would do well to recognize that offering our workforce due security is a precondition to achieving it
- 4 days ago 21 May 20, 11:06pm -
Opinion | Anyone for cricket on TV with simulated applause?
Cricket in the time of coronavirus could amount to a full-blown revolution in the gentleman’s game. Would silly-point have to maintain a healthy distance? Will the twelfth man carry sanitizers to the field? Much is to be settled.
- 4 days ago 21 May 20, 10:50pm -
Opinion | Amphan slams in
The IMD’s alert systems have been accurate this time, and precautions were taken. Yet, all this only serves to lower the death toll, not reduce it to zero—which should be our goal
- 5 days ago 20 May 20, 11:36pm -
Opinion | Firms track key shifts in consumption habits in a post-pandemic world
Trading down is already obvious for companies in personal care and packaged food segments
- 5 days ago 20 May 20, 11:25pm -
Opinion | Education should not be India’s top priority in this hour of crisis
Nothing much will be lost if schools stay shut a bit longer but we must not let Indians go hungry
- 5 days ago 20 May 20, 9:58pm -
Opinion | Let states not recede behind entry barriers
Indian states bent on using border constrictions to keep out coronavirus carriers could delay an economic recovery and worsen our crisis. Revise these policies to place India first
- 6 days ago 19 May 20, 11:08pm -
Opinion | Solutions for the jigsaw puzzle that is Indian agriculture
There are many stylized facts that illustrate the shackles around Indian agriculture. Local solutions need to emerge, and the Centre should undo the shackles
- 7 days ago 19 May 20, 12:05am -
Opinion | Has the government been much too cautious in providing relief?
It has tried to pull off a high-wire balancing act by initiating reforms while keeping expenses in check
- 7 days ago 18 May 20, 11:57pm -
Opinion | India Inc has reason to be disappointed
Reforms take time to pay dividends. The government’s loan guarantees and credit lines will do little to revive demand in the short-term. Indian companies are worried. Justifiably so
- 7 days ago 18 May 20, 11:49pm -
Opinion | Corona is a great equalizer, the final choice lies with us
Leaders are not great by birth, their decisions during times of crisis make them great
- 7 days ago 18 May 20, 11:30pm -