States can dip into ₹23,397-cr unused district mineral fund
States can dip into ₹23,397-cr unused district mineral fund
Top five States hit by the virus have only ₹3,552 crore of unutilised District Mineral Foundations Fund
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Opinion
Six ways to make ‘work from home’ click
Recognise it as a new experience, continue to reach out to peers, de-stress, self-evaluate. This will help in ...
The RBI’s package relies heavily on banks to pass on the benefits
Faced with unquantifiable risks to India’s economy and financial system from the Covid-19 crisis, the Reserve ...
A big leap towards improving India’s health security
The govt’s ₹13,760-crore scheme for ‘bulk drug’ and ‘medical devices’ manufacturing will help reduce our ...
Will the RBI’s rate cuts reach the industry?
The massive repo rate cut is not unlike the one taken during the 200 global financial crisis. However, this ...
India Inc needs more tax breaks during Covid
While extending the date for filing returns is welcome, expediting tax refunds and lowering GST on essentials ...
In Covid times, a revival package for businesses is a must as well
The government should ensure that businesses, especially in the unorganised sector, are kept alive and workers ...
A lockdown only adds to virus concerns
Forced shutdowns will disrupt the supply chain and make the functioning of essential services, like health ...
When will the FPIs stop selling?
A large portion of FPIs are conventional investment funds and they seem to be selling due to redemption ...
The lockdown should have been preceded by economic stimulus measures
India’s economic response to the coronavirus crisis is in sharp contrast to other nations who have invoked ...
Fixing of price floor for telcos is not viable
The regulator will open itself to lobbying and rent-seeking. It is best to let market competition weed out the ...
economy
Power Ministry relaxes Discom payment security mechanism ...
The order will be in effect till June 30, 2020
Allow us to work with half the regular workforce: ...
Allow us to work with half the regular workforce: ...
In a meeting with Commerce Minister, FIEO warns of losing market share to China, others
BS-IV: SC breather for auto makers
BS-IV: SC breather for auto makers
The Supreme Court on Friday granted partial relief to automobile manufacturers to sell their BS-IV unsold ...
TEA hails RBI announcements
TEA hails RBI announcements
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agri-business
Tea exporters caught between buyers' pressure and lockdown
Haryana farmers may pay a heavy price if forced to delay wheat harvest
Kerala pineapple growers seek help as lockdown hits harvest
Work pending to fix supply chain disruptions in agri-sector
Agriculture Ministry takes quick action to help tomato farmers in Barwani
Locked-down India rice rates hit 3-month low; Thai prices off 6-1/2-year peaks
money-and-banking
Public sector banks merger to come into effect from April 1: ...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Saturday said the branches of six public sector banks (PSBs) will function ...
Visit the banks only in case of absolute necessity: Indian ...
Visit the banks only in case of absolute necessity: Indian ...
IBA says that most of the banking services are available online.
Finance Minister to talk to States to ensure Bank mitras can ...
Finance Minister to talk to States to ensure Bank mitras can ...
will also speak to all banks to facilitate flow of cash
Fitch Ratings downgrades Long-Term IDR for Shriram Transport ...
Fitch Ratings downgrades Long-Term IDR for Shriram Transport ...
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) of Shriram Transport Finance Company ...
With no pandemic cover, IPL and other events unlikely to get ...
With no pandemic cover, IPL and other events unlikely to get ...
Epidemics or pandemics are usually not underwritten by a majority of insurers in India.
Finance Ministry tells banks to ensure adequate liquidity ...
Finance Ministry tells banks to ensure adequate liquidity ...
To enable smooth direct cash transfers to women Jan Dhan account holders, the Centre has directed banks to keep ...
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Power Ministry relaxes Discom payment security mechanism as lockdown stuns bill collection
The order will be in effect till June 30, 2020
Allow us to work with half the regular workforce: Exporters to Central Government
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Coronavirus: Kerala reports first death
The Covid-19 virus has claimed its first victim in Kerala on Saturday morning, with a 69-year-old passing away at the Government Medical College in ...
COVID-19: Six new cases in Gujarat take total coronavirus positive cases to 53
Ahmedabad has maximum cases at 18; State readies 2200-bed facilities in 4 cities
Karnataka reports 10 new cases, now has 74 positive cases
Mid- Community transmission of Coronavirus wrecks Chikkaballapur district
Doordarshan revives iconic 90s shows following a surge of social media requests
Requests for popular DD shows including Mahabharata and Shaktiman had poured in from Twiterrati in India and abroad.
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Singapore advises public to stay indoors and buy food online
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IBF says four pay TV channels to be offered free by its members for two months
The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) on Saturday said that that leading broadcasting networks will be offering four pay TV channels for free on ...
Multimedia
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Mahindra & Mahindra will manufacture a face shield designed by Ford for medical service providers to help ...
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor step-up to help government for ...
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor step-up to help government for ...
At the request of the government, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has examined its ability to assist in the ...
Abbott launches 5-minute Covid-19 test for use almost ...
Abbott launches 5-minute Covid-19 test for use almost ...
Abbott Laboratories is unveiling a coronavirus test that can tell if someone is infected in as little as 5 ...
Tata Trusts commits ₹500 crore for fight against Covid-19
Tata Trusts commits ₹500 crore for fight against Covid-19
Tata Trusts, which together hold 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, has pledged Rs 500 crore to fight against the ...
IKEA's plans to launch Mumbai store may get delayed
IKEA's plans to launch Mumbai store may get delayed
The Coronavirus pandemic and the 21-day lockdown in India may delay IKEA India’s plan to launch its Navi ...
CEO’s Reading List for March 28
CEO’s Reading List for March 28
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info-tech
Piyush Goyal promises safe delivery of essential goods
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assured large retail operators and e-commerce players such as ...
Tech Mahindra temporarily tweaks logo in solidarity with ...
Tech Mahindra temporarily tweaks logo in solidarity with ...
Conveying solidarity in the global fight against the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, IT services firm ...
Tech Review: EQ8 True Wireless Earbuds aim for precision
Tech Review: EQ8 True Wireless Earbuds aim for precision
Regardless of the fact that there’s probably a new member of this species launched everyday, Swiss company EQ8 ...
Facebook’s Corona Helpdesk bot lets users get COVID-19 ...
Facebook’s Corona Helpdesk bot lets users get COVID-19 ...
Tech giant Facebook on Friday launched a COVID-19 chatbot on its messaging platform, Facebook Messenger Chatbot ...
Zoho drags Freshworks to US court for trade secret misuse
Zoho drags Freshworks to US court for trade secret misuse
‘Misuse of confidential information’ alleged
Ola launches ‘Drive the Driver Fund’ to offer relief to the ...
Ola launches ‘Drive the Driver Fund’ to offer relief to the ...
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RBI’s moratorium on retail loans: How it works
RBI’s moratorium on retail loans: How it works
Borrowers gain from rate cut, but think twice before claiming the moratorium
States can dip into ₹23,397-cr unused district mineral fund
States can dip into ₹23,397-cr unused district mineral fund
Top five States hit by the virus have only ₹3,552 crore of unutilised District Mineral Foundations Fund
Why RIL stock is on roller-coaster ride
Why RIL stock is on roller-coaster ride
Market behemoth Reliance Industries (RIL) has been on a roller-coaster ride for over the past couple of weeks.
Should you buy Index funds now?
Should you buy Index funds now?
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As mandis get shut, here are five ways the government can ...
As mandis get shut, here are five ways the government can ...
Encouraging farmers to hedge through futures and increased use of WDRA warehouses are among key options
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Photos of the day: March 27, 2020
The image and the imagined
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Photos of the day: March 24, 2020
Photos of the day: March 23, 2020
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Photos of the day: March 21, 2020
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Podcast | Quick look: India's 21-day lockdown against Coronavirus
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Resources
February 06, 2020
Sixth bi-monthly monetary policy statement 2019-20
February 01, 2020
Memorandum to the Finance Bill 2020
February 01, 2020
Finance Bill 2020
Shine a light on nurses & midwives
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My Five: Park car at the farthest, so you have to walk
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India moves to liberalisation of abortion rules
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RBI’s moratorium on retail loans: How it works
Borrowers gain from rate cut, but think twice before claiming the moratorium
States can dip into ₹23,397-cr unused district mineral fund
Top five States hit by the virus have only ₹3,552 crore of unutilised District Mineral Foundations Fund
Why RIL stock is on roller-coaster ride
Market behemoth Reliance Industries (RIL) has been on a roller-coaster ride for over the past couple of weeks.
Covid-19 special | Going viral
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Work from home and presentations in PJs
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In the time of Covid-19: Song sung blue
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World idli day special: Tiffin time via US Post
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No kidding. Children do influence what families are buying
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“While a clear and transparent policy framework with stipulated time targets laid the foundation, concerted ...
The great sub-continental leap forward
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Anatomy of a riot in North East Delhi
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