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Covid-19 impact: Zero sales for Maruti Suzuki in April as lockdown bites
The carmaker suspended operations from March 22, in line with orders from the government as India rushed to curb the spread of the virus
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Covid-19 outbreak: For big electrical players, lockdown only a blip
Most of the firms that are dependent on government contracts are looking at a dry pipeline in the near term.
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PM Modi holds series of meetings to boost economy amid coronavirus crisis
He reviewed the state of investments, the defence and aerospace sector and the mine and mineral sector
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Cash-strapped Blue Star to raise Rs 300 crore via NCDs to meet expenses
The nationwide lockdown has impacted the company's cash flow and the firm needs funds for its business continuity and growth over the next 12-18 months, Blue Star said in a regulatory filing
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Top 10 biz headlines: RIL results, FMCG mkt to see 'slowest' growth & more
Here are the top 10 business headlines this morning
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May Day brings little solace, as Indian workers stare at longer work hours
For the first time in one and a half centuries, workers will have to toil 72 hours a week in at least five states as govts try to restart production amid the nationwide lockdown
 "May Day brings little solace, as Indian workers stare at longer work hours")
Best of BS Opinion: The economic fallout, coronavirus outbreak, and more
Here is a summary of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
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World coronavirus dispatch: 'Burning the house down to kill a rat?'
From the Covid-19 impact on US jobs, to progress on developing a vaccine, economies slipping into contraction, and coping with distress during isolation - read these and more in today's dispatch
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India coronavirus dispatch: Coping with today, and planning for tomorrow
From a lifeline for small businesses, to commitment to people's health, and why the developed world needs to provide support to emerging economies - read these and more in today's India dispatch
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Covid-19 impact: HUL Q4 volumes decline 7%, more than in demonetisation
The Street had factored in a drop of 2-4 per cent in Q4 volume growth on account of the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdown but 7% decline was a surprise for many.
 "Covid-19 impact: HUL Q4 volumes decline 7%, more than in demonetisation")
In race to stop Covid-19, Indian drugmakers to conduct clinical trials
Glenmark, Zydus Cadila to start trials in May
Core sector output shrinks by 6.5% in March amid coronavirus lockdown
March performance is worst in current series
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How lockdown in pushing brands to redraw the customer engagement maps
On-demand consumption of online videos with increased watch-time is changing the way brands interact with customers, but do they really know their audience?
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Home ministry to take call on passenger trains to transport migrants soon
According to media reports, Indian Railways has lined up a plan to run at least 400 trains for the movement of stranded labourers across the country
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Covid-19 impact: Credit growth decelerates in almost all sectors in March
SBI, however, notes that incremental credit to industry is highest in 147 months
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India's gold demand slumps to 11-year low of 102 tonnes in March quarter
Investment demand, though lower by 17%, was relatively better as sentiments towards equities turned negative and investors turned to gold's liquidity and safe haven status
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Covid-19 outbreak: How states are getting back to work amid lockdown
Several states are preparing to resume operations from May 4
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Fed, Covid-19 drug hopes lift indices; monthly gains at 11-year high
Stocks opened gap-up after a sharp rally on the Wall Street overnight, and managed to hold on to most gains despite banking stocks, the index heavyweights, underperforming
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E-pass has use cases beyond Covid-19: eGovernments Foundation CEO
Non-profit body eGovernments Foundation has developed an electronic pass, or e-pass, to help governments at various levels to manage people movement
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A post-Covid digital era
Companies which had leveraged technology and automation during normal course have been better placed to manage the situation during Covid
