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Little relief for tolling firms as collection may drop 60% post lockdown
Even though the non-political force majeure will be invoked it will not cover the decline in traffic volumes, say experts
 "Little relief for tolling firms as collection may drop 60% post lockdown")
Meat retailers switch to online models, see sales double during lockdown
India is one of the countries with the lowest per capita meat consumption in the world
 "Meat retailers switch to online models, see sales double during lockdown")
GAIL lines up plans to restart infra projects post Covid-19 lockdown
High-pressure natural gas pipelines, including Urjja Ganga project connecting North and East India, will be taken up immediately; migrant labour allowed to stay at work sites
 "GAIL lines up plans to restart infra projects post Covid-19 lockdown")
Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India amid distress sale fears
In MP, farmers say sales under new 'Sauda Patrak' method below MSP; Haryana mustard farmers wait for their turn to sell
 "Rabi procurement starts slowly across North India amid distress sale fears")
India has 14,792 coronavirus cases; death toll 488: Health Ministry
Of the 488 deaths, Maharashtra tops the list with 201 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 69, Gujarat at 48 and Delhi at 42 and Telangana at 18.
 "India has 14,792 coronavirus cases; death toll 488: Health Ministry")
Ford issues $8 bn debt securities after coronavirus causes $2 bn loss
The Dearborn, Michigan-based company, which lost its investment-grade status in March, raised new funds with a three-part debt offering, according to a regulatory filing.
 "Ford issues $8 bn debt securities after coronavirus causes $2 bn loss")
Frames per Second: The long walk home-2
The government has extended the Covid-19 lockdown - but provided little succour to the most vulnerable
 "Frames per Second: The long walk home-2")
Covid-19: Walmart to hire 50000 more workers as people continue stockpiling
Walmart said it will now require its US staff to wear masks or other face coverings at work
 "Covid-19: Walmart to hire 50000 more workers as people continue stockpiling")
Cash support, loans, tax holiday: Ficci seeks bailout package for aviation
It also pitched for deferment of term-loans by up to six months, 180-days credit window by the oil marketing firms and waiving of aircraft insurance premium, among others.
 "Cash support, loans, tax holiday: Ficci seeks bailout package for aviation")
Deep Dive with AKB - Coronavirus crisis and govt response
Let's take a Deep Dive With AKB to understand how has the government's response to the crisis been so far and what will be the impact on its finances
 "Deep Dive with AKB - Coronavirus crisis and govt response")
Hyundai partners with Air Liquide Medical Systems to produce ventilators
The partnership will augment the production and supply of ventilators in Tamil Nadu and other states
 "Hyundai partners with Air Liquide Medical Systems to produce ventilators")
In UP Covid-19 lockdown helplines, people make the strangest requests
In Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Shankar Singh dials the number for food essentials. The ration is delivered at his doorstep, officials say.
Amusement industry fears Rs 1,100 cr in losses as coronavirus shuts economy
With a business of over Rs 2,700 crore per annum, India's amusement industry faces the prospects of a downslide to estimated losses of Rs 1,100 crore, top players apprehend.
 "Amusement industry fears Rs 1,100 cr in losses as coronavirus shuts economy")
NHPC conducts e-reverse auction for 2000 MW solar project amid lockdown
The bidding was undertaken on April 16 under the e-reverse auction method where the bidder quoting the lowest tariff is awarded the project.
 "NHPC conducts e-reverse auction for 2000 MW solar project amid lockdown")
CSA appoints Graeme Smith as director of cricket, to serve till Apr 2022
In December last year, Smith was appointed as the acting director of cricket until the Indian Premier League
 "CSA appoints Graeme Smith as director of cricket, to serve till Apr 2022")
7 ways to revive India's labour market and livelihoods in post-Covid world
It is important to plan how to deal with the economic fallout and rebuild a more inclusive economy in a post-Covid-19 world, and much of that hinges on how we revive labour markets and livelihoods
 "7 ways to revive India's labour market and livelihoods in post-Covid world")
Covid-19: Domestic firms diversify to ramp up availability of PPE kits
According to HLL Lifecare, a nodal government-owned body that has been tasked to procure PPE kits, the country immediately needs 10 million PPE kits, including N-95 masks
 "Covid-19: Domestic firms diversify to ramp up availability of PPE kits")
Google to waive ad fees for publishers as part of journalism relief fund
The larger expense for publishers are deals with Google and other technology partners that help them auction off ad slots
 "Google to waive ad fees for publishers as part of journalism relief fund")
Covid-19: ICC explores all options amid speculation over T20 World Cup
ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held in Australia from Oct 18 to Nov 15 but with all sporting events either postponed or cancelled over coronavirus, the fate of the tournament remains uncertain
 "Covid-19: ICC explores all options amid speculation over T20 World Cup")
RBI's measures welcome, but govt has to bail out small companies: India Inc
Economy and industry need a heavy dose of liquidity infusion, say CEO after central bank announces new measures to help economy.
 "RBI's measures welcome, but govt has to bail out small companies: India Inc")