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Manufacturers reach out to govt for clarity, tweaks in lockdown norms
The guidelines provided a broad road map for staggered opening up of more industries and factories across the country with stiff restrictions
 "Manufacturers reach out to govt for clarity, tweaks in lockdown norms")
Lockdown 2.0: Economy gets a look-in; some relief for farming, industry
New guidelines do not put any limit on production but have left the decision of opening establishments to states
 "Lockdown 2.0: Economy gets a look-in; some relief for farming, industry")
Covid-19 crisis: Over 100 firms missed deadline to appoint women directors
At least 37 of the ones which missed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) deadline were government-owned
 "Covid-19 crisis: Over 100 firms missed deadline to appoint women directors")
How the global market rebound is playing out after coronavirus lows
The sharp rebound was underpinned by trillion dollars' worth of stimulus packages, announced by major central banks
 "How the global market rebound is playing out after coronavirus lows")
Equity, bond categories see inflows in Q1 amid Covid-19 outbreak: Refinitiv
Equity gained the highest net inflow of $5.34 billion, while bond and money market funds posted net inflow of $2.55 billion and $4.11 billion, respectively
 "Equity, bond categories see inflows in Q1 amid Covid-19 outbreak: Refinitiv")
Indian stocks fall out of bull territory ahead of earnings season
The Sensex declined 1 per cent to end at 30,379.81 after rising as much as 2.9%, while the Nifty dropped 0.8% to close at 8,925, after rising to 9,261
 "Indian stocks fall out of bull territory ahead of earnings season")
Covid-19 impact: Lockdown relief to agricultural activities lifts sentiment
Manufacturers of fertilisers, agrochemicals and tractors stand to benefit
 "Covid-19 impact: Lockdown relief to agricultural activities lifts sentiment")
Bring consistency in interpretation of MHA guidelines, say legal experts
Experts pointed out the guidelines should have been clearly worded to avoid divergence in its interpretation among various state departments
 "Bring consistency in interpretation of MHA guidelines, say legal experts")
How ShareChat is helping local brands with language-focused advertising
As regional language media consumption soars during the lockdown, social media app ShareChat goes full throttle with brand integrations
 "How ShareChat is helping local brands with language-focused advertising")
Govt norms on resuming work may come as a burden to firms: Experts
Companies will have to make special arrangements to bring workers to office, with '30-40 per cent passenger capacity' in each vehicle
 "Govt norms on resuming work may come as a burden to firms: Experts")
India's economy may see first contraction in 40 years on lockdown extension
The lengthening of the mandatory stay-at-home period to 40 days from 21 days will result in a direct output loss of more than 8 per cent over that time, according to Sonal Varma of Nomura Holdings.
 "India's economy may see first contraction in 40 years on lockdown extension")
Stop or slow?
A quick economic recovery requires that we keep people employed and the economy ticking over
 "Stop or slow?")
Govt identifies 170 Covid-19 hotspots, 207 potential red zones in country
Health ministry asks states to identify areas with high number of absolute cases or higher rate of doubling of positive cases as hotspots, those with limited number of cases as non-hotspots
 "Govt identifies 170 Covid-19 hotspots, 207 potential red zones in country")
MFIs staring at cash shortfall of Rs 2,600 crore in Q1FY21, says ICRA
ICRA has analysed a sample of 29 MFIs, which constitute around 70% of the MFI industry on a portfolio basis
 "MFIs staring at cash shortfall of Rs 2,600 crore in Q1FY21, says ICRA")
Hungry for more
Food processing should be treated on a par with agriculture
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Selective opening not enough
Govt's silence on economic package is surprising
 "Selective opening not enough")
What migrant labourers say in lockdown: 'work can wait, family cannot'
In the last few days, the restlessness of the migrant workers has spilled into the streets in major cities, including Mumbai, New Delhi, and Surat.
 "What migrant labourers say in lockdown: 'work can wait, family cannot'")
Letter to BS: Religious discrimination of workers amid pandemic is inhuman
In some cases, people are being denied food on the basis of their faith
 "Letter to BS: Religious discrimination of workers amid pandemic is inhuman")
Letter to BS: Mumbai protest shows measures not enough to motivate workers
The food packets and other sundry welfare measures do not seem to be enough to motivate them to stay put
 "Letter to BS: Mumbai protest shows measures not enough to motivate workers")
UP official claims other states replicating 'Yogi model' for its success
He claims that the UP model had been acknowledged by the Centre and other states for its high success rate
 "UP official claims other states replicating 'Yogi model' for its success")