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Secondary metal producers crumble under lockdown, shipping cos add to woes
Scrap imported at lower prices stuck at ports, finished goods lying at factories with no transport available; shipping firms make hay by charging huge sums for storage at ports
 "Secondary metal producers crumble under lockdown, shipping cos add to woes")
Ready to fly migrant workers from Delhi, Mumbai to Patna: SpiceJet CMD
Migrant workers were seen walking on foot for hundreds of kilometers across the states - be it from Delhi, Telangana or Kerala to reach their home states
 "Ready to fly migrant workers from Delhi, Mumbai to Patna: SpiceJet CMD")
How Tamil Nadu and its people are coping with the lockdown: A ground report
While the administrative machinery has been tough on violators, it has also put in place provisions to make the lives of the people easier
 "How Tamil Nadu and its people are coping with the lockdown: A ground report")
Top Headlines: RBI joins coronavirus war, cuts repo rate; EMIs put on hold
Business Standard brings to you the top headlines of the day
 "Top Headlines: RBI joins coronavirus war, cuts repo rate; EMIs put on hold")
Would have closed my eyes batting against you: Pietersen trolls Chahal
Pietersen was doing an Instagram live with batsman Rohit Sharma, and it was then that Chahal posted a comment on the chat, saying, 'KP, you are my first test wicket.'
 "Would have closed my eyes batting against you: Pietersen trolls Chahal")
Tendulkar to Hima Das: Sports fraternity donates to fight Covid-19 pandemic
Tendulkar's donation is so far the biggest contribution among India's leading sportspersons, some of whom have pledged their salaries while a few others have donated medical equipment.
 "Tendulkar to Hima Das: Sports fraternity donates to fight Covid-19 pandemic")
Covid-19: Rs 1.7-trn relief package welcome, but more support needed
A few more rounds of assistance would be necessary in the coming weeks as the impact of the lockdown and the disease on the economy becomes more evident
 "Covid-19: Rs 1.7-trn relief package welcome, but more support needed")
Daimler clears BS-IV stocks at Orgadam facility despite headwinds
DICV claims that it was the first CV manufacturer in India to obtain BS-VI certification for its globally-proven OM900 engine series last July
 "Daimler clears BS-IV stocks at Orgadam facility despite headwinds")
A quick look at RBI's measures to arrest Covid-19 slowdown
The RBI has reduced the repo rate by 75 basis points (bps) to 4.4 per cent, and the reverse repo rate by 90 bps which now stands at 4 per cent
 "A quick look at RBI's measures to arrest Covid-19 slowdown")
IPL to 2011 WC snub: Here's what Rohit Sharma said amid Covid-19 lockdown
Former England cricket team batsman Kevin Pietersen and Indian leggie Yuzvendra Chahal took to Instagram and interviewed India's star batsman Rohit Sharma on Instagram live
 "IPL to 2011 WC snub: Here's what Rohit Sharma said amid Covid-19 lockdown")
Highlights: RBI reduces repo rate by 75 bps to 4.4%; slashes CRR by 100 bps
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to reduce the reverse repo rate by 90 basis points (bps) to 4 per cent, and cash reserve ratio by 100 bps to 3 per cent
 "Highlights: RBI reduces repo rate by 75 bps to 4.4%; slashes CRR by 100 bps")
Staying at home: Revisit Kohli's knock vs Australia on Star Sports at 6 pm
Cricket fans can tune in to Star Sports and watch India vs Australia match in ICC T20 World Cup 2016 from 6 pm onwards
 "Staying at home: Revisit Kohli's knock vs Australia on Star Sports at 6 pm")
Market Ahead, March 27: Top factors that could guide markets today
Crisil yesterday sharply cut its India growth estimate for 2020-21 to 3.5 per cent citing the severe dent in the economic activity due to the coronavirus pandemic
 "Market Ahead, March 27: Top factors that could guide markets today")
Coronavirus LIVE: Govt stimulus to cover 800 mn Indians amid lockdown
Coronavirus has infected 479,915 and caused 21,577 deaths. India is under lockdown till April 14. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Covid-19
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Govt stimulus to cover 800 mn Indians amid lockdown")
Fewer hits than misses in FMCG as demand and supply concerns weigh
While hygiene and home care segment, rural-focused players could see better demand, a large portion coming from non-essential products means topline will be impacted
 "Fewer hits than misses in FMCG as demand and supply concerns weigh")
Coronavirus lockdown: Govt unveils Rs 1.7-trillion package for the poor
Sitharaman also promised a one-time payment to women Jan Dhan accountholders and economically backward widows, pensioners, and differently abled
 "Coronavirus lockdown: Govt unveils Rs 1.7-trillion package for the poor")
India coronavirus death toll reaches 16; total cases spike to 694
As the virus kept extending its footprint, the Central and state governments unleashed measures on a war-footing
 "India coronavirus death toll reaches 16; total cases spike to 694")
Economic growth may fall to 2.6% in FY21 during lockdown: SBI Ecowrap
According to the report, the total cost of lockdown is at least Rs 8.03 lakh crore in nominal terms, an income loss of Rs 1.77 trillion
 "Economic growth may fall to 2.6% in FY21 during lockdown: SBI Ecowrap")
Indians opt for mobile data over broadband in early days of lockdown: Study
India went into a 21-day lockdown beginning Tuesday as concerns over spread of coronavirus increase
 "Indians opt for mobile data over broadband in early days of lockdown: Study")
DoT asks telcos to list spectrum needs as data demand surges in lockdown
According to COAI estimates, each telco would require about an additional 5MHz to ensure that the networks continue to function smoothly
 "DoT asks telcos to list spectrum needs as data demand surges in lockdown")