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Coronavirus: Pietersen to interview Rohit Sharma on Twitter at 4 pm today
Earlier, Pietersen had urged Indian citizens to stay indoors during the 21-day lockdown period which started from Tuesday midnight amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Ben Stokes continues to train for IPL 2020 despite cancellation threat
I have to build up and get myself physically in a position that if IPL 2020 does happen, I am good to go; cannot take three weeks off and expect the body to be ready for April 20, says Ben Stokes
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Indian shares up for 3rd straight session after US passes virus-relief bill
The US Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly backed a $2 trillion bill
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Covid-19 impact: Amazon won't require sellers to repay loans until April 30
Merchants of popular items from toys to apparel have worried that the temporary ban on stocking goods in Amazon warehouses
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Consumption sector will not be affected much by the 21-day lockdown
the present market condition is the right time to buy/accumulate stocks provided one has a long-term investment horizon, for at least three years
 "Consumption sector will not be affected much by the 21-day lockdown")
Experts peg India's Covid-19 lockdown cost at $120 bn, call for relief plan
Domestic brokerage Emkay congratulated policymakers for acting earlier than other countries, but rued that there is not much to cushion the economic impact
 "Experts peg India's Covid-19 lockdown cost at $120 bn, call for relief plan")
21-day lockdown must be backed by stimulus measures: Brokerages
Possibly taking lessons from the demonetisation experiment, the lockdown is expected to be backed up by an economic package and monetary policy support
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From Kohli to Tendulkar: Cricket fraternity backs PM's 21-day lockdown
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly also urged all to stay at home and said that citizens across the world should listen to what their government says
 "From Kohli to Tendulkar: Cricket fraternity backs PM's 21-day lockdown")
War on Covid-19: MRF to shut plants, sales offices under 21-day lockdown
Head office to remain shut too; firm says financial impact of decision not ascertainable right now
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In pictures: Bustling Delhi empties out on Day 1 of lockdown
India, which has a population of 1.3 billion, joins a growing list of countries that have imposed lockdown
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Rahul demands cash support to poor, tax breaks during coronavirus lockdown
The Congress leader also demanded creation of massive emergency field hospitals, particularly in urban areas
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Coronavirus: Aviation sector stares at $3.6 bn loss in Q1 on lockdown
The CAPA also sought "urgent" government intervention and coordinated industry response to address all the requirement of the aviation industry
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Coronavirus: Pressure mounts on govt to defer PSB merger amid lockdown
Banks working towards merging balance sheets before April 1
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Coronavirus: Banks offer fresh lines of credit to SME firms amid lockdown
With the financial year ending on March 31, small- and mid-sized companies are likely to default en masse, while rating agencies will have to mark them in the 'default' grade
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Working with authorities so that essential services can operate: Zomato
Zomato founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said the online restaurant guide and food ordering company is also starting a fund to cover up the lost earnings for thousands of its delivery partners
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'No work, no money': Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ
Noida SEZ has 400 units and around 100,000 workers, and was shut down on March 23
 "'No work, no money': Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ")
Coronavirus lockdown set to cost India $120 bn, forecast brokerages
Experts suggest a rate cut along with loan forbearance and a special liquidity window for banks and NBFCs
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Sebi may cut commodity derivatives timings till 5 PM over virus lockdown
This follows the submission by brokers to the regulator requesting such measures following lockdown. Many brokers finding it difficult to call even bare minimum staff required in office
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Coronavirus lockdown to delay realty projects, affect sales, says Anarock
India Ratings and Research said on Wednesday that the lockdown imposed by state governments would hit infrastructure construction in the big cities
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Economy to take Rs 40K-cr hit daily during 21-day lockdown: CARE Ratings
Based on this, Q4 growth may not be negative but can go down to 1.5-2.5 per cent
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