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RBI moratorium on term and working capital loans may hurt business
Corporates may end up paying four months interest on their loans together.
 "RBI moratorium on term and working capital loans may hurt business")
After the lockdown
Planning for the revival of the economy
 "After the lockdown")
Covid-19: RBI announces relief for exporters, gives breather to states/UTs
It would help the exporters to realise their receipts from nations adversely affected by the virus and also negotiate future export deals
 "Covid-19: RBI announces relief for exporters, gives breather to states/UTs")
Banks extending emergency loans to salaried, entrepreneurs after rate cut
However, most are extending it to their existing customers only
RBI Moratorium: NBFCs stare at asset liability management challenges
Managing liability outflows will be a tightrope walk for NBFCs in the near term
 "RBI Moratorium: NBFCs stare at asset liability management challenges")
Can we stop the clock?
To minimise economic damage during the lockdown, focus on cash flows, promise of growth
 "Can we stop the clock?")
Investors shoudn't drop their guard, it's not the time to take credit risks
RBI action has averted duration risk, but defaults could mar debt fund returns
 "Investors shoudn't drop their guard, it's not the time to take credit risks")
Sebi eases norms for rating agencies amid disruptions caused by Covid-19
The relaxation is being given for three months, in line with the RBI's moratorium
 "Sebi eases norms for rating agencies amid disruptions caused by Covid-19")
RBI extends timings for daily reverse repo, MSF window for one month
All other terms and conditions as applicable to liquidity adjustment facility reverse repo and MSF operations will remain the same
 "RBI extends timings for daily reverse repo, MSF window for one month")
Now what?
Once the lockdown is lifted, we will need the mother of all fiscal and monetary policy support to sustain the economy
 "Now what?")
RBI changes SLBC convenors over merger of 10 PSBs into 4 from April 1
The government on March 4 notified the amalgamation scheme as part of its consolidation plan to create bigger and stronger banks in the public sector
 "RBI changes SLBC convenors over merger of 10 PSBs into 4 from April 1")
Credit score to be in line with RBI moratorium guidelines: Transunion Cibil
The RBI announcement came as a relief to the borrowers and affirmed commitment to provide a comprehensive picture of each person so they can be reliably and safely represented in the marketplace.
 "Credit score to be in line with RBI moratorium guidelines: Transunion Cibil")
This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to invest in equities: S Naren
The market is not factoring in a lockdown beyond 21 days as of now, says S Naren
 "This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to invest in equities: S Naren")
Bank of Baroda cuts personal, retail loan rates by 75 bps to 7.25%
The BRLLR linked to RBI Repo Rate is revised downwards in line with the reduction on Reserve Bank of India Repo Rate from 5.15 per cent to 4.40 per cent
 "Bank of Baroda cuts personal, retail loan rates by 75 bps to 7.25%")
Market Ahead, March 30: Top Factors That Could Guide Markets This Week
In terms of macro data, PMI data for the manufacturing sector is scheduled to be released on Thursday
 "Market Ahead, March 30: Top Factors That Could Guide Markets This Week")
RBI rate cut, government stimulus done. What are the markets eyeing now?
The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 1,310 points from the day's high to close marginally negative on Friday post the RBI's measures
 "RBI rate cut, government stimulus done. What are the markets eyeing now?")
Measures announced by RBI are enough for now but what next, Mr Das?
No one cares about fiscal deficit now. Or for that matter, inflation. The focus is on growth and growth alone
Best of BS Opinion: A petition for financial emergency, Covid-19, and more
Read what extrapolated policy prescriptions are predicated on. Uddalok Bhattacharya sums up
 "Best of BS Opinion: A petition for financial emergency, Covid-19, and more")
The liquidity gush
RBI's steps will help in smooth functioning of financial markets
The Morning After
Policy interventions will have to be intelligent: Striving to create deep, but temporary, safety nets during COVID-19 without generating imbalances and distortions thereafter
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