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UP forms panel to wean away US, South Korean and Japanese firms from China

PICUP chief to head panel, dedicated email IDs created to address issues raised by investors from each of these countries

Guidelines issued for pool-testing of migrant workers, global travellers

Pool testing is a cost effective and time saving method of detecting the spread of Covid among the population

Delhi to 'work hard', resume economic activities Monday, says Kejriwal

he said that most people suggested that schools, colleges, spa, swimming pools, and malls should not be opened post May 17, and there should be just limited operation of metro services

Govt releases truncated April WPI inflation data on 'limited transactions'

Wholesale price index (WPI) deflation in primary articles was 0.79 per cent in April, as against inflation of 3.72 per cent in March

How the insurance sector is likely to pan out in the post Covid-19 scenario

The pandemic seems to be following the trajectory of the Great Depression for Indian insurance sector, which will be among the few that could do well coming out of the impact of coronavirus

Garment manufacturers urge govt to support garment retailers, traders

The additional loans backed by the government guarantee and requiring no collateral or guarantee of the MSME, will enable many of its members to get the much-needed working capital assistance

UP Governor gives nod to labour law changes; President to take a final call

Since labour is a concurrent subject under the Constitution of India, states can frame their own laws but need the approval of the Centre for making amendments to central laws

Credit guarantee will help to restore the supply chain: Venu Srininvasan

Govt measures will also help to kick-start financial activity during the pandemic, says TVS Motor chairman

FM targeted liquidity issues; sustained upturn in market will take time

The financial markets is expected to behave in a measured manner, given the cautious environment and weakening sentiments

Rs 3 trn to act as booster, to help 450,000 MSMEs, says Ravi Shankar Prasad

More important in the contract for the government of India supply upto 200 crore, MSME will also be allowed to compete, said Prasad.

Railways issues guidelines on ticket cancellation, refund from March 21

The application for the agreed refund of the balance amount of cancellation charge so deducted can be made through the post in the prescribed format (enclosed) within six months of the scheduled date

Top 10 business headlines: Package for MSMEs, liquidity boost and more

Here are the top 10 business headlines of the day

Govt move to extend project timelines will help stressed realtors: Experts

Home buyers, on the other hand, will have to wait longer to take possession

Fiscal stimulus package fails to provide succour to the poorest: Opposition

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said the need of the hour was to put money into the pockets of the people, particularly the poorest 130 million people

Labour law changes in India should adhere to global standards, says ILO

'Such amendments should emanate from tripartite consultation involving the government, workers and employers'

Govt likely to purchase gold from households without seeking the source

To use it as collateral, along with forex reserves, to print currency

FinMin may defer google tax on e-commerce firms based abroad to September

Move after evaluating the challenges faced by digital firms amid pandemic

FM Sitharaman announces big-bang package for MSMEs to revive economy

Rs 6-trn stimulus includes Rs 3 trn of collateral-free loans; Rs 30,000-crore special liquidity scheme for NBFCs, HFCs, MFIs

Fake websites to emails, fraudsters see opportunities in Covid-19 crisis

Fraudsters see opportunities in these uncertain times

Bigger reforms coming, we'll see a V-shaped recovery: CEA Subramanian

Addressing a virtual conference organized by All India Management Association (AIMA), the CEA said the economy will witness a V-shaped recovery