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Lockdown 3.0: Industry bodies welcome relaxations, some confusion remains

Reiterate demand for a stimulus package

Beating the pandemic of recession

Money should not be a consideration in protecting jobs, people and industry as the economy nosedives

Coronavirus impact: 60% firms run at less than 25% capacity, says CII

The movement of workers and raw materials remain key hurdles to resuming businesses despite the government allowing major chunks of the industry to operate

Need to open industry across zones amid Covid-19 lockdown: CII to govt

The Home Ministry order classifies areas of large outbreak, or clusters with a significant spread of the virus, as 'hotspots' or red zones.

Banks to seek extension of moratorium on loan repayments beyond June

CII has sought an increase in credit limits for all regular banking accounts by 25 per cent

Lockdown extension: Put cash in hands of poor, Chidambaram tells govt

PM Modi said that the fight against Covid-19 could be successful only if the citizens cooperate and maintain the discipline

Need economic package and open industry in staggered manner, says CII

The CII has argued in favour of the government providing direct rations to affected populace rather than cash

Fighting coronavirus: The other frontline workers of the pandemic

Across India, grassroots workers engaged in developmental work have taken on the role of keeping rural communities safe

Govt unlikely to grant any package for industry to pay workers' salaries

"The government lacks the fiscal space. It will not be feasible to give grants to the industry to take care of its wage bills," sources said.

MEITY advises states to treat e-commerce delivery as essential service

The Indian e-commerce sector has come to a halt across the country including the supply of essential commodities due to various lockdowns to prevent the spread of Covid-19

CII writes to PM Modi, seeks fiscal stimulus package of Rs 2 trillion

Suggests setting aside 1% of GDP for cash transfer scheme for poor and elderly

As coronavirus asserts itself on the world stage, CII asks for duty cuts

India's imports from China stood at $70 billion in 2018-19, with the neighbouring country being its biggest source of merchandise

CII recommends 12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

CII has backed the introduction of Deferred Prosecution Agreements in the dispute settlement process - with certain exceptions

Manufacturing goods tackle minefield of restrictions to reach China

The last of a three-part series on rising non-tariff barriers to Indian exports explores how manufacturing shipments are trying but failing to enter China

Infra spend has to grow, fiscal deficit can be raised: CII prez Kirloskar

When it comes to putting equity in business versus putting debt, equity should be more important, he said

Need more regional trade deals, tax exemption for SEZs: CII report

The report has suggested full income tax exemption for 10 years be provided to units in Special Economic Zones, lower cost of credit for exporters, and fast-paced growth in high-tech shipments

RCEP meet: Despite concerns of dumping by China, CII bats for deal

Not being part of the RCEP will hinder investments from many countries, thus halting its efforts to increase its integration into regional and global chains, CII said.

'Existential issue': India Inc seeks clarity on PM Modi's plastics ban

CII seek exemptions, but environmentalists say govt's move will help battle plastics pollution.

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Most Indian cos working in China say trade war has had no impact: Survey

Moreover, the number of IT and BPO companies that plan to make additional investments in China in 2019, has increased over the previous year