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Covid-19: Harsh Vardhan reviews preparedness of top 10 medical institutes

The minister said that the government has instructed the AIIMS to act proactively and remove the stigma around Covid-19 patients.

Market Ahead, April 28: All You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell

According to a Business Standard report, the Centre is considering a proposal to guarantee Rs 3 trillion of loans to small businesses as part of a plan to restart economy

Coronavirus far from over, world needs to unite to fight pandemic: WHO

In a virtual news briefing, the WHO chief said that they "continue to be concerned about the increasing trends in Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America and some Asian countries".

Govt should assist states with financial packages: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Chowdhury said that the governments and doctors have done a nice job in comparison to other countries, considering India has a population of 130 crore

Covid-19: Delhi sees surge in recovery rate; 877 patients released so far

Since April 18, the Delhi government in its daily health bulletin has introduced a recovery column in an effort to have a more clear understanding of the overall recovery rate

Top biz headlines: RBI's relief for MFs, Axis Bank results and more

Here are the top 10 headlines on Tuesday

Best of BS Opinion: Unemployment rate, Covid-19 lockdown, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day

Axis Bank to report Q4 earnings today; here's what analysts expect

Analysts at MOFSL believe the Mumbai-based bank's credit cost may stay elevated led by higher slippages. Besides, asset quality could witness some pressure along with modest loan growth.

US oil falls 25% as investors flee on storage concerns; Brent below $20

Roughly 85 per cent of worldwide onshore storage full as of last week, according to Kpler data

In a locked-down world, investment bankers ensuring the show goes on

Billion-dollar deals aplenty for right business

No new coronavirus cases in 85 districts in 14 days: Health ministry

22.17% Covid-19 patients have recovered so far, says govt

Covid-19 outbreak: CRPF commando chained by cops for not wearing mask

The force has written a letter to Karnataka Director General of Police Praveen Sood, stating that the "unpleasant situation could have been avoided

Coronavirus outbreak: India cancels Chinese rapid antibody test kit orders

ICMR cancels Wondfo's test kits; row on prices and efficacy erupts

Covid-19 fear: Carmakers change track to online sales, contactless delivery

Amid shuttered dealerships and deserted roads, leading car brands including Mercedes Benz, Honda Cars, Volkswagen, and BMW have embarked on campaigns and dedicated online portals

Covid-19 outbreak: Time running out for just-in-time inventory system

Some firms are being even more adventurous and toying with an idea that, on the face of it, seems counter-intuitive, namely replicating the work from a home model in the factory.

Lockdown 2.0: Zomato ends funding of discounts amid Covid-19 outbreak

Restaurants brace for price hikes through menu revision after lockdown

Signal from PM Modi to CMs: Covid-19 lockdown may continue beyond May 3

Green zones may see more relaxations; states divided on how to end curbs

GST, GAAR reporting delayed till March 2021 amid coronavirus outbreak

The I-T Dept had, in 2018, changed the tax audit form 3CD, seeking details under GST as well as GAAR, which seeks to prevent firms from routing transactions through other countries to avoid taxes

Credit disbursement: Banks face pressure to avoid large-scale slippages

Public sector bank executives point out that banks understand the need to provide critical support to borrowers hit by the lockdown, imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Street cheers for ICICI Pru Life as protection products drive Q4 margin

The results, which were announced on Saturday, saw protection business grow 35 per cent year-on-year growth in Q4