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Covid-19 impact: PE/VC investments hit 12-quarter low at $5.1 billion

At $2.2 billion, large deals declined by over 70 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the same period

Letter to BS: Coexistence is key, targeting bats for Covid-19 isn't good

It is time we protected animal habitats through stringent legal framework and by creating awareness among people about the significance of coexistence

Letter to BS: Covid-19 can't play Cupid for BJP and SAD in Punjab

Now with the BJP calling the shots across the country, the Punjab unit no longer wants to be seen piggybacking on the SAD

Punjab CM ropes in Manmohan Singh to chalk out economic road map ahead

The Punjab chief minister said he had written to Manmohan Singh 'to guide us, along with the group of experts'

GDP likely to grow at 1.9% if lockdown is lifted in mid-May: India Ratings

Meanwhile, CRISIL has cut estimates of India's FY21 economic growth rate to 1.8% from earlier 3.5%

Govt needs clear 'entry and exit plan' on fiscal expansion: Shaktikanta Das

Banks unwilling to take on credit risk in their balance sheets beyond a point, says central bank governor

Wheat procurement picks up amid complaints of mismanagement in some mandis

Shortage of jute bags, 100-trolley rule among several issues farmers, who are being forced to stand in long queues, awaiting their turn to sell

71% drop in FMCG demand due to Covid-19, zero orders in 95% outlets: Study

The Bizom report has captured insights by analysing data from 30% of the retail space across 400 districts and 2,000 towns and cities; it covers a population of 800 million

Tamil Nadu govt suspends earned leave encashment, freezes DA till july 2021

Officials say the move will help the govt save over Rs 7,000 crore at a time when Covid-19 has hit its finances

Constable is third Mumbai cop to die of coronavirus; all were in their 50s

The head constable was undergoing treatment at KEM Hospital in Parel after several state-run facilities refused to admit him

Do gaz doori: PM bats for social distancing again, says danger not over yet

Interacting with chief ministers of various states, Modi cautioned that the danger posed by the deadly virus is far from over and constant vigilance is of paramount importance.

Oil prices slump again on storage capacity, global demand concerns

Global economic output is expected to contract by 2% this year - worse than the financial crisis - while demand has collapsed by 30% because of the pandemic.

Aluminium firms seek tariff, non-tariff support fearing sluggish demand

India's aluminium consumption is tipped to reduce by 1.5-2 million tonnes in FY21 as the pandemic has considerably weakened demand from consuming industries

Coronavirus lockdown is 'godsend' for fixed broadband companies: Report

Data usage has darted up 25-30 per cent since the lockdown began on March 25, the note said

Centre's policies on lockdown confusing, arbitrary: Mamata Banerjee

Will follow Centre's orders but it has to be 'proper, transparent and without any political interference', says chief minister.

Lockdown will dent road contractors' sales, margins: CRISIL SME Tracker

Construction was gathering pace after a protracted monsoon when the pandemic halted all activity

Extend coronavirus lockdown after May 3: CMs tell Modi in video meeting

There were nine Chief Ministers who spoke, at least four of them advocated for an extension of the lockdown

Brokerages discourage trading in crude oil till volatility subsides

MCX is considering interim measures to handle negative pricing on Nymex and the impact on its platform

ICMR cancels orders for Chinese test kits, says govt won't lose a rupee

Meanwhile Covid-19 death toll nears 900, with Maharashtra alone accounting for 39%

Nine CMs air their views on lockdown in video conference with PM Modi

Here's a quick look at what different Chief Ministers had to say in today's Video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi