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Hankering for 'non-essentials': Pyjama set, roti maker, ludo and what not

"On average, buyers had nine items in their carts and wishlist," the survey said, adding that the price of these products range anything between Rs 68 to Rs 18,200.

Sebi grants breather to firms, extends expiration date for IPO approvals

At present, the approvals given to IPOs are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of Sebi's final "observation". This has been extended by six months

India Inc's rating interference irks Sebi; MFs told to take action

The regulator's directive comes after at least three companies -Indiabulls, Edelweiss, and Future Group - sought court action in such matters, amid the Covid-19 disruption

Trump to suspend immigration temporarily, Indian IT industry awaits details

Amid the ongoing pandemic, unemployment claims in the US have risen exponentially

Lockdown 2.0: Some respite for construction firms, but road ahead is long

Companies with stronger balance sheet and early cycle plays like L&T, J Kumar Infra, IRB Infra, Sadbhav Engineering and NCC though may be considered on dips, say analysts

Covid-19 impact: Gujarat, Punjab increase working hours in factories

Andhra Pradesh has asked employers to not lay-off contract workers during the lockdown

Covid-19: Delhi extends subsidy on electricity, to pay for discoms' dues

The Delhi government also said it has approved "extension of existing electricity subsidy to domestic and agriculture, special subsidy to 1984 Sikh riots victims

Why investors shouldn't try buying troubled consumer durable stocks on dips

To be fair, consumer durable companies had defied slowdown till December 2019. But, with revenues projected to dip by 5 - 9 per cent in Q4, it will pull down FY20 earnings.

With revenues depleting, Congress govts flag the need to lift lockdown

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a letter to the prime minister, demanded immediate permission to allow a host of economic activities

Gold can rise further if China diverts some of its forex: Nilesh Shah

In a Q&A, the MD & CEO of Kotak AMC explains why SIPs make a good bet in the current scenario and why leveraging can prove disastrous

PCI issues notice to Maharashtra govt over non-delivery of newspapers

The curb will be in force only in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Pune city, both Covid-19 hotspots

MCX creates history of sorts, settles April crude oil contract in negative

Chances of huge defaults by investors, many of whom are retail traders gone long; On Nymex, there were actual trades in minus in which sellers were actually paying buyers to lift stocks

Big NBFCs need direct liquidity line from RBI: Bajaj Finserv's Sanjiv Bajaj

In an interview with Surajeet Das Gupta, Sanjiv Bajaj, chairman and managing director of Bajaj Finserv, charts out the challenges and way forward for the economy as well as NBFCs

Crude oil slump triggers a sell-off in domestic stocks, currency

Sensex falls 1,011 points, Nifty closes below 9k

What happens when bread is scarce and grain exporters speak up

From the French Revolution to the Arab Spring, price rises and food shortages have fuelled conflict, toppled leaders and overthrown regimes.

Covid-19 outbreak: Govt eases AGM deadline for certain section of companies

Under the Companies Act, 2013, companies have to hold their Annual General Meetings (AGMs) within nine months from the end of their financial year.

Centre seeks India Inc's view on economic revival amid Covid-19 outbreak

Key demands and suggestions include improving liquidity, cutting customs duties and goods and services tax (GST) rates, expediting all refunds and a halt on tax scrutiny

Swiggy to downsize private brand kitchens, impacting 900 staff: Report

As COVID-19 disrupts daily life across the country, the hospitality industry has come under severe pressure

How Covid-19 spoilt the oil bonanza

Conventional wisdom is that when crude oil prices drop, India benefits as it is dependent on imported oil to the tune of about 85 per cent of its total consumption

A bumpy ride ahead

Economic uncertainty will keep stock prices volatile