Page 2020 - Coronavirus

Reviewing govt order on refund for tickets booked during lockdown: Vistara

Vistara said it will comply once the government clarifies some of the aspects of the order

UP CM asks officials to prepare economic strategy for post-Covid scenario

UP ministers to meet ambassadors of foreign countries for investment

Covid-19: UP says no to 'substandard' PPE kits being supplied to doctors

The PPE kits were procured last year to protect against H1N1 infection

Fuel sales slump 50% in April; petrol down 64%, diesel 61%, ATF 94%

Industry officials said this is the biggest ever drop in sales and the first data for the complete lockdown period

Do not lay off, instead cut salaries: Karnataka Govt to IT, BT Cos

The Deputy Chief Minister said the IT and BT industry leaders are extremely happy with regard to the support system or backup given by the government of Karnataka

NFOs likely to see lower flows over weak investor sentiment, lockdown

In March, collections had declined close to 50% from previous month

Coronavirus impact: Over 100 million Indians could fall below poverty line

Job losses, destruction of informal sector and inadequate government support could push India back by a decade in poverty-reduction progress

Most US firms have no plans to leave China due to coronavirus: Survey

A total of 68 per cent firms reported that demand for products and services was below normal

Top headlines: RBI announces steps to boost economy, China GDP slips, more

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Hit by unpredictable market, investors turn to astrologers for stability

The spread of Covid-19 and the accompanying mayhem caused the S&P BSE Sensex to drop over 38.5 per cent from its all-time high of 42273.9 to a low of 25981.2 on 23rd March.

Covid-19: Sebi further eases disclosure norms for India Inc amid lockdown

the market regulator said that companies can now intimate stock exchanges about their board meetings for declaring financial results two days in advance

Uber partners with Medlife to deliver medicines at doorsteps in 5 cities

Kolkata, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and Pune to get the service

MARKET WRAP: Sensex ends 986 pts higher; financials rally post RBI measures

All that happened in the markets today

89% stranded migrants hadn't been paid wages during lockdown period: Report

Almost three-fourths of migrants surveyed have less than half their daily wages remaining for the rest of the lockdown period

Used-CV sales surge on rural demand uptick, health ministry guidelines

Small Commercial Vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles are buoyant, Medium and Heavt segment yet to see traction

Jute mill workers stage protests over non-payment of dues during lockdown

Total outstanding pegged at Rs 250 cr; a section of trade unions threatens hunger strike if wages are not cleared

Govt lifts curbs on exports of formulations made from Paracetamol

The government on March 3 had put export restrictions on 26 pharma ingredients and medicines, including paracetamol

Flouting virus lockdown norms, scores reach Deve Gowda's grandson's wedding

Nikhil, son of former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, tied the nuptial knot with Revathi, the grand-niece of former Karnataka housing minister M Krishnappa

Coronavirus lockdown 2.0: Partial easing and its impact on economy

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a set of lockdown guidelines on 15th April detailing some relaxations that would be allowed from 20th April. What do these guidelines really mean?

Property developers get a leg up as RBI lists steps helping liquidity

Central bank provides Rs 10,000 crore as refinancing to National Housing Bank (NHB) to support housing finance companies.