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Exports fall at fastest pace in 25 years in March amid Covid-19 outbreak
According to data released by the commerce and industry ministry, exports stood at just $21.4 billion in March, as massive broad-based decline plagued all major foreign exchange earning sectors.
 "Exports fall at fastest pace in 25 years in March amid Covid-19 outbreak")
Manufacturers reach out to govt for clarity, tweaks in lockdown norms
The guidelines provided a broad road map for staggered opening up of more industries and factories across the country with stiff restrictions
 "Manufacturers reach out to govt for clarity, tweaks in lockdown norms")
Lockdown 2.0: Economy gets a look-in; some relief for farming, industry
New guidelines do not put any limit on production but have left the decision of opening establishments to states
 "Lockdown 2.0: Economy gets a look-in; some relief for farming, industry")
Decoding the Street's bullishness on ICICI Bank in the time of Covid-19
All analysts are optimistic on the stock, which hasn't seen any downgrade so far
 "Decoding the Street's bullishness on ICICI Bank in the time of Covid-19")
Covid-19 crisis: Over 100 firms missed deadline to appoint women directors
At least 37 of the ones which missed the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) deadline were government-owned
 "Covid-19 crisis: Over 100 firms missed deadline to appoint women directors")
How the global market rebound is playing out after coronavirus lows
The sharp rebound was underpinned by trillion dollars' worth of stimulus packages, announced by major central banks
 "How the global market rebound is playing out after coronavirus lows")
Equity, bond categories see inflows in Q1 amid Covid-19 outbreak: Refinitiv
Equity gained the highest net inflow of $5.34 billion, while bond and money market funds posted net inflow of $2.55 billion and $4.11 billion, respectively
 "Equity, bond categories see inflows in Q1 amid Covid-19 outbreak: Refinitiv")
Indian stocks fall out of bull territory ahead of earnings season
The Sensex declined 1 per cent to end at 30,379.81 after rising as much as 2.9%, while the Nifty dropped 0.8% to close at 8,925, after rising to 9,261
 "Indian stocks fall out of bull territory ahead of earnings season")
Jeff Bezos gains $24 billion while world's rich reap bailout rewards
The pandemic has brought the global economy to a near standstill and pushed almost 17 million Americans onto the unemployment rolls in the span of three weeks.
 "Jeff Bezos gains $24 billion while world's rich reap bailout rewards")
Covid-19 impact: Lockdown relief to agricultural activities lifts sentiment
Manufacturers of fertilisers, agrochemicals and tractors stand to benefit
 "Covid-19 impact: Lockdown relief to agricultural activities lifts sentiment")
China didn't warn public of coronavirus pandemic for 6 days: Report
President Xi Jinping warned the public on the seventh day, January 20. But by that time, more than 3,000 people had been infected during almost a week of public silence
 "China didn't warn public of coronavirus pandemic for 6 days: Report")
Bring consistency in interpretation of MHA guidelines, say legal experts
Experts pointed out the guidelines should have been clearly worded to avoid divergence in its interpretation among various state departments
 "Bring consistency in interpretation of MHA guidelines, say legal experts")
Domestic airlines gear up for May 4 resumption; to adopt social distancing
GoAir said it will take a slew of measures to protect staff, crew, and passengers from Covid-19
 "Domestic airlines gear up for May 4 resumption; to adopt social distancing")
How ShareChat is helping local brands with language-focused advertising
As regional language media consumption soars during the lockdown, social media app ShareChat goes full throttle with brand integrations
 "How ShareChat is helping local brands with language-focused advertising")
EPFO defers March dues payment till May 15; provides break to 600,000 firms
The contributions towards social security schemes - run by Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) - for March was due till April 15, which has been extended till May 15
 "EPFO defers March dues payment till May 15; provides break to 600,000 firms")
Govt norms on resuming work may come as a burden to firms: Experts
Companies will have to make special arrangements to bring workers to office, with '30-40 per cent passenger capacity' in each vehicle
 "Govt norms on resuming work may come as a burden to firms: Experts")
Gave $3.9 bn in assistance to 320 million: FM Sitharaman at G20 meet
Sitharaman also said that the policy measures undertaken by the Government of India, RBI and other regulators have helped in de-freezing the market and catalysing credit flows.
 "Gave $3.9 bn in assistance to 320 million: FM Sitharaman at G20 meet")
India's economy may see first contraction in 40 years on lockdown extension
The lengthening of the mandatory stay-at-home period to 40 days from 21 days will result in a direct output loss of more than 8 per cent over that time, according to Sonal Varma of Nomura Holdings.
 "India's economy may see first contraction in 40 years on lockdown extension")
Tablighi leader booked to GMAT online exam: The latest on Covid-19 crisis
Kandhalvi had organised the religious gathering at Nizamuddin Markaz last month against the social distancing protocol imposed by the Centre to curb the spread of the deadly disease.
 "Tablighi leader booked to GMAT online exam: The latest on Covid-19 crisis")
Stop or slow?
A quick economic recovery requires that we keep people employed and the economy ticking over
 "Stop or slow?")