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Covid-19 lockdown: Ficci urges easier norms for manufacturing to resume

Industry body wants package for labourers, protection against imports and military support for delivering essentials

Covid-19: Synthetic textile companies seek financial package to pay wages

The demand comes in the wake of closure of factories, wholesale and retail outlets due to the nationwide lockdown announced by the government on March 25

Over 15 million jobs at stake unless package announced immediately: FIEO

Need interest free loans, limited opening of manufacturing units soon, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations said

Plantations stare at huge losses with few hands to harvest standing crops

chronic shortage of rubber could impact the manufature of medical gloves, catheters and masks that are crucial in the battle against Covid-19

EPFO settles 137,000 withdrawal claims to ease Covid-19 lockdown woes

Withdrawal claims worth Rs 280 crore has been settled in the past 10 days

Covid-19: Tyre companies face rising inventories, plan production cuts

The lifting of tyre stock from factories and transporting the same to auto manufacturers came to a grinding halt after the government announced a 21-day nationwide lockdown

Coronavirus lockdown: Manpower shortage cripples e-commerce sector

What is aggravating the situation is that e-commerce firms are facing huge shortage of delivery personnel.

Vegetable & fruit arrivals at mandis see sharp decline amid lockdown

In a report, Credit Suisse pegs decline at 50-95% YoY

With low OPD footfall, private hospitals struggle to pay salaries

From OPD to in-patient department (IPD) or admissions, the conversion rate is roughly 10-12 per cent for the industry

G-20 energy ministers bat for cheaper energy supplies to support healthcare

The G20 Energy Ministers' focused on ways and means to ensure stable energy markets, which are affected due to demand reduction as result of coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus impact: Auto manufacturers face second-hand challenge

The second-hand vehicle segment is expected to capture a larger share of the two wheeler and passenger car markets

50% of DMart outlets shut due to coronavirus lockdown: Avenue Supermarts

Footfalls at stores that were open were lower than usual, the company said, pointing to the impact that retail firms, both organised and unorganised, were feeling due to the lockdown

Coronavirus impact: India Inc focuses on preserving liquidity amid lockdown

Reputed conglomerates are opting for moratorium on debt servicing

Bidders jittery over coronavirus impact on bankrupt firms, seek legal help

Seek legal advice, want force majeure clause included in new contracts

Keeping up appearances

From lip gloss to mascara, everyone seems to be taking a break from the demands of looking good

In praise of small vendors

The small-time vendor was being able to do what I'd have imagined would be easier for the Amazons, Big Baskets and Grofers of the world to do

CHESS #1396

The Indian chess community raised around Rs 250,000 to fight Corona through an online blitz at the Playchess site.

Punjab extends coronavirus lockdown till April 30, follows Odisha

The decision comes as the Centre considers proposals from the states on continuing the restrictions beyond April 14, when the nationwide 21-day lockdown is slated to end

Serving the needs of First World economies

This country's backwardness is exposed when Indians bribe, coax and cajole agents to get back-breaking jobs abroad to save a little money at home

Openness and leadership

By allowing time for preparation by individuals, companies and local governments, the many issues with the lockdown could have been avoided