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Covid-19: PM to interact with CMs tomorrow; extension of lockdown on agenda

According to an official statement, he said states, district administrations and experts have suggested the extension of the lockdown to flatten the Covid-19 curve

Covid-19: India to export HCQ to foreign govts, not private firms: Report

In a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, US President Donald Trump had sought supply of hydroxychloroquine to the US

Three weeks into coronavirus lockdown, NCR's export engine stands still

Across the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

UNSC calls for solidarity with affected nations in its first Covid-19 meet

Craft stressed that successfully stopping the spread of this virus depends on the commitment from each one of us to work together in good faith

India coronavirus dispatch: Why we need a greater decentralisation of power

From risks posed by discarded medical waste, to why a strong scientific workforce is our best insurance against adversity, read these and more in today's India coronavirus dispatch

ADB assures $2.2 bn support package to India to fight Covid-19 pandemic

The bank is also engaged with the private sector to meet its financing needs during this period, ADB said in a statement

Risks, and some rewards, as India does business in the times of coronavirus

Will China's loss in meeting demand from the US and Europe help Indian businesses like leather, ceramics, and plastics? And if it does, will the gains be sustainable?

Trump admin to present airline rescue package soon, says US President

He did not rule out direct conversations with individual airlines in the coming days

Covid-19: World faces worst crisis since Great Depression, says IMF chief

However, Georgieva added this ominous caution: "It could get worse." There is "tremendous uncertainty around the outlook" and the duration of the pandemic, Georgieva said

Air India afloat despite 'crippling effect' of Covid-19, says Rajiv Bansal

Bansal, in a message on Thursday, also assured the employees of providing all the "essential armoury" in carrying out evacuations and running chartered flights amid the pandemic

Coronavirus LIVE: Global cases cross 1.6-million mark; death toll at 95,685

Stay tuned to Business Standard for Coronavirus LIVE updates. Globally, the death toll surpassed 95,685 , the number of infections have crossed 1,602,899

Inflows into equity MFs surge to one-year high of Rs 11,485 cr in March

The outflow has pulled down the assets under management of the 44-players mutual fund industry to Rs 22.26 trillion in March-end from Rs 27.23 trillion in February-end

Top headlines: Debt schemes see worst outflow, govt to map migrants

Business Standard brings you top headlines of the day

Covid-19 Factoid: Pain and recovery as cases set to cross 1.5 mn mark

Germany, where 40 per cent of all infected persons are recovering, is doing the best by that metric among the five worst-affected nations

Best of BS Opinion: Checking fake news, coronavirus crisis, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

With 30 days more to pay premium, make sure you don't let your policy lapse

Usually, general insurers give 30 days for health and 90 days for auto insurance policyholders to pay renewal premiums, even after the due date has passed

Coronavirus impact: Credit growth likely to remain modest, says RBI

MPC report says better transmission of rates would remain priority

How retailers upped the ante to deal with supply chain constraints

The biggest lesson in the situation is redefining the hygiene of the shopping environment, which will now be an ongoing exercise, says Big Bazaar CEO Sadashiv Nayak

Coronavirus lockdown likely to adversely impact Titan's FY21 revenue

Growth in the segment, which accounts for over 80 per cent of the consolidated sales, was robust in January and February, thus leading to a 16.5 per cent growth in revenues.

Private labs to ask SC for relief on directive to offer free Covid tests

Thyrocare, Paras Healthcare, and Neuberg say if free tests are to be provided, help is needed from different agencies