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Halted lives, postponed futures

The bleak choice the poor face at a time of life-threatening illness is whether they will perish from disease or hunger

Shekhar Gupta: Modi and his politics of messaging

Modi knows who he needs to speak to, who he should toss, and who he can address in kind. So, poke fun at taali, thaali, diya and mombatti. He couldn't care less

Coronavirus outbreak: India tally jumps to 2,547 with 478 new cases

The number of active cases stands at 2,322, while 162 people were either cured or discharged and one had migrated, the ministry stated.

PM Modi seeks support of India's sports heroes in COVID-19 battle

The athletes, along with sports minister Kiren Rijiju, participated in nearly an hour-long video call which started at 11am. The country is in a 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of the virus.

'Light candles' call: Opposition slams PM Modi for 'indulging in symbolism'

Prime Minister urged the people to switch off their lights and hold candles, lamps and mobile flashlights at 9 pm on Sunday (April 5) for nine minutes in a nationwide show of solidarity

Coronavirus supply chain shock for auto component sector, says ICRA

The COVID-19 supply chain disruptions will manifest into a demand shock lasting multiple quarters for the domestic industry, ICRA said in a statement.

Crop harvest takes centre stage in plans for lifting coronavirus lockdown

Some states stressed the need to restore supply chains

Coronavirus outbreak: States scramble to create hospital infrastructure

In the past one week, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh have issued orders to take over private hospitals in some districts

FinMin transfers Rs 17,287 crore to states to deal with coronavirus crisis

This comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a videoconference with chief ministers on ways to tackle the escalating number of cases in the country

Coronavirus outbreak eats into stock valuations, market plunges 34%

Half of Nifty 50 stocks are trading at single-digit P/E ratio

As India steps up 'war' against Covid-19, military to deploy more resources

Testing facilities, 15,000 beds, military schools to made available if needed, says defence ministry

M&M board rejects plan to pump in fresh equity in SsangYong Motor

SYMC's fate hangs in balance as it will need to raise funds from other investors

Lockdown helps faster delivery of foodgrain by Food Corporation of India

In 11 days, corporation moved three times more grain than the same period last year

Only consumer goods may see green shoots amid coronavirus pandemic

The Covid-19 impact on various sectors of the Indian economy would depend on the longevity of the outbreak and the lockdown. Except for essentials in the consumer goods, most sectors would be impacted

Coronavirus: Trade credit insurance sector may see rise in claims

Trade credit insurance covers a supplier of goods and services against the risk of non-payment by its customers because of wilful default or insolvency

Coronavirus fear: Centre defines grocery for states, eases rules for trucks

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla clarified what constituted food and grocery and the exemptions during the nationwide lockdown, while easing the norms for issuing curfew passes

Modi's 9-min blackout call: Power sector on alert to ensure grid stability

Power sector on alert to manage any drastic drop in demand

Covid-19, FII sell-off hit liquid funds hard; RBI's LTRO may calm investors

The total outflow from mutual funds went up to Rs 2.35 trillion till March 29; bond yield spike led to redemption pressure

Relief measures announced by govt, RBI not enough, says India Inc

Most CEOs favour a partial lifting of the lockdown after April 14

Bond market disappointed with borrowing plan of Centre, states

Dealers say the huge supply is a concern at a time when volumes have thinned because of Covid