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Questions about borrowing

The funding need can change materially

Economies after Covid-19

The disruption caused by Covid-19 could potentially deglobalise the world at a faster pace than before

Leter to BS: Media should refrain from targetting one sect for negligence

To target a particular gathering and terming it an epidemic centre is a matter of concern and gives rise to many questions

Leter to BS: It is necessary to know when and why people gathered in Markaz

On March 22, without prior notice, the countrywide lockdown was imposed and Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked everybody not to cross the lakshmanrekha of their homes

Newborn named 'Lockdown' to show support for PM's appeal to stay indoors

The child was born on Monday, almost a week into the lockdown in the country

Guess what's keeping e-commerce firms busy

They're dialling 700-plus district administrations to organise curfew passes as coronavirus spreads across the country

Launch contact tracing of Tablighi participants on war footing: Centre

The chief secretaries and DGPs were told that it has been found that foreigners who had participated in the Tablighi Jamaat had violated visa conditions

Covid-19 lockdown impacts sugar mills as OMCs reduce ethanol offtake

With petrol and diesel demand falling, OMCs are already dealing with excess supply of the biofuel; ISMA writes to them to reallocate ethanol to deficient depots for fuel mixing

Covid-19 lockdown: States stop renewable power purchase, hold back payments

Invoke force majeure cluse, get a rap on knuckles from MNRE, which asks them to continue buying and paying for RE even during lockdown

Centre unveils plan to deal with 'psycho-social issues' of migrant workers

The central government also asked states to treat migrant workers with dignity and respect

Use of Force Majeure Clause by GAIL, IOC expected to end in disputes

Force majeure is a part of contracts in India, where companies will be excused from paying penalties for non-performance, in case of an unforeseen event outside their control.

Firms looking at time, cost relief while invoking force majeure

Corporates are relying on a government notification in February that says firms can invoke the clause as coronavirus can be considered a major "natural calamity."

Coronavirus lockdown should be extended by 15 days, says Harsh Goenka

Goenka is hopeful the government will help the industry, going beyond lower interest rates

Data centre providers get viral boost as more people work from home

Data centres have been in the limelight over the past two years, since the intensifying of conversation around locally storing data of Indian users

India Inc asks new recruits to 'stay home' amid coronavirus outbreak

Chief executives (CEOs) and head-hunters say that besides an across-the-board freeze on hiring, a salary cut for staff starting April is a possibility.

Coronavirus impact: Revenues of IT companies may take a big hit in FY21

Dollar revenues likely to fall by up to 300 bps

Tata Power to restart Mundra UMPP units to supply low-cost electricity

Tata Power supplies power to five states - Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana - from the 4,000-megawatt plant

Drop in routine vaccinations could fuel outbreak of measles: Health experts

'Measles is probably number one in my worry list at the current time', said Gavi Vaccine Alliance

Downgraded Rs 7-trn debt as credit quality of Indian firms worsened: ICRA

The agency said policymakers will have to unleash more measures to avoid severe economic imbalances if the COVID-19 crisis prolongs

Equity fundraising sees 62% spike in FY20; coronavirus could hit IPOs

As many as 26 companies -- with approval from Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) -- are looking to raise nearly Rs 26,056 crore from IPOs