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Coronavirus: ArcelorMittal working on 3D printed ventilator prototype

ArcelorMittal said that it was now focused on the prototype for a more advanced ventilator which also had the ability, in addition to providing lungs with oxygen, to feeding medicine incorporating AI

Markets up 4% after positive Chinese economic data raises revival hopes

The Sensex gained 1,028 points to end at 29,468, while the Nifty50 gained 317 points to end at 8,598

GIC seeks relaxation in regulatory norms as coronavirus hits operations

While insurance firms ignore MTM gains, they are required to recognise MTM losses as expenses

We will grow in single digits due to coronavirus: Max Life Insurance MD

Prashant Tripathy, managing director and chief executive of Max Life Insurance, spoke to Subrata Panda on how the sector will be impacted, the change in strategy of the company

Warehousing industry struggles with reduced staff amid Covid-19 lockdown

The technology-driven logistics company that focuses on truckload (more than 800 km) transportation in India has its truckers waiting at these warehouses to unload essential cargo for over a week now.

Coronavirus fear: Govt issues ordinance, 100% tax rebate for PM-CARES Fund

The Ordinance also amended the provisions of the Income Tax Act to provide the same tax treatment to PM-CARES Fund as available to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund

Essential supplies face disruption as Covid-19 cripples road transport

The possibility of harassment by cops and fear of the unknown have forced a large number of truck drivers to abandon vehicles at the transport centres and flee home.

IMF can help develop methods to meet Covid-19 related financing: FM at G20

FM was speaking at the 2nd Extraordinary G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting, held in a virtual manner.

Dutch scientists found coronavirus in sewage before outbreak: Report

The scientists detected genetic material from the coronavirus at a wastewater treatment plant in Amersfoort on March 5

Coronavirus cases: India's trajectory trends far lower than the others

The seven-day moving average of the growth in the number of cases was at 22.07 per cent when the announcement was made. It had since slowed to under 18 per cent.

Contagion quandary: To globalise less or more

Popular narrative blames it all on globalisation, and the clamour for reducing global interconnectedness is getting louder

Can we stop the clock?

To minimise economic damage during the lockdown, focus on cash flows, promise of growth

Protecting power

The sector requires special attention

Economic dislocation

FY21 will be a difficult year for all stakeholders

Letter to BS: Telecom sector needs sensibility from the regulator

It is hoped that the government and the regulator will come together and take the requisite steps to propel the sector on the growth and profitability path

Letter to BS: Political parties should donate to covid-19 relief funds

It is disheartening that the major political parties have not opened up their coffers yet

Letter to BS: Govt should set up an exclusive fund for migrant labourers

In India, the whole system of governance has been hijacked by the rich and the well-to-do middle class

MPs in quandary: Lawmakers yet to donate MPLAD funds to coronavirus relief

MPs say there is pressure from their constituents to distribute personal protective equipment in hospitals in their constituencies

Smartphone market may remain flat in 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak

Manufacturers yet to estimate final impact on sales

Family businesses: Time to stand up

Taking care of people and communities in times of crisis can offer a brand or company many long-term benefits