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Markets will cheer Rs 20-trn package, but the devil could be in the detail

The moot question would be how the Government will fund this package.

Top 10 biz headlines: Weak corporate earnings, restarting economy and more

From coronavirus impact on various sectors to how electronics majors are looking for ways to revive sales, here are the top ten business headlines of the day

Early-bird results: 7-day Covid-19 lockdown in March affected India Inc

Combined profit before tax of 81 firms down 37.5% y-o-y, worst show in at least 3 years

Lockdown 3.0: Re-starting production a task cut out for India Inc

Rusty machinery, lack of labour, confusion over rules bug corporate honchos

Tax tweaks can spur economic revival

These are extremely challenging times, and collective efforts by the government and industry would be required to bring the economy back on track

Lockdown 3.0: Rural India may drive demand recovery amid Covid-19 crisis

Top executives at auto, tractor and consumer packaged goods firms are optimistic. They are betting on the reverse migration of labourers boosting consumption and prediction of a favourable monsoon.

Govt working on financial package for all sectors amid Covid outbreak

Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said "a package is going to be declared".

Govt mulling introduction of import substitution policy, says Gadkari

The Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways said a policy on import substitution is being thought of in the wake of the economic situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lockdown 3.0, global tension rattle markets; Sensex, Nifty crash nearly 6%

The Sensex closed at 31,715, down 2,002 points, or 5.94 per cent - its biggest single-day loss since March 16.

Centre owes Rs 3 trillion to states and industry amid Covid-19 outbreak

Assocham President Niranjan Hiranandani said his talks with government officials showed dues to industry and states were pending in the form of refunds of I-T, VAT, and GST, and compensation

Covid-19 outbreak: India Inc plays safe, despite lockdown norms being eased

Demand slump, labour shortage put a damper on ramp-up

Lockdown 3.0: Industry bodies welcome relaxations, some confusion remains

Reiterate demand for a stimulus package

India Inc may see 15% fall in profits in FY21, 10% revenue decline: Crisil

At present, the country is under a 40-day lockdown till May 3, and there are indications of it being gradually withdrawn.

India Inc wants govt to shift focus to economy amid Covid-19 outbreak

CEOs warn of economic depression, say need to work within new normal

Top 10 biz headlines: Govt's 2nd stimulus, Moody's growth estimate and more

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to announce this week a second round of stimulus package, for the most affected sections of society

Firms gear up for change in consumer behaviour in post-Covid world

It's for this new consumer that companies are adapting their products and services

More work from home, hot-desking: How India Inc will reboot after lockdown

The first of a three-part series looks at how the workplace across India Inc is all set to be disrupted

Lockdown 2.0: India Inc lends help to dealers amid coronavirus crisis

Incentive hikes, credit period extension among steps taken to support them during corona crisis

House panel opposes lay-off payment for workers during natural calamities

The Standing Committee has suggested that the government allow bigger companies to retrench workers, without the need to seek official nod from the government

PM Modi, Sitharaman to meet today to finalise second stimulus package

Friday's meeting follows a wide range of deliberations held within the government and with eminent experts.