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Govt likely to unveil Rs 1.5 trn stimulus for coronavirus downturn: Report

The stimulus plan could be as large as Rs 2.3 trillion, but final numbers were still in discussion, says the report

Top Headlines: Losses rise as India locks down; businesses seek stimulus

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Market Ahead, March 25: Top factors that could guide markets today

The government has already deferred deadlines for filing tax returns, extended a tax amnesty program and promised more measures to support the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt mulls suspending IBC process for 6 months

The finance minister also announced a slew of measures to provide cushion to companies on compliances.

Costly delay

Hesitation in announcing a financial package is inexplicable

Coronavirus impact: FM offers relief measures, says bigger steps to follow

In a media briefing held through a video conference, Sitharaman also said that a larger economic package will be announced soon

Here are the FM's key announcements to support the economy amid Covid-19

Here are key announcements made by FM Sitharaman in the press conference today

Stark regulatory approach: Bailout for YES Bank; nothing for PMC Bank

It is tough if you are a PMC Bank depositor to be made aware now that you are not mainstream enough

From ITR filing to ATM withdrawals: 10 key announcements by FM Sitharaman

Charges for ATM cash withdrawal, not keeping saving account minimum balance waived for 3 months

FM Sitharaman's relief package: All about convenient extensions of schemes?

The announcements have extended all deadlines from March or April end to June end without quite changing the guidelines of any scheme

Covid-19 relief: Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline extended to Jun 30, says FM

Last date for filing March, April and May 2020 GST returns extended to June 30, 2020

Centre readying an economic plan to mitigate coronavirus effect, says FM

Indian economy that had already slowed down before the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, is in for a more difficult period in coming months with businesses almost coming to a standstill

Govt amends law to get power to hike tax on petrol, diesel by Rs 8 per ltr

The amendment along with the Finance Bill was passed without a debate in the Lok Sabha

Market Ahead, March 23: Top factors that could guide markets this week

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will conduct open market operations for Rs 30,000 crore in two tranches. However, any real relief for investors will come only after negative news stops

Market Ahead, March 23: Top factors that could guide markets this week

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it will conduct open market operations for Rs 30,000 crore in two tranches. However, any real relief for investors will come only after negative news stops

Over 370 deaths in 5 years: How many more till manual scavenging ends?

Developing technology to eliminate human involvement in sewer cleaning in India is still in the nascent stages

Rude truths

In India, discourtesy is an expression of power

Coronavirus outbreak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman takes stock of situation

In four meetings, Sitharaman met Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri, Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh, and Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel

Govt notifies Vivad se Vishwas forms and rules; deadline extension expected

The income tax department notified a 5-stage process of making declaration under the Scheme, with as many as five forms released

FM to move Banking Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2020 in Lok Sabha today

Sitharaman had said in her budget speech that the government would amend the Banking Regulation Act