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Risks, and some rewards, as India does business in the times of coronavirus

Will China's loss in meeting demand from the US and Europe help Indian businesses like leather, ceramics, and plastics? And if it does, will the gains be sustainable?

Coronavirus may cause Africa's first recession in 25 years: World Bank

We project that economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa will decline from 2.4 per cent in 2019 to -2.1 to -5.1 per cent in 2020, said World Bank

Best of BS Opinion: Govt's moves on farm marketing, Covid-19 fear, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

Focusing multilateral money

World Bank and IMF must step up to protect pvt sector, govts

Bolo to ePathshala: World Bank releases resource list for online learning

The list, which compiles learning platforms also marks Indian technologies which are facilitating distance education in the times of the pandemic

PM's video message and the latest on Covid-19 outbreak

The video came after the Prime Minister held a meeting via video-conference with all the chief ministers in the country on the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown

Coronavirus outbreak: World Bank approves $1-bn emergency fund for India

The World Bank's first set of aid projects, amounting to $1.9 billion, will assist 25 countries

Sonnagar-Dankuni freight corridor section likely to get aid from World Bank

The 538-km stretch is estimated to cost Rs 15,000 crore

China's growth could come to a halt, raising poverty, World Bank warns

The pandemic is causing "an unprecedented global shock, which could bring growth to a halt and could increase poverty across the region," said Aaditya Mattoo, WB chief economist, East Asia & Pacific

A year of challenges

Bigger companies in general performed better than their smaller peers

Covid-19: US, ADB, World Bank extend aid to help Pakistan fight coronavirus

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan have increased to 454

Over 15 million people under lockdown as Italy tries to contain Coronavirus

Italy has the world's second-oldest population after Japan, according to the World Bank, and elderly people appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill from the virus

IMF, World Bank switch to virtual spring meetings due to coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak is plunging the world economy into its worst downturn since the global financial crisis more than 10 years ago, OECD said

World Bank doles out $12 bn in emergency aid to combat coronavirus

'The goal is to provide fast, effective action that responds to country needs,' World Bank President David Malpass told reporters

Coronavirus outbreak: World Bank announces up to $12 bn in immediate funds

World Bank President David Malpass said there were still 'many unknowns' about the fast-spreading virus, and 'much more' aid might be required

Tamil Nadu's new Rs 2,857 cr health programme aims to meet global norms

Scheme aims to improve quality of care, strengthen management of non-communicable diseases and injuries, and reduce inequities in reproductive and child health services

Market Ahead, March 3: All you need to know before the Opening Bell

Today is the second day for SBI Card's IPO. Despite the volatility in the market, the Rs 10,350-crore initial public offering of SBI Cards and Payment Services was off to a good a start on Monday

Ready to address economic challenges of coronavirus: IMF, World Bank

The IMF said it had an array of facilities and instruments in its tool kit to help countries respond to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

Beyond green shoots: How to ensure speed and quality of economic recovery

Unless key issues are addressed, even if growth bounces back from the sub-5 per cent, it will stay lower than the already inadequate long-term average of 6.6%, writes T N Ninan

Not sure if ease of doing business improved with India's ranking: Damodaran

Damodaran said India has been pushing for single-window clearances for the last two decades and quipped, "there are no single windows, but only closed doors" here.