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Covid Presents An Opportunity For India

India must attract investors exiting China post-Covid. Streamlining of project clearances and relaxation in FRBM norms will help

Did Alternative Assets Shield You From Covid-19 Volatility?

The assets closely linked to stock and debt markets could not stave off the losses

How To Put Aircraft To Bed

Preserving grounded planes, to get them up and flying at short notice, is a challenging task. Ashwini Phadnis captures the process

There Can Be No Going Back On WFH

Covid-19 has fast-forwarded the shift to ‘work from home’. However, some face-to-face connect will always be needed

UN, WHO Urged To Ensure ‘Benefit Sharing' Of Covid-Related Data

Biopharma firms should reach vaccines, medicines to poor nations at an affordable price, say civil society bodies

With No Clear Signal From Rlys, States Explore Ways To Bring Back Migrants

Quarantine centres, cross-country buses being arranged even as migrants hop on to boats, trucks and ambulances

Centre Allows All Neighbourhood Shops To Open But With Riders

Final call will be taken by local authorities; shopping complexes that draw fewer ‘outsiders’ are permitted to operate

Covid Impact Relatively Muted In India

Compared to Italy and the US, India’s rate of infection spread has been slow. This can be attributed to the strict measures in place

How Global Trade Will Fare Post-Covid

China isn’t likely to lose its pre-eminent position soon. India, for one, will need to make manufacturing globally competitive

How To Curb Harassment In The Virtual Office

Training and sensitisation are essential. Institute a strict dress code and chat etiquette to ensure professionalism during video calls

What's In Store For Gilt Funds?

With volatility in 10-year G-Sec yields likely to persist, these are not for the faint-hearted

Making Covid-19 Less Taxing

Taking into account the disruption to daily life caused by the pandemic, the Centre has announced a series of relaxations for taxpayers, investors

Even As 85-Lakh Fresh Graduates Stare At A Bleak Future Amid The Pandemic...

Nearly 85 lakh under-graduate and post-graduate students who are to pass out from various universities this year would be staring at a bleak future as corporates halt hiring, especially the recruitment of greenhorns.

Good For Long Term

But given the risks in the broader market and uncertainty in crude contract, fresh exposure can be avoided now

How To Revive India's Solar Sector Post Covid

The renewable energy industry needs a plan to mitigate the effects of reduced imports from China and increasing cash outflows

Double-Whammy: It Firms Staring At Lower Discretionary Spend, Pricing Pang

BFSI and healthcare verticals, however, may offer succour, says Crisil Ratings

Labour Panel Clears Industrial Code With Riders

Submits report urging Centre to create a condusive industrial atmosphere

Large Units Better Prepared Than MSMEs To Restart

Even as Tamil Nadu government contemplates partial lifting of lockdown, big industrial units are ready with a new set of operating procedures but MSMEs see many bottlenecks in restarting the operations.

The Automobile Sector Can Overcome This Crisis

EVs will continue to grow and supply chain resilience will gain ground post Covid-19

‘Pandemic Has Driven Home The Importance Of Self-Sufficiency'

In his interaction with village panchayats, Modi encourages use of Aarogya Setu app

A Month Into Lockdown, Cases Rising Linearly, Not Exponentially

12 districts nationwide have not reported any new cases in last 28 days, but govt says it is prepared for the worst

Car-Brand Logos Now Adorn Face Masks And Ventilators

Automobile companies are using their manufacturing expertise to make medical equipment; 3D-printing and car parts come in handy

Coming Soon: ‘Contactless Dining' For A Post-Covid World

From pre-ordering of food to live-streaming of the cooking, Dineout’s tech covers them all

Covid-19: It Is A Long Haul For India Inc

Corporate recovery hinges on how well the virus is handled, a strong economic stimulus and willingness of banks to lend

Singapore, NZ Have Acted In Poor Taste

Their proposal at the WTO to get their exports labelled as ‘essential’ in the context of the pandemic smacks of profit-seeking

Insurance Cover Helps States Rope In Private Hospitals

Some are finalising the list; details of package rates being worked out

Mass Monitoring Can't Become The Norm

Contact tracing may be needed during the Covid crisis; but, steps must be taken to stop it from morphing into mass surveillance

No Place In A City That Migrants Can Call ‘Home'

Housing for workers was overlooked in the post-liberalisation era. Absence of a home has compounded their alienation

Shipping Ministry Unveils Relief Package For Cargo-terminal Operators At Major Ports

Firms allowed to defer three months’ payment of revenue share, royalty, equipment-hire charges.

Attacking Healthcare Professionals To Be A Cognisable And Non-Bailable Offence

Ordinance coming to make offenders pay compensation for injury, too