Why The MGNREGA Wage Rise Won't Offer Any Real Respite

Most States have notified a wage rate far above the ₹202/day announced by the Finance Minister last week

Coronavirus Sends Aviation Industry Crashing

Alongside enormous financial losses, the sector stares at retrenchment and consolidation, down the line

Keep Economy Going During Virus Battle

Stimulus packages are not enough. We need measures that ensure recovery of vulnerable communities that are losing jobs

Pandemic Pushing Oil Sector To The Brink

The slump in oil demand — thanks to lockdowns and travel advisories — will be a game-changer for the sector

Covid-19: India Addressed China Factor Well

China erred by not containing the coronavirus in Wuhan. But India focussed on unity to fight the pandemic, not in placing blame

Will Take A Few More Days For Supply Chains To Normalise, Say Top FMCG Companies

Shortage of trucks, availability of workers among challenges

Small And Medium NBFCs Unhappy With RBI Loan Moratorium Package

NBFCs unhappy with RBI loan moratorium package

Lockdown Fallout: MSMEs Seek Govt Help For Payment Of Salaries

They want special soft loans which can be paid back in instalments from September

Covid-Hit Industry Needs Policy Tonic

The rate cuts will not reverse demand contraction. Export incentives, tax breaks and health sector support are called for

End Monopoly Of APMCs By Nudging Food Majors To Procure Directly From Farmers

If mandi boards bypass the agent network and support trade, farmers stand to benefit immensely

‘Auto Components Industry Losing Up To ₹1,200 Cr/day Due To Production Disruption'

Retrenchment of contract workers likely if the lockdown continues, warns ACMA

An Attractive Defensive Play

Good deal pipeline and likely recovery in client spends by the year-end are positives for the IT major

Covid-19 To Cap Copper Prices

With global inventories overflowing, prices have crashed by 22 per cent in LME this year

What RBI's Relief Package Means For You

Borrowers gain from rate cut, but think twice before claiming the moratorium

A Value Pick

While there could be near-term challenges, the RBI’s recent measures and the bank’s strong financials offer comfort

Six Ways To Make ‘Work From Home' Click

Recognise it as a new experience, continue to reach out to peers, de-stress, self-evaluate. This will help in a smoother transition

Corona, Capital And Time

The Covid-19 pandemic has exceeded all the destructive potential of the deadliest arsenals that humanity has built

Covid-19 Puts India's Food Supply Chain To A Stress-Test

The Covid-19 pandemic is taking a hard toll on the global economy.

Covid: Indian Device-Makers 'Response More Potent Than Drug Firms'

The former set has been at forefront of the fight unlike the latter lot, which has been subdued

Global Economy 2.0

Businesses and governments across the world will have to face up to a new normal when they emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic

How To Be Safe... And Secure

Covid-19 has laid bare the country’s acute vulnerabilities in its health sector

Covid-19 Will Be Tamed Eventually...

...but before that it could irreversibly change the world in some aspects

Hygiene Products Top Shopping List

Hand-sanitisers, masks, soaps recorded over 100% growth in sales, Nielsen study

India Inc Seeks Clarity On Essential Goods

Says States, local authorities interpreting Central directive in different ways

‘Extremely Difficult To Predict The Covid-19 Impact'

But India also has other bigger issues to address, says Skoda-VW India chief

A Lockdown Only Adds To Virus Concerns

Forced shutdowns will disrupt the supply chain and make the functioning of essential services, like healthcare, more difficult

Stranded Across States, Truckers Urge Governments To Help Reach Destinations

Thousands of drivers, assistants stuck on roads without food and water, says industry body; seeks broader aid package

A Viral Test For Leaders

Even before the Covid-19 effect showed on their balance sheets, many leaders acted.

As Mandis Get Shut, Here Are Five Ways The Government Can Help Farmers Cope

Encouraging farmers to hedge through futures and increased use of WDRA warehouses are among key options

With People Flocking To Atms, It's Business As Usual For Cash Logistics Firms

The demand for cash has been quite strong with many withdrawing extra money in the wake of the national lockdown.