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Commercial vehicle makers expect recovery in sales from second half of FY21

While economic slowdown, drying up of infrastructure projects and revised axle norms hit the sector badly in FY20, the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has worsened the situation

Intuition, not prediction

The Covid crisis makes "data driven" projections inaccurate, as the past provides zero guidance for the future.

India coronavirus dispatch: The human body's immune response to the virus

From India's first non-agri-driven recession, to Parliament missing in action, and why study suggests blood cancer patients usually survive Covid-19 - read these and more in today's India dispatch

FMCG sector's revenue to de-grow 2-3% in FY21, says CRISIL Ratings

The assessment is based on an analysis of 57 CRISIL-rated FMCG companies that account for approximately 50% of the sector's revenues

Vedanta going private is a sign of base metal cycle bottoming, say experts

After hitting multi-year lows, metal prices have seen some gains. Though lower input costs are supportive, demand is the crucial missing piece

Save, shrink, survive: Indian aviation in the time of coronavirus

Business for Indian airlines stopped when the domestic and international services were first suspended in March to contain the spread of coronavirus. How will the airlines change after this crisis?

After Fitch and CRISIL, S&P projects Indian economy to contract 5% in FY21

New cases have been averaging more than 6,000 a day over the past week as authorities begin easing stringent lockdown restrictions gradually to prevent economic costs from blowing out further

Market Ahead, May 27: All you need to know before the opening bell

Today, a total of 21 companies, including Dabur India, Sun Pharma, and United Spirits are scheduled to announce their results.

FY21 GDP to contract 5%; pre-virus level unlikely in next 3 fiscals: Crisil

Extension in lockdown, higher economic costs and an economic package that lacked muscle are the three key reasons why Crisil has downgraded the GDP forecast now

Aatmanirbhar Bharat offers MSMEs short-term respite: Crisil SME Tracker

3.5 trn Atmanirbhar Bharat package for SMEs can increase credit to MSMEs by 18-19% which can address the short-term liquidity crunch. Here's a closer look at the measures announced, and their impact

Extension of moratorium may lead to credit indiscipline, say bankers

A senior State Bank of India executive said the moratorium is apt for small and medium enterprises whose cash flows have been impacted severely

Fund pick: Canara Robeco Equity Diversified Fund is a consistent performer

Large-cap focus, diversification pay off

India's FMCG market contracts 34% in April amid Covid-19 outbreak

Traditional trade sees bigger drop, says Nielsen

AIFs may gain at the expense of MFs with market poised for shift in favour

Unlike MFs, Category-I and II AIFs have a closed-ended structure and are not exposed to the risk of sudden redemptions

Covid-19 fallout: Airbus, Boeing results show turbulent times for aviation

Given the nationwide lockdown and weak travel sentiment, global aviation consultancy CAPA revised downwards estimates for India's air traffic for the for FY21 from 80 to 90 million to 55-70 million

Indian firms getting downgraded like never before; credit markets at risk

Ratings have been cut for 847 companies

NHAI asset sale plan to be delayed due to Covid-19 outbreak: CRISIL

Response from investors is expected to be lukewarm

Toll collection likely to decline 17% if lockdown extended, says CRISIL

Toll collection has restarted since, but there is unlikely to be a V-shaped revival in traffic after the lockdown ends - probably - on May 17. There will only be a gradual return to normalcy

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.

Market Ahead, April 28: All You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell

According to a Business Standard report, the Centre is considering a proposal to guarantee Rs 3 trillion of loans to small businesses as part of a plan to restart economy