Page 28 - Economic Recovery

Covid-19 impact: Companies bolster risk handling after a year of bouncers

Companies are focusing more on preparing for unexpected surprises after the shifts in 2020

Covid will hamper progress towards sustainable development goals: Vardhan

The impact of the crisis will reverse hard-won development gains, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said

Indian economy may contract 25% in current fiscal: Economist Arun Kumar

The Indian economy is not recovering as fast as the government claims and the country's economy may contract 25 per cent in the current financial year, noted economist Arun Kumar said on Sunday

Info Edge stock rides high on hopes of economic revival, Zomato IPO

Shares have rallied 42% since November to a record high of Rs 5,876.05 on Jan 6, before taking a breather

China's fight against new wave of Covid infections clouds economic recovery

New cases in China are at 10-month highs

India took 'decisive' steps to deal with coronavirus pandemic: IMF chief

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva asked the country to do more this year to support an accelerated transformation of the economy

Indian economy weak, credit growth bottoming out: BofA Securities

BofA Securities on Friday said the Indian economy continues to be weak, pointing to activity indicators tracked by it

US Federal Reserve sees possible economic boom if vaccine gets on track

One US Federal official says there is now a "clearer focus" about the economy's path forward and a horizon for a fuller recovery. Another says the pandemic's "endgame" is here

A Budget after contraction

Past Budgets presented after a GDP decline had no exciting proposals

Settle litigation for revenues, avoid new taxes in Budget: SBI report

SBI economists on Tuesday pitched for avoiding new taxes and urged the government to mount "honest attempts" to settle past litigations to raise resources instead

Towards real recovery

Policymakers must focus on medium-term growth risks

FY21 fiscal deficit seen at 7.4% of GDP: State Bank of India report

This comes amid enhanced government expenditure amid the pandemic, said the SBI report

Budget 2021 to set course for economic pick up after coronavirus impact

Indian economy is now expected to see a faster turnaround given the impending rollout of vaccine and less disruptions to business as the economy opens up but a lot will depend on the Budget for 2021

Best of BS Opinion: Recovery story treads on thin ice, Covid vaccine & more

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

Kerala waives entertainment tax for movie theatres to revive sector

50 per cent reduction in the fixed charges on electricity during the lockdown period since March last year was also announced

Peering into 2021

Macroeconomics in 2021 will turn on consumer demand and firm resolution

Statsguru: Recovery uneven, but upturns expected in banking, construction

Construction may grow at 4.4 per cent in H2 - significantly better compared to other major sectors. If this really happens, it could help reverse the job losses in the informal sector to some extent

Indian economy heading towards V-shaped recovery in 2021: Assocham

India's economy is showing decisive signs of a 'V-shaped' recovery in 2021 with the return of consumer confidence and robust financial markets, Assocham said

Indian exports show signs of revival, up 16.2% to $6.2 bn in Jan first week

Exports grew 16.22 per cent year-on-year to $6.21 billion in the first week of January, mainly driven by healthy growth in pharmaceuticals, and engineering sectors, reflecting signs of revival

Remote working to boost hybrid workforce, gig economy in 2021: Study

The success of work-from-home in 2020 will boost the gig economy and hybrid workforce this year, according to a study