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Market Ahead, May 4: Top factors that could guide markets this week

This week, a total of 17 companies are scheduled to announce their quarterly earnings which includes HCL Technologies, Kansai Nerloac Paints, and YES Bank among others

Top biz headlines: India Inc plays safe, IT clients fear data leak and more

Here are the top 10 business headlines this morning

Finance Ministry sees FY21 economic growth at 2-3% amid Covid-19 outbreak

The internal projections of 2-3% are based on the Finance Ministry's current assessment of the economic impact of the nationwide lockdown, which is in its sixth week

Tarun Bajaj takes over as Economic Affairs Secretary; replaces Chakraborty

Prior to taking over this post, he was the Additional Secretary in Prime Minister's Office.

FinMin modifies circular on one-day's salary contribution to PM-CARES Fund

A circular issued on April 17 had urged all the officers and staff of the finance ministry to contribute one-day's salary every month to the fund till March 2021, beginning from May 2020

New Secy appointment shows PMO's increasing footprint in Finance Ministry

Tarun Bajaj, who takes over as Economic Affairs Secretary this week, is the latest in a string of bureaucrats who have worked closely with Narendra Modi in the past

Hong Kong may come under new FDI rules; custodians to seek clarity

A few days back, the Finance Ministry had notified changes in FDI rules that made prior approval of the government mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share a land border with India

Govt's second stimulus likely this week, may keep industry waiting

Small businesses, farmers, women, poor, migrant workers to benefit from latest measures for political messaging.

CBDT chargesheets 3 senior IRS officers for 'misguiding' young taxmen

These officers also have been divested of their current duties on charges of violating Rules 9 and 3(1)(xx) of the Central Civil Service Conduct Rules

Market Ahead, April 27: Top factors that could guide markets this week

According to a Business Standard report, the government will give out new official economic growth and budgetary projections in July or later

Top biz headlines: Franklin Templeton fiasco, lockdown impact and more

Here are the top 10 headlines on Monday

Covid-19 relief: CBDT starts inquiry on IRS officers for unsolicited report

In a statement, the CBDT, which is the apex policy making body for direct tax policies, said it has never asked IRS Association or these officers to prepare such a report

Finance Ministry, Sebi question mutual funds on Franklin Templeton fiasco

Govt gives RBI go-ahead to ensure liquidity; distributors seek special window for small investors

Finance Ministry likely to present new GDP, budgetary targets by July

FinMin has internal estimates for economic growth, but these are subject to revisions

ANMI seeks Sebi, FinMin intervention as Franklin closes 6 MF schemes

FTMF stunned all by deciding to shutter operations of six schemes with assets under management of more than Rs 25,000 crore

PM highlights govt measures taken for vulnerable sections during lockdown

The ministry said more than 33 crore poor people received financial assistance of Rs 31,235 cr till April 22 under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP)

Labour ministry takes up concerns on mandatory health covers with FinMin

CII seeks clarification on coverage amount, wants medical insurance made compulsory only for those not covered under corporate group policy or ESIC

FinMin sanctions Rs 46,038 cr states' share in central taxes for April

The Budget had projected the share of the states in taxes at Rs 7.84 lakh crore for 2020-21.

India's new FDI policy is discriminatory and against free trade: China

India's move was attributed to the rising possibility of "opportunistic takeovers" of its companies by those in neighbouring nations, as the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on the economy

Covid-19 impact: Travel, hospitality stare at revenue loss of Rs 5 trillion

With 40 million jobs at risk, the industry has sought a bailout package