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In caring company: Firms make working from home stress free and fun

Some companies have engaged doctors and therapists to talk to employees over webinars and answer questions related to the virus.

Govt unlikely to grant any package for industry to pay workers' salaries

"The government lacks the fiscal space. It will not be feasible to give grants to the industry to take care of its wage bills," sources said.

Firms weigh measures, protocols to adapt to post-coronavirus world

Sanitisation, social distancing top of the agenda as shop floors get ready to open again

No cold turkey start: Experts want phased exit from coronavirus lockdown

Pronab Sen, former chief statistician, pointed out, "In the unaffected districts, we should open up the lockdown but not allow movement out of these areas.''

Contraction in Indian economy due to Covid-19 may be short-lived: UBS

"The potential slowdown of the economy will be determined by the duration of the lockdown, and the economic policy choices taken to ensure a safe recovery," said Tanvee Gupta Jain

Recovery for brands look difficult as anxious consumers maintain distance

India among the top 3 nervous nations in the world; consumers expect long-term spending to be hit, want brands to spread optimism and cheer: Kantar

How Indian companies are contributing to the war against coronavirus

Corporate India is donating crores of rupees, supplying medical equipment and opening hospitals. Here's a look at some of the Business Groups that have opened their purse strings

Firms looking at time, cost relief while invoking force majeure

Corporates are relying on a government notification in February that says firms can invoke the clause as coronavirus can be considered a major "natural calamity."

India Inc asks new recruits to 'stay home' amid coronavirus outbreak

Chief executives (CEOs) and head-hunters say that besides an across-the-board freeze on hiring, a salary cut for staff starting April is a possibility.

Downgraded Rs 7-trn debt as credit quality of Indian firms worsened: ICRA

The agency said policymakers will have to unleash more measures to avoid severe economic imbalances if the COVID-19 crisis prolongs

Exodus of workers, logistical hurdles hurting business, India Inc to govt

The issues formed key concerns raised by industry during a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held via video conference on Saturday

Wisdom for startups from grown-ups

Startups add value only if they build a sustainable business model. When will Indian startups understand this?

Corona confusion

Enforcement of lockdown should be sensible

Govt seeks tech-based proposals from Indian firms to curb Covid-19 pandemic

The proposals have to be submitted on or before March 27

Lack of reinsurance cover magnifies non-life insurers' Covid-19 worries

Indian companies have to take on a high commitment to shoulder the loss (stop loss) or else pay a high reinsurance premium

NPA norms may be eased, tax deferment likely in coronavirus healing touch

These are among the measures that could be discussed in the Covid-19 Economic Response Task Force

Earnings dip after coronavirus may test corporate India's resilience

Analysts see an immediate impact for companies in metals and mining, and oil and gas sectors

Stewardship code aims greater investor, India Inc engagement. Will it work?

Stewardship responsibilities include engaging investee companies on ma­tters ranging from corporate governance and financial performance to capital structure and strategy

Advertisers push inclusion cart on Women's Day but is it just tokenism?

Women's Day (March 8) saw brands across categories put their best gender-aware or 'woke' message forward. But in the clutter, the message is getting diluted.

Delhi riots underline why its important for businessmen to buy extra cover

A businessman, who owns a shop, factory, or godown can protect them by buying a standard fire and special perils policy. It provides cover against loss or damage due to riots, strikes