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Economy in Modi 2.0: A year best forgotten as things turn bad to worse

Even before the lockdown, the economy was on the downhill despite the Centre announcing huge corporation tax cuts

Data deficiency

Quality of numbers could affect economic policy response

'Polarised' and 'sell on rally' may define markets' character, say experts

With GDP growth seen shrinking, funds likely to chase stocks with high growth forecast

Labour Ministry to object to states' Ordinance plan on labour laws

UP, Gujarat govts are seeking to suspend major labour laws via this route; ministry firming up its response

MP govt sends proposal for changes in labour law to Centre for approval

In a first-of-its kind proposal, the state govt said in a press statement that it had proposed making the Factories Act, 1948, applicable to units hiring at least 50 workers, instead of 10 and 20

Life after lockdown: Ramping up isn't easy with curbs, labour shortages

The first of a three-part series looks at how manufacturing units are gearing up to the new normal

Record fall in March as IIP crashes to 16.7%, FY20 growth squeezed by 0.7%

Experts warn much worse is yet to come with April seeing 20 days of lockdown versus March's one-week

Industrial production declines 16.7% in March amid Covid-19 pandemic

According to National Statistical Office (NSO) data, manufacturing sector output fell by 20.6 per cent compared to a growth of 3.1 per cent in the same month a year ago

Govt working on financial package for all sectors amid Covid outbreak

Union Minister for MSME and Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said "a package is going to be declared".

How to make scale irrelevant

Is scale intrinsic to declining marginal cost? Can an inversion be achieved?

India Inc wants govt to shift focus to economy amid Covid-19 outbreak

CEOs warn of economic depression, say need to work within new normal

Major states still not allowing industries to reopen: FIEO to govt

Majority of industrial townships remain in red zones, restricting exports

House panel opposes lay-off payment for workers during natural calamities

The Standing Committee has suggested that the government allow bigger companies to retrench workers, without the need to seek official nod from the government

PM Modi, Sitharaman to meet today to finalise second stimulus package

Friday's meeting follows a wide range of deliberations held within the government and with eminent experts.

Centre seeks India Inc's view on economic revival amid Covid-19 outbreak

Key demands and suggestions include improving liquidity, cutting customs duties and goods and services tax (GST) rates, expediting all refunds and a halt on tax scrutiny

Coronavirus outbreak: A 21-day lockdown may have cost India Rs 8 trillion

The sectors that have been most impacted are transport, hospitality, and real estate

Industrial activities that may be allowed during the lockdown

Districts and states will not be in a position to sustain the expenditure on the stay of migrant labour so they could instead be used for construction activity

PM hints at lockdown extension till Apr 30; industrial activity may begin

The motto of the government earlier was "jaan hai to jahaan hai", but now it is "jaan bhi jahaan bhi", the PM said

Three weeks into coronavirus lockdown, NCR's export engine stands still

Across the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour amid coronavirus outbreak

State governments, particularly those like Delhi that witnessed an exodus of migrant workers after the lockdown was announced