Page 6 - Latest Updates on PM Narendra Modi

Stimulus 2.0 won't change outlook for business

The second package focuses mostly on support to businesses, especially MSMEs

A community behind the curve

With resources more scarce than ever, it is vital the government implemented the Sachar Committee's recommendations in earnest

Letter to BS: Modi needs a trouble shooter to push forward reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reforms today would be better served by the gift of insight and pervasive intermediation of the likes of an Arun Jaitley

Best of BS Opinion: The lockdown hammer, restarting the economy, and more

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

Fiscal stimulus package fails to provide succour to the poorest: Opposition

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said the need of the hour was to put money into the pockets of the people, particularly the poorest 130 million people

Without more stimulus, India's GDP may contract 9% in FY21: Pronab Sen

Sen said that on the face of it, the package looked good, with roughly the kind of damage that has happened to the economy

Indices jump reined in by global risk aversion amid Covid-19 fears

The Sensex gained 638 points or 2.03% to close at 32,009, while the Nifty rose 187 points or 2.03% to close at 9,384

Licence to exploit

Ignoring the rights of a section of Indians - mostly in the unorganised sector - that conspicuously lack any agency is easy to do

Restarting the economy

The first tranche of the stimulus package focuses on liquidity

India's window of opportunity for attracting companies is closing

The window of opportunity for attracting companies looking to divert investments from the Asian manufacturing giant is closing

Going vocal about local

The Aarogya Setu app is undoubtedly the biggest local produce during the corona crisis, but it may not be celebration time yet

Best of BS Opinion: Rs 20-trn stimulus, govt's borrowing plan, and more

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

Rs 20-trn package need of the hour, will unleash economic growth: India Inc

Industry bodies said the Make In India flagship will emerge as a key catalyst for attracting new investment, driven by much needed bold reforms in the areas of land, labour and liquidity

Buy local to 5 steps to self-reliance: Highlights from PM Modi's speech

Coronavirus crisis is an opportunity for India to own the century, says Narendra Modi.

Waiting for Godot

Experts say that the curve is not yet flattening and the peak may occur as late as mid-August

Don't resume air, train services to Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM tells Modi

Palaniswami urges centre give his state a credit and refinancing package for micro, small and medium enterprises

How governors conduct themselves in the office during the BJP regime

Lately, Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Jagdeep Dhankar, the governors of Maharashtra and West Bengal, virtually emerged as the main challengers to the non-BJP governments for different reasons

Plight of irregular migrant workers: Who cares?

No permanent redress can be expected until even casual workers are able to unite and bargain collectively for their rights

PM Modi, Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir pay homage to Handwara martyrs

Saluting the personnel, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said operations in Handwara highlighted determination of security forces to safeguard the lives of the people

Maharashtra crisis: Was the deal between Shiv Sena and BJP mere optics?

Under Article 171 of the Constitution, the governor can nominate members having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement, and social service