Page 9 - Latest Updates on PM Narendra Modi

Reform for the next generation

The dire outlook for an economy that was languishing before the pandemic suggests that India can no longer rely on business-as-normal paradigms

In search of the Covid war room

Do we indeed have a war room or are we following the US lead here?

Indian stocks fall out of bull territory ahead of earnings season

The Sensex declined 1 per cent to end at 30,379.81 after rising as much as 2.9%, while the Nifty dropped 0.8% to close at 8,925, after rising to 9,261

Selective opening not enough

Govt's silence on economic package is surprising

Ravi Shastri calls fight against coronavirus 'mother of all World Cups'

Shastri also praised PM Narendra Modi and said he is leading from the front.

Best of BS Opinion: Coronavirus complexity, structural reforms, and more

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

Calibrating exit and stimulus is our best bet

There is a view that an extension is not warranted. It suffices to lock down areas with incidence of coronavirus

Covid in India and the world

The growth in cases in India is high compared with other nations

Letter to BS: PM address a let down for those expecting concrete steps

His exhortation to people to strictly abide by the lockdown rules and the rhetoric, laced with positivity, is nothing new

Best of BS Opinion: Unify the labour market, coronavirus outbreak, and more

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

Prolonged coronavirus lockdown could make India's summer water crisis worse

For municipal and panchayat administrators in India, April is the month when bad news begins to pour in

Mr Modi's mojo

Coronavirus has occasioned us to see how copious Mr Modi's mojo bag is

Economy needs more govt support

Lockdown was a brave decision. Now, policy-making requires a similar display of boldness

Focus on gradual resumption

Govt should consider the suggestions made by DPIIT

The Chakravyuh challenge

Exiting from the lockdown will be as tricky and challenging as imposing it

Covid-19: Ease fiscal policy, let states borrow from RBI, says Kerala FM

On Tuesday, Kerala had to offer an interest rate of 8.96 per cent for Rs 6,000 crore market borrowing for state development loan for a 15-year period

Modi asks states to alter mandi rules for direct delivery to reduce crowd

Agriculture is a state subject and the Central government has limited powers to ensure implementation of the guidelines

India all set to ship HCQ sought by Trump as key drug against coronavirus

This week India allowed some exports of the drug and Trump has thanked New Delhi for the decision

Covid-19 lockdown to be extended, Centre to issue guidelines: Yediyurappa

Modi held a video conference with all state chief ministers to discuss the situation arising due to the Covid-19 pandemic and to take their feedback on whether the 21-day shutdown should be extended

PM spoke about lockdown extension till April 30, Bengal in favour: Mamata

Banerjee said West Bengal, too, is in favour of continuing the restrictions till the end of April