Top Stories
…When four or more people are virtually locked up in one room for days and not allowed to go out, the social density of that place actually increases, Prof. Amitabh Kundu, an economist, says.WWWW…- …The phrase supply chain resilience is set to become the biggest question in business in a post-Covid-19 world. But, what does it mean, and can India benefit from a ‘democracy premium’? WWWW…
- …The cessation of economic activity has inevitably impacted the poorest in poor countries. The countries in which the majority live are constrained in how much they can shelter their most vulnerable. WWWW…
- …Auto component makers in tier 2 and tier 3 areas are in dire straits on the cash-flow front with many on the brink of closure, says the industry body.WWWW…
- …RBL Bank is allocating capital to build a new line of secured housing business, and aims to carry out steps to reduce costs to protect its balance sheet in light of the changing economic environment.WWWW…
- …The slide continued through the week, though at a slower pace and also with some recovery. The Sensex ended Friday’s trade 2.39% lower from the previous day’s close. The Nifty 50 closed 2.06% lower.WWWW…
- …While the adoption of such services has shot up, the real task is to keep the momentum going after the impact of Covid-19 wears off.WWWW…
- …Once the poster child of India’s growing economic clout, Indian telecom is in the doldrums. A rapid technological shift, competition, and legal wrangles have roiled the sector. What happens now?WWWW…
- …The World Bank Group said it will deploy about $160 billion in emergency funding over 15 months to help countries fight the pandemic and bolster economic recovery.WWWW…
- …The Pune-based company is pioneering the production of test kits to screen for Covid-19. With fresh funding, it hopes to rapidly ramp up capacity.WWWW…
- …Leaders cannot be inaccessible during a crisis.WWWW…
- …The ride hailing app said it won’t be charging a commission for its services, which will be available in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Noida.WWWW…
- …Why online education could be a major area of growth in India in a post-Covid-19 world. WWWW…
- …With the Covid-19 outbreak expected to rewrite the rules of fundraising, investors tell companies to check expenses.WWWW…