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Japan slips into recession, slump set to worsen as pandemic wreaks havoc
The world’s third-largest economy shrank for second consecutive quarter in three months to March, intensifying challenge for policymakers
18 May 2020 8:42 AM
India's farmers gather record wheat crop, but cannot move it
The largest crop gathered globally during the pandemic, which is worth more than $26 billion
15 May 2020 10:13 AM
US weekly jobless benefits to stay elevated as coronavirus layoffs widen
The economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression of the 1930s,
14 May 2020 10:08 AM
Kotak Mahindra Bank announces 10% pay cut for staff earning above Rs 25 lakh
The move comes weeks after the top management voluntarily surrendered 15 per cent of their payments for 2020-21
07 May 2020 1:43 PM
Consumers won't benefit from lower crude oil prices as govt hikes taxes on fuel
Taxes and duties on petrol and diesel were increased by 10 rupees/litre and 13 rupees/litre, respectively
06 May 2020 10:27 AM
Varun Beverages March quarter profit rises 50% to Rs 60 crore
The company said though the demand in domestic and international markets is curtailed, it is expected to get normal in the near term
05 May 2020 3:59 PM
ITC faces union backlash over coronavirus work warnings
ITC has warned some workers of disciplinary action and pay cuts for missing work during the coronavirus crisis
05 May 2020 10:32 AM
Indian bank bad debt could double in coronavirus crisis
A fresh surge in bad debt could hit credit growth and delay India’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic
04 May 2020 10:35 AM
Oil prices lower on storage crisis as virus saps demand
Oil markets have been in turmoil for weeks as the virus strangles demand due to business closures and travel restrictions
04 May 2020 9:01 AM
FPIs in selloff mode, pull out Rs 15403 cr in April amid coronavirus crisis
In March, FPIs had withdrawn a record Rs 1.1 lakh crore on a net basis from the Indian capital markets
03 May 2020 12:58 PM
Coronavirus lockdown curbs buffalo meat exports hitting Ramazan supplies
Most meat processing plants in India have been shut as the South Asian nation fights to contain the pandemic
03 May 2020 10:02 AM
Nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihood due to covid19: ILO
The first month of the crisis is estimated to have resulted in a drop of 60 per cent in the income of informal workers globally
01 May 2020 1:04 PM
RBI unveils Rs 50,000 cr credit line for mutual funds
RBI also stressed it remains vigilant and will take whatever steps are necessary to mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19
27 Apr 2020 11:24 AM
Indian government brushes off proposal to impose coronavirus tax on super rich
Some 50 officers of Indian Revenue Service recommended raising highest tax rate to 40% for people with annual income above 10 million rupees
27 Apr 2020 8:26 AM
India’s crude crash as coronavirus chokes fuel demand
Indian state retailers sold 50% less refined fuel in the first two weeks of April
23 Apr 2020 11:46 AM
Coronavirus second wave may be even worse: US health chief
The White House emphasised on continuing with preventive measures to fight the coronavirus and increased testing
22 Apr 2020 2:19 PM
WHO becoming tool of 'Chinese propaganda': US
US President Donald Trump recently announced he would put a hold on America's funding to the World Health Organization
22 Apr 2020 11:08 AM
US crude plunges to 20-year low as coronavirus hits demand
Oil markets have plunged in recent weeks as lockdowns and travel restrictions to fight the coronavirus around the world batter demand
20 Apr 2020 9:40 AM
Allow home delivery by all retailers, says RAI
Retailers Association of India said allowing neighbourhood stores to do home delivery will help fulfil consumer needs
19 Apr 2020 5:23 PM
FPIs pull out Rs 12,650 cr in April amid covid19 crisis
Between April 1 to 17, FPIs pulled out a net sum of Rs 3,808 crore from equities
19 Apr 2020 12:44 PM
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