Narendra Modi attending the G20 video conference summit

G20 pledges $5 trillion stimulus to avert global recession

The G20 leaders promised to implement all necessary health measures needed to stop the virus from spreading. Read more »
Budget 2021 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Covid-19: Modi government announces Rs 1.7 lakh crore welfare package

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces several schemes to put money in the hands of the poor, most vulnerable. Read more »
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Coronavirus outbreak: FM Nirmala Sitharaman eases compliance burden to reduce pain

The Narendra Modi government announces easier compliance in areas such as income tax, GST, customs & excise, banking and trade. Read more »
Indian farmers hit by coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus outbreak: India’s agriculture sector will be the hardest hit

Modi government must step in to support farmers and farm workers hit by Covid-19. Read more »
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Surviving Coronavirus scare: A wish list for Indian economy, industry

Targeted schemes for households, corporates, MSMEs and financial sector can keep the Indian economy afloat, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
Rana Kapoor, former MD & CEO, Yes Bank

Too big to fail? Yes Bank bailout sends wrong signals to the banking system

The episode highlights a severe lapse in banking regulation that allowed Rana Kapoor to sell his entire stake in the bank that was facing a crisis. Read more »
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Yes Bank crisis: RBI should order forensic audit of bonds issued by all banks

The Yes Bank imbroglio has been partially resolved, but the story may have just begun, says S Krishnakumar. Read more »
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva.

Covid-19: IMF identifies three action areas to fight global recession

The agency identifies fiscal, monetary and regulatory steps to cushion Covid-19 economic impact. Read more »
CAPital expenditure, corporate debt

Industrial output rebounds, inflation eases

Index of industrial production expanded 2% in January; CPI inflation eases to 6.58% in February. Read more »
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das

$5 trillion economy: Need bold, innovative initiatives in MSMEs funding

Sectoral relaxation to MSMEs may not work, financial literacy about schemes will. Read more »