Companies find logistics a hurdle for deliveries

• Interestingly, the Covid-driven upheaval in logistics, is also throwing together unlikely partners
• Even after the workers return, the fear of infections due to the Covid-19 outbreak would likely involve a mammoth effort at rebuilding confidence by educating them about hygiene practices

Aditya Birla Group donates ₹400 crore to PM-CARES Fund for covid-19 relief

• The group to also spend ₹100 crore towards CSR initiative and for supply of N95 masks, personal protective equipments and ventilators
• Aditya Birla Group has already started production of one million triple layer surgical masks

OYO reaches out to embassies to accommodate stranded foreigners in India

• OYO aims to support the Ministry of Tourism in efforts to secure shelter for all travellers in need across the country, the company said
• OYO said it has also taken steps to provide support to frontline medical staff, aircrew, corporates, tourists, paying guests, among others who need accommodation

Vedanta doubles contribution to ₹201 crore to fight coronavirus

• Vedanta is providing about 10 lakh meals to daily wagers across the country
• The company has collaborated with district hospitals to provide them with disinfectant sprays, medical equipment, and medicines

Taj opens its doors for doctors on Covid-19 duty

• Maharashtra alone has identified 30 government hospitals that will be dedicated to covid-19 treatment
• So far the Tata group, comprising of Tata Trusts and Tata Sons, has donated ₹1,500 crore

Bajaj Auto launches BS6 version of Avenger Cruise 220: Details here

• The bike has been launched at a higher premium compared to the outgoing BS4 model
• The engine puts out 17.55 Nm of peak torque at 7000 rpm and churns out 19.03 PS of power

JK Organisation pledges ₹10 cr to combat coronavirus pandemic

• While a large part of the fund will go to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund in fighting COVID-19, the rest will be utilised in meeting the immediate needs of communities and migrant labour
• More than 20,000 masks and sanitizers in the villages have also been distributed in its fight against coronavirus

IndusInd Bank clarifies on fund-raising reports

• IndusInd Bank also reiterated that its promoters have applied to the RBI for increase in their permissible holdings to 26%, from the current level of about 15%

Laptop sales surge in India as employees work from home during lockdown

• Chromebooks and business laptops started disappearing from the shelves even before the 21-day lockdown was announced from March 24 midnight
• HP Inc has also seen a huge demand and its work-from-home products have been sold out in the country

Uber to start shipping car disinfectants to drivers

• Uber will begin shipping disinfecting car spray to selected drivers in areas most affected by the coronavirus outbreak
• The company had promised to supply drivers with sanitizers in early March

GoAir extends flight ticket credit scheme by one year

• The ticket credit scheme allows passengers who don't show up for a flight to use the fare amount on any booking within a year
• India is under a nation-wide lockdown to combat coronavirus and all domestic and international commercial passenger flights stand suspended

Google donates $6.5 million to fight misinformation around covid-19

• WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger have chatbots in collaboration with hospitals, WHO to answer covid-19 queries
• Google will help train 1,000 journalists across India and Nigeria to identify health-related misinformation

Bigbasket ready to deliver groceries but facing shortage of delivery boys

• Bigbasket is now hiring delivery and warehousing staff
• Bigbasket said it has seen an unprecedented surge in demand during the lockdown

Hygiene, safety key as Nestle campaign promises to bring Maggi back in market

• The company is in talks with local authorities to resume operations in factories and distribution centres
• The campaign will be promoted across brand's YouTube and Facebook platforms.

Bajaj Auto total sales down 38% in March

• Bajaj Auto's total domestic sales fell 55% to 1,16,541 units last month as compared to 2,59,185 units in March 2019
• For 2019-20, the two-wheeler maker reported 8% dip in sales

Bengaluru startup Bione launches rapid covid-19 home screening test kit

• Bione said it is equipped to supply 20,000 kits a week and intends to build its manufacturing facilities in the next few months
• Bione said its covid-19 screening test kit is an IgG and IgM-based tool that delivers results in 5-10 minutes

Getting supply chain back on track Godrej’s top priority: Vivek Gambhir

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd chief executive Vivek Gambhir says covid-19 may change consumer behaviour

Startups pool in ₹100 crore to boost firms targeting the virus

• The programme’s goal is to provide guidance and resources to create a large-scale impact
• The Action Covid-19 Team will be backed by partner NGOs and leading industry veterans

Covid-19 impact: British Airways temporarily lays off 28,000 staff

• British Airways is falling into line with carriers around the world in furloughing workers as the virus effectively wipes out global travel demand
• European carriers will be worst hit by the crisis, and have enough cash to survive only two months on average, according to IATA

Uber partners with Bigbasket to deliver essentials to customers

• Uber India has launched a last mile delivery service and partnered with online grocery firm Bigbasket
• This will enable Bigbasket to serve its customers across four cities