E-PaperIndia Lockdown News
Govt mulling raising ad rates for print media, move to help struggling industry
Rates for government ads in both print and electronic media are decided by the advertising and visual communication divisionThe newspaper media has been struggling for a long time as newsprint and logistics costs have risen
1 min read19 Apr 2020Covid-19: Govt readies interim stimulus for key sectors
The Centre may announce measures for 'survival' of sectors including MSMEs, aviation this weekOn Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the lockdown till May 3
1 min read14 Apr 2020Covid-19: Centre has failed to use the 21-day lockdown effectively, says Yechury
He said an extension of the lockdown in its current form will only add to the “economic misery” and food shortage The Centre should look at the way Kerala, which is led by the CPM, has been tackling the spread of the disease, he said
1 min read10 Apr 2020As EMIs get quarantined by covid-19, Bajaj Finance hopes for sunshine
Bajaj Finance has lost 350,000 customers and its AUM has eroded by ₹4,750 crore (3.2%) during the lockdownThe stock has lost over 50% of its value in the last two months as the virus outbreak was expected to derail the EMI-induced spending
2 min read7 Apr 2020Those long 9 minutes--when India’s power grid operators held their breath
The estimated electricity load reduction went off the charts and was at 32 giga watts (GW)The unprecedented ramp down and build up of electricity load had to be done successfully, within a small window of nine minutes
5 min read6 Apr 2020Covid-19: Uber to offer cabs for essential services
Uber wants to offer mobility options for people in essential services, such as those working in banks and BPOsUber has also tied up with Big Basket to offer last mile delivery service of essentials to customers
1 min read5 Apr 2020‘Operating 90% stores despite supply side, labour challenges’
More Retail, backed by Amazon, operates more than 640 retail stores across the country
2 min read2 Apr 2020RBI should classify NBFCs as an essential service: Umesh Revankar
RBI should treat non-banks at par with banks by including them as an essential service, says Shriram Transport Finance CEO Umesh Revankar
3 min read1 Apr 2020Viral lockdown video apps Zoom, Houseparty under scrutiny for privacy violations
Zoom is a video conferencing app, usually used for official meetings, etc.Houseparty is a service that allows users to chat with their friend groups via live video
2 min read1 Apr 2020What Google tells us about lockdown impact in India’s biggest cities
Google data shows a pullback even in establishments categorised as 'essential services', ranging from moderate in food stores to severe in banks and petrol pumps
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared