'Bit of an upside in terms of demand': Shell Energy India's Ashwani Dudeja

How has the Covid induced lockdown impacted the energy sector in India and what are the challenges ahead in the new normal? This was the point of discussion in the latest episode of Mint's Pivot or Perish. Ashwani Dudeja, Country Head of Shell Energy India, said that the impact of the lockdown brought many challenges but added that there is some recovery that is visible. Watch the full video for all the details.

Pivot or Perish: A playbook for growth in the new normal for the energy sector

India’s energy sector has held firm in the face of the Covid pandemic, despite disruptions in multiple ways. The country’s robust and time tested supply chains have ensured that there were no supply side shocks in the domestic energy markets even as the entire nation’s population moved indoors. But with demand dipping, the recovery of the sector will depend a lot on increasing operational efficiencies. India’s foremost energy experts discuss the issue in Mint’s Pivot or Perish panel discussion on the Energy sector.

Watch China's reaction to India's ban on 59 Chinese apps including TikTok

China reacted to India decision to ban 59 Chinese mobile applications. The Narendra Modi government banned the apps due to national security considerations. Beijing said that it was strongly concerned over the move.

Money With Monika: How can India's GDP get back on track? | Corona Conversations

The Covid-19 pandemic has dealt a severe blow to the Indian economy which was already grappling with a deepening slowdown. Now, India's Gross Domestic Product is estimated to contract by around 5% in the current financial year. The economy will have to grow by 11% in order to get back to the FY20 level. While India has done better than many developed countries in the services sector, our manufacturing potential is yet to be adequately utilised. This is one avenue which can help India not just recover from the Covid-induced economic crisis, but also grow stronger in the long run. But how can the country achieve this? Watch Monika Halan explain the various changes that can help India become the world's manufacturing hub. Monika Halan is consulting editor, Mint, and author of the book 'Let's Talk Money'.

TV shoots resume, ‘Bulbbul’ shines on Netflix | Business of Entertainment

The government’s permit to resume TV shoots across states earlier this month has meant some breather for television producers and broadcasters. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment.

Arrest warrant against Donald Trump by Iran over killing of top general

Iran has issued an arrest warrant against Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, signifying a new low in the two nations' already-strained relationship. Tehran has accused Trump and over 30 others of 'murder' and 'terrorism' over the killing of its top military officer, General Qassem Soleimani.

Banks slow in transmitting rate cuts to customers? SBI MD explains mechanism

Are banks slow in transmitting lower interest rates to customers? This was the question posed to Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Managing Director of State Bank of India at a webinar of Mint's Pivot Or Perish series. The latest edition focused on India's micro, small and medium enterprises sector which is struggling amid the Covid-19 crisis. Watch the full video for more.

'3 big challenges' for auto parts sector amid Covid: ACMA president explains

Cash, labour, and raw material - these were highlighted as the main challenges facing the automotive components sector in India, by Deepak Jain, President, Automotive Component Manufacturers Association. Jain was speaking at a webinar of Mint's Pivot Or Perish series. Watch the full video for more

New industries created during disruption': Salesforce's Kamal Kanth on Covid

Kamal Kanth, regional vice president of Salesforce India, commented on how micro, small and medium enterprises should respond to the Covid-19 crisis. Speaking at a webinar of the Mint Pivot Or Perish series, he said that disruptions lead to creation of new industries

Naushad Forbes on problems in govt's MSME loan guarantee scheme

Naushad Forbes, co-chairman of Forbes Marshall, participated in the latest edition of Mint's Pivot or Perish webinar which focussed on the MSME sector in the country. He lauded the government's package announced for the aid of the sector but said that MSMEs were already under stress by the time the announcement was made. While calling the MSME loan guarantee scheme a sensible move, Naushad Forbes added that the speed of disbursements and the rate of interest remained problem areas. Watch the full video for all details.

Pivot or Perish: A playbook for growth in the new normal for MSMEs

• The MSME sector faces one of the toughest challenges in recent history with the pandemic threatening the very existence of small business as uncertainty in supply and demand weigh heavily. While the pandemic is a perfect storm in many ways, it is also a rare chance to those who can convert the crisis into an opportunity. Join India’s foremost MSME experts in Mint’s next Pivot or Perish discussion on the way ahead for the sector.

Buybacks, QIPs, Delistings: Understanding fundraising flavour of India Inc

In the fourth dispatch of the series 'Future of Dealmaking', in partnership with Khaitan & Co., we go deep into the drivers for consolidation for India Inc. We also try to understand the various fund raising scenarios explored by the promoters in the current environment and what role regulators are playing to ease issuances in such unprecedented times. Watch the interview for more.

Money With Monika: How to write a will | The Corona Conversations

From covid-19 pandemic to meteor shower, 2020 has been a year of unprecedented events. In this special series of Money with Monika, personal finance expert Monika Halan explains the process of writing a will and how it can be transformative for you and your family. Watch the full episode for Monika Halan's advice

Single screens shut down, OTT content disappoints | Business of Entertainment

More than 50% of India’s 6, 000 plus single screens will find it difficult to restart business in the post pandemic world as the uncertainty around film exhibition remains. In the latest episode of its show, 'Business of Entertainment', Mint's Lata Jha goes through the financial performance of what’s buzzing in the world of entertainment

Decoding the 'new normal' for corporate M&A

In the third dispatch of Livemint's series on 'Future of Dealmaking' in partnership with Khaitan & Co., we unravel the new realities for corporate mergers & acquisitions.

Asset management industry needs to disrupt keeping client at the center

In the first dispatch of a series of discussions titled "Future of millionaire money management" in partnership with True Beacon, the co-founder Nikhil Kamath and its Senior Advisor, Richard Pattle fill us in on their journey and the road ahead. Watch the interview for more. ...

The Future of Dealmaking : Decoding drivers for corporate restructuring

In the second dispatch of Livemint's special series 'Future of Dealmaking', in partnership with Khaitan & Co., we go deep into the drivers for corporate restructuring. In a free wheeling conversation with partners at the firm, we reflect on the three years of IBC- if it has been a success, whether it has led to maximization and time bound recoveries, the reforms needed for cross-border insolvency and so on. Watch the video to know more.

Covid: When will India restart international flights? Union minister answers

Union government commented on reopening of skies for international commercial passenger flights. Civil aviation minister said that anyone who suggested that international air travel had restarted everywhere except in India needed a reality check. He said that when India restarts international flights, the receiving nations will have to open at that time too. He said that until commercial flights restart normal operations, the government would carry on with repatriation flights. Watch the full video for more.

Explained: Amid Ladakh clash, India to cancel Chinese firm's deal for poor work

• An Indian public sector unit has decided to terminate a contract with a Chinese firm amid the ongoing face-off along the Line of Actual Control. Watch the full video for more

125 days, ₹50,000 crore, 25 schemes: Govt's job push for migrant workers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new scheme to provide employment to migrant workers who went back to their hometowns amid the Covid-induced lockdown. Watch the full video for more.