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RBI cuts interest rates further by 40 bps; extends moratorium on loans
Experts say that more needs to be done after Shaktikanta Das's briefing on Friday, and that special dispensation is needed for restructuring loans to worst-hit sectors
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Facebook starts planning for permanent remote workers
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook's chief executive, told workers during a staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook page that within a decade, as many as half of the company's more than 48,000 employees would work from home
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China abandons growth target for 2020 as coronavirus disrupts economy
The decision comes as China's top leaders gathered in Beijing to set the country's priorities for the coming year
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Mental health and Covid-19: Mind Matters, episode 1 with Raj Mariwala
Raj Mariwala, director, Mariwala Health Initiative, talks about the importance of self-awareness to identify triggers, and how to ensure people at the margins and on the frontlines have their mental health looked after during the Covid-19 pandemic
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Jio bags fifth investment, from KKR
In the last month, Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Platforms has raised $10.3 billion or Rs 78,562 crore
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Podcast: The race to make a Covid-19 vaccine in India
It typically takes five years (and about Rs 15 crore for just the first of many phases) to introduce a viable vaccine to market. Companies across India such as Zydus Cadila, Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech are working against the clock to shrink this period down to a few months. Forbes India's Divya Shekhar takes a deep dive into what this rush looks like on the ground and gives us a glimpse into the path ahead in this episode
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C-CAMP helps commercialise 17 innovations fighting Covid-19, more in pipeline
The Bengaluru-based accelerator has created a dedicated programme to support Indian startups that are aimed at fighting the pandemic, which received over a thousand applications
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The race to make a Covid-19 vaccine in India
Companies in India are using diverse technologies to develop a coronavirus vaccine, but even as they race against time, the road to an efficacious solution is neither straight nor short
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Coronavirus shut down the 'experience economy'. Can it come back?
With most large-scale gatherings on hold for the foreseeable future, the dearth of live events is already taking a psychological toll, not only on those in the industry but on society at large
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Is a pandemic the right time to start a business? It just might be
Previous financial crises gave rise to high-profile companies. The spread of the coronavirus challenges entrepreneurs to meet new needs
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Airlines in India face debt trap
Research reports show that domestic airlines face a bleak future due to poor liquidity