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Covid-19 economic package: Farmers' turn to get relief
Day 3 of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements focused on agriculture and a reiteration of a past promise to amend laws to make it easier to sell produce
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The pandemic will permanently change the auto industry
The auto industry was bracing for a brutal year even before the coronavirus idled factories, closed dealerships and sent sales into a free fall. Now, things are about to get really Darwinian
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Hotels vs. Airbnb: Has COVID-19 disrupted the disrupter?
For years, home sharing has put pressure on hotel rates and occupancy levels. Social distancing, hygiene and refund policies may be the new game changers
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Opinion: FM balances fiscal prudence and need for stimulus
The measures that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Thursday for farmers, middle-income households and migrant labourers will have long-term effects; however, the success of short-term initiatives will lie in their execution
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces assistance for low-income groups
Free food-grain distribution and rental housing schemes are key moves: experts
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Decoding India's Rs 6 trillion stimulus
Of the proposed Rs 20 lakh crore fund that PM Modi announced, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman divulged details for Rs 6 lakh crore on Wednesday. Where is that money going?
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Entrepreneur Koushik Sengupta finds his calling in photography and philanthropy
Hailing from the 'City of Joy', Koushik Sengupta is an inspiration for those who follow their heart
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Coronavirus wrecked Tesla's momentum. Elon Musk is furious
Musk opened his California factory this week in defiance of local orders. He has also criticised the response to the pandemic as "dumb" and "fascist"
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White House coronavirus test could be wrong 48% of time
A study found that the Abbott ID Now machine used for testing was less accurate when it processed short, dry swabs
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces support for micro-and small businesses
Sitharaman dodged critical questions on how the schemes will be funded, and experts say that India's fiscal deficit could rise to 6% of GDP
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Opinion: Finance Minister's initiatives will help MSMEs emerge stronger
The six package benefits that FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Wednesday will be beneficial well beyond the Covid-19 situation, allowing micro, small and medium enterprises to become more self-reliant