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Archive for April 4th, 2021

Defying the Covid-19 pandemic: Buoyant exports of ‘core’ products signal trade edge

Sunday, April 4, 2021 23:45

India’s exports of 'core' products, or goods excluding petroleum and gems & jewellery, have accelerated at a quicker pace than that of overall merchandise exports month after month since May 2019, belying even Covid-induced disruptions.

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Insolvency scheme: Govt, regulator finalising pre-pack framework, MSME scheme

Sunday, April 4, 2021 23:30

The government and the regulator are in the process of finalising a so-called pre-pack insolvency scheme, while a special framework for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is almost ready

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Tough FY21: States to buck trend, report capex decline

Sunday, April 4, 2021 23:15

Capital expenditure by state governments will likely shrink in FY21, bucking the trend of robust growth in fixed asset creation reported by most of them in recent years.

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Mandi prices rule below their minimum support prices as rabi arrivals peak

Sunday, April 4, 2021 23:00

While wheat prices may firm up once the official procurement begins in all the producing states, the government will have to implement a robust procurement system for other crops to support the prices fetched by farmers.

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Real returns from FDs remain in the red: Savers reliant on bank deposits continue to lose

Sunday, April 4, 2021 22:45

The government may have reversed its decision to lower rates of small savings schemes, but savers who rely on bank deposits continue to lose.

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IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal likely to miss RCB's opener

IPL 2021: Devdutt Padikkal likely to miss RCB’s opener

Sunday, April 4, 2021 22:37

Royal Challengers Bangalore may have to rework their strategies for the first couple of matches of the IPL that begins with their season-opener against Mumbai Indians on April 9 in Chennai.

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Business Schools: MBA admissions no longer CAT-centric

Sunday, April 4, 2021 22:30

MAT and CMAT emerge as popular MBA entrance exams, besides CAT: Shiksha

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BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says IPL going ahead as per schedule

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly says IPL going ahead as per schedule

Sunday, April 4, 2021 22:19

Sourav Ganguly, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president on Sunday confirmed that everything will go on as per schedule in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. His confirmation comes just hours after the Maharashtra government announced a weekend lockdown ...

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2nd ODI: Fakhar's 193 in vain as SA beat Pakistan by 17 runs

2nd ODI: Fakhar’s 193 in vain as SA beat Pakistan by 17 runs

Sunday, April 4, 2021 22:16

South Africa levelled the series with a 17-run win in the second one-day international against Pakistan at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday despite a spectacular innings by Pakistan opening batsman Fakhar Zaman. Fakhar hit 193 off 155 balls with 10 sixes ...

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Your Money: A growing market for municipal bonds in India

Sunday, April 4, 2021 22:15

With today’s free market philosophy, municipalities will find it difficult to levy taxes beyond a point. Muni issues are a logical solution

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