Stimulus Package

Stimulus package to revive economic activities, boost Make in India, says steelmakers

Indian steelmakers on Wednesday said the Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi would give a quantum jump to economic activities in the country and boost the ambitious Make in India programme

Rs 20-lakh cr stimulus package: At 10% of GDP, Narendra Modi's Atma-nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan ranks among biggest in world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pledge of a total spending of Rs 20 lakh crore to weather the fallout of coronavirus pandemic is among the largest economic stimulus package announced by nations around the world

Sensex zooms over 1,400 points, Nifty above 9,400-mark in opening session; Rs 20 lakh cr economic booster cheers markets

The Sensex rallied over 1,400 points in opening session on Wednesda

Stock Market Latest Updates: Sensex gains over 800 points, Nifty above 9,800-mark; Bajaj Finance top gainer, jumps over 10%

Stock Market Latest Updates: Sensex gains over 800 points, Nifty above 9,800-mark; Bajaj Finance top gainer, jumps over 10%

S&P projects economy to contract 5% in current fiscal; says lockdown was longer than expected, will slow overall recovery

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday forecast Indian economy to contract 5 percent in the current fiscal as the lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed economic activity severely.

Nirmala Sitharaman's economic package: Measures announced by govt to positively impact start-up ecosystem, says IAN

The slew of booster measures by the government will "positively impact" start-ups in the country, especially in sectors like social infrastructure, atomic energy and space exploration, by providing these fledgling organisations with a larger playing field and improving ease of business, according to Indian Angel Network

Govt stimulus package does not address immediate concerns of healthcare system: Fitch Solutions

Fitch Solutions has said that the latest stimulus package does not address immediate concerns of the healthcare system which is reeling under the pressure of COVID-19 pandemic

Indian economy to contract in FY21; lockdown compounds economic challenges, says Moody's

Moody's Investors Service on Friday said India's economy is expected to contract for the first time in more than four decades saying economic damage owing to the coronavirus-induced lockdown will be significant with lower consumption and sluggish business activity

Govt notifies changes in rules disallowing global tender for procurement up to Rs 200 cr; move to benefit MSMEs

The government has notified amendments to General Financial Rules (GFR) to ensure that goods and services valued less than Rs 200 crore are being procured from domestic firms, a move which will benefit MSMEs

Coronavirus economic stimulus package: Cabinet approves Rs 20,050 cr scheme for fisheries sector

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a scheme to bring about a blue revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector with a total estimated investment of Rs 20,050 crore in the next five years