Most medicine factories are running at 50% of capacity or less because of the lack of manpower and also because local authorities are not giving permission for the units to function.Industry officials believe the situation could deteriorate for the industry if the nationwide lockdown continues

Retail loan growth is likely to be subdued because of the recent spate of job losses and a sense of uncertainty.Some banks are already seeing higher growth in their corporate book, as compared to their retail loan book

Retailers may go the the extra mile, devising ways to woo customers back while complying with norms on hygiene and social distancing.Besides reaching out to their customers online and apprising them of the safety measures taken, retailers are betting on the word of mouth publicity to bring shoppers back

A senior DGCA official said that the watchdog will take a decision on extending the deadline after the nationwide lockdown is lifted.IndiGo has 106 PW-powered A320neo planes in its fleet, while GoAir has 43

Digital lenders are seeking guidelines for full digitization and allowing eKYC and eSign mandates.eKYC was suspended for NBFCs as the SC had ruled that private firms cannot force anyone to share Aadhaar data for KYC authentication

Companies have launched tele-services and even dedicated apps that let shopkeepers place orders.The companies say this will help ensure supplies do not run out at a time when distributors and wholesalers have been immobile because of lockdown

Punjab National Bank also requests RBI to permit one-time restructuring of loans till March 31, 2021 on a case to case basis

Currently estimated at 574 million, the number of monthly active internet users has grown 24% over that of 2019, indicating an overall penetration of 41% last year

India has conveyed to Pakistan that the damage to the structures in the gurudwara has caused "great consternation" among the Sikh community, they said.

In a televised address to the nation, Singapore Prime Minister Lee said the government was committed to do its "utmost" to keep the deadly virus at bay.

A well-known philanthropist was tested positive for the COVID-19, days after meeting the Pakistan prime minister.

The Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan was told that entire Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are an integral part of India and that Islamabad should immediately vacate the areas under its illegal occupation.

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'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'

Maintain at least 2 metre distance from each other; this will help in reducing the spread of COVID 19, says Dr Sharanya Rajan.

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Whether you are working from home, or doing household chores, it is important to keep aside some time for a recovery period along the way, to help replenish the energy being invested by you.

When given an option of signing up to a service that is new to you, check for social signups via established products like Google, Facebook, Twitter etc.

Munch seeds like flax seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. Include fruits and berries. They are delicious and healthy.

'More than 114 cases have been registered for spreading fake messages, rumours and fake news on WhatsApp.'

'The challenge will be making sure its efficacy is high.'

'If the trial succeeds, it will become the success of Ayurveda.'

'The government will have to provide something for migrant workers or 'Farmers will still survive because they will eat what they produce.'

'In Mumbai the mortality rate was reaching a percentage of almost 8 plus in about April.'

'I can sense that because we have shared a room for 20 years of our lives.'