Underlining the significance of the power sector in propelling country's economy, Modi stressed on the need for effective enforcement of contracts for attracting private investments during the meeting, which was among others attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for power, skill and NRE R K Singh, it said.

Industry bodies and analysts have been expressing concern about the low power demand amid the lockdown. The power sector is already reeling under financial stress.

Discos collections across country have reduced by an unprecedented 80%, threatening power blackouts in India.

While electricity consumption fell by a fifth, the state saw a 80% fall in revenue collections during the lockdown period, with an estimated loss of Rs 2,500 crore in revenue collection during the June quarter following 3,200 million units of fall in consumption.

After emerging out as the highest bidder under a resolution plan for insolvency bound Hydropower Company Jal Power Corporation's 'Rangit stage IV' HE Project, with its bid of Rs 165 crores.

The data showed that India's power consumption was 110.11 BU in the corresponding month last year. The peak power demand met in April stood at 132.77 GW, almost one-fourth less than 176.81 GW in the same month a year earlier. The peak power demand met is the highest energy supply during the day across the country.

The day-ahead market volume was at 3692 MU while the term-ahead volume was at 360 MU. The term-ahead segment recorded a significant 8% YoY growth due to increased preference for term- ahead contracts amongst Southern, Western and Northern utilities.

"Golden chapter added in Indian Renewable Energy story, as e-RA for 400 MW RE Projects with Round the Clock (RTC) supply conducted by SECI Ltd results in historic 1st year tariff of Rs 2.90/kWh. MNRE makes a new beginning towards firm, schedulable & affordable RTC supply through 100 per cent RE power," Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said in a tweet last evening.

In Facebook, we have found a partner who is a leading technology company globally, who can help us with a lot of things that we're doing, who can advise us, we can collaborate on areas. Also, you know, Facebook, understands this business, understands the space, so they understand the Jio story better than most others would do, Anshuman Thakur said.

"There are two big trends emerging. One is the relevance of the humble grocer and people have realised that they are so close to you… proximity, and (that’s) such a big benefit. The second would be on ecommerce. With people becoming more averse to stepping out, they would like to place the order from home and receive it at home. "

The government is making a hash of loosening restrictions while extending the lockdown.

While the vaccine discovery is still a long way off, we have started moving on several preventive measures and healthcare interventions. There are 25 projects to study the pathology of virus, 800 startups are mapped for Covid-specific products, says Department of Science & Technology Secretary Ashutosh Sharma.

Paul, who also heads the medical emergency management plan on Covid, tells ET in an interview that the third phase of the lockdown should be seen as the country’s strategy of rational, gradual and cautious step-wise de-escalation of the lockdown.

For Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek, gaming is one of the key focus areas. During the ongoing lockdown period in India the number of gamers and time spent on games on smartphones has increased dramatically.

In a Q&A, C K Saji Narayanan says the proposed amendments will lead to the law of the jungle, and that the unions will definitely agitate against them

16-year-old top-ranked T20I woman player becomes one of beverage company's youngest brand endorsers. The deal is inexpensive since Verma has just begun her career. If she continues to perform, PepsiCo will look at renewing it and taking it forward.

First lady Melania Trump will urge Americans to wash their hands and keep their distance from one another to fight coronavirus in a new TV ad campaign produced with major U.S. broadcast networks, the White House said on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Ayush has written to all states and the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) to report and take action against misleading ads and promotions about ayurvedic treatment to prevent and cure Covid-19.

The consumption during the week was at 1.22 trillion minutes, still 38% higher than pre-Covid19 time (January 11-31). Last week, the total TV consumption had reached a historic high of 1.27 trillion minutes.

The company claims that with an access to nearly 50 million followers, Influrate will be a one stop solution for brands who are investing in digital campaigns. A confluence of Influence and Accelerate, Influrate is the combined digital handles of top athletes of IOS Sports under one common umbrella, which will allow brands to reach nearly 50 million people through a single post.

“The celebrity endorsement business faces a loss of Rs 1,500-1,700 crore in the April-June quarter on account of the lockdown,” said Manish Porwal, managing director of talent management firm Alchemist Marketing Solutions, which works with L’Oreal and Reliance Life among others said. The overall industry is estimated at close to Rs 14,000-crore.