This week (ending May 29, 2020), the banking system liquidity is expected to remain in a surplus position with the growth in the bank deposits and contraction in the bank credit off take

The government is expected to come up with another targeted package later in the year, SBI report also said

India has reached out to Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Africa for a joint effort to contain the spread of locusts which pose a major threat to food security in the region

Domestic flights resumed: The first flight on Monday took off from Delhi for Pune at 4.45 am under strict regulations as recommended by civil aviation authorities. The first flight from Mumbai was to Patna at 6.45 am

Metal stocks such as JSW Steel, Jindal Steel, Tata Steel and Hindalco rallied today with more countries easing restrictions post the coronavirus lockdown, although gains were kept under check amid rising trade tensions between US and China