Even though occupancies are gradually picking up the average room rates (ARRs) continue to remain low (nearly half of the pre-COVID level), which is affecting the revenues of the industry

Economists, CEOs, consultants, sector specialists interpret Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Never-before' Budget

With the concept of the parks with a plug-and-play model, the textile and apparel sector, particularly the SMEs (small and medium enterprises), can build competitiveness in manufacturing, ITF convenor Prabhu Dhamodharan said in the statement

UK's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said one year after the country's departure from EU, UK is forging new partnerships that will bring enormous economic benefits for the people of Britain

December quarter registered an increased activity, with 10 IPOs in Q4 2020 in main markets versus five IPOs in Q4 2019 and four IPOs in Q3 2020. This represents an increase of 100% compared to Q4 2019 and an increase of 150% compared to Q3 2020

In the \"Restoring Economic Growth (Option 1)\" session, the textile minister said that despite initial fears about the scale of the pandemic making it difficult to coordinate responses, India is proof that when government and citizens come together, much can be done

How different industries fared amid the pandemic? CEOs discuss 'rebuilding businesses' on Day 2 of Business Today MindRush 2021

The industry has also sought reduction in basic custom duty and correction of inverted duty structure on critical raw materials for aluminium industry value chain like aluminium fluoride and coal tar pitch

Funding remains major problem for startups and MSMEs, survey reveals; around 28 per cent listed raising funds or loans as top challenges in 2021, while another 25 per cent were worried about finding growth

Fresh capital has been gathered to create a war chest of liquidity, fund growth, expansion plans and refinance high-cost debt, while a large amount raised from IPOs went to the shareholders and promoters

How companies are reorienting their systems to integrate short-term workers

Within the hotel sector, the business segment has been badly hit as corporates have cut down on their travel, and even the SMEs (small and medium enterprises) and self-employed are planning their trips sans hotel stays

The first phase of the programmes plans to cover 3000 women in three cities of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi

There is some hope with the new merger partner DBS Bank. But the bad loan story is not over yet as many fear the skeletons would tumble out of the closets in the months to come

Analysts believe that airlines are currently operating at 50-55 per cent capacity on the domestic segment, and they are hoping that by the end of 2020, the domestic capacity should reach 75-80 per cent

The NPA problem is hidden today as MSME, corporate and retail borrowers have been enjoying moratorium and restructuring since March this year. Given the slowdown in the economy, there is likely to be an impact on businesses and retail borrowers

Through this association, ICCI will offer assistance in evaluating SMEs and start-ups for listing on the BSE SME board. It will also sensitise the investor network about listed SMEs and start-ups

The associated lockdowns, restrictions and continued uncertainty have caused investments, trade, and remittance flows to plummet, eroded jobs and human capital, kept children out of school, and pressured food and medical supply chains

Gopinath believes the recent passing of three new labour codes and farm reform bills will provide jobs, some direct support and pave the way for more demand while strengthening supply chain

Lockdown has brought a new crisis for B-Schools in smaller towns. Only those following hybrid models and focusing on quality will survive