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Animal husbandry infra development fund to add 50% more dairy capacity
Utilisation of the fund will lead to employment generation for over three million people in the rural economy, says GCMMF chief
 "Animal husbandry infra development fund to add 50% more dairy capacity")
'Welfare done', FM Sitharaman to focus on specific sectors over next 2 days
Officials said that the announcements will again be a mix of fiscal and liquidity measures, with more heft through the latter
 "'Welfare done', FM Sitharaman to focus on specific sectors over next 2 days")
EPFO relief for 650,000 employers: no penalty for late EPF deposits
Under existing rules, once companies file their returns, known as ECR, they must also subsequently submit the EPF payments of employees at one go. Not doing so attracts a penalty
 "EPFO relief for 650,000 employers: no penalty for late EPF deposits")
Made in India, for and by Indians, says Reliance Industries on rights issue
In a corporate presentation titled 'New Reliance for a New India', released on Friday, RIL termed itself as the best proxy for India's consumption-driven and tech-propelled growth story.
 "Made in India, for and by Indians, says Reliance Industries on rights issue")
The king's speech
What the Indian public got this week was another monologue - the fifth since March 19
Covid-19 big picture: Brace for a disaster much bigger than you expected
If the business of doubling rate continues as it is currently, be prepared for bad news not just from the perspective of the coming medical challenge but also for the economy, cautions T N Ninan
Proposed marketing reforms will boost agri biz investments: Experts
New Central law will offer adequate choices to farmer to sell produce at attractive prices, barrier-free inter-state trade ensure cultivator gets better deal for his crop
 "Proposed marketing reforms will boost agri biz investments: Experts")
Looks great, but is it?
The real concern is whether some of the relief measures announced on May 13 and 14 will actually materialise
 "Looks great, but is it?")
Govt to amend Essential Commodities Act to deregulate cereals, edible oil
A stock limit will be imposed only under very exceptional circumstances like national calamities, famine with a surge in prices.
 "Govt to amend Essential Commodities Act to deregulate cereals, edible oil")
11 steps taken by FM Nirmala Sitharaman for the agrarian economy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced a third set of stimulus measures, aiming to "put money into the hands of farmers" with plans to help agriculture infrastructure
 "11 steps taken by FM Nirmala Sitharaman for the agrarian economy")
FM Sitharaman LIVE: Hope states fall in line with new reforms, says CII
The Finance Minister had on Thursday announced Rs 3.16 trillion support for vulnerable sections, including migrant workers, farmers, tribals, street vendors - all hit hard by locdown
 "FM Sitharaman LIVE: Hope states fall in line with new reforms, says CII")
Govt to set up Rs 1-trn agri infra fund, amend Essential Commodities Act
In the third tranche of her Covid-19 relief announcements, Sitharaman said the Essential Commodities Act would be amended to deregulate food items like cereals, edible oil, pulses, onion and potato
 "Govt to set up Rs 1-trn agri infra fund, amend Essential Commodities Act")
MARKET WRAP: Indices end flat, Sensex slips 25 pts; financials, autos fall
All that happened in the markets today
 "MARKET WRAP: Indices end flat, Sensex slips 25 pts; financials, autos fall")
Coronavirus updates and highlights of last 24 hours: All you should know
In view of the surge in daily new cases in Maharashtra, the state government is likely to extend lockdown in major coronavirus hotspots, including Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Malegaon and Solapur
 "Coronavirus updates and highlights of last 24 hours: All you should know")
Top 10 biz headlines: Stimulus 2.0, race to buy BSES companies, and more
Here are the top 10 headlines on Friday morning
 "Top 10 biz headlines: Stimulus 2.0, race to buy BSES companies, and more")
Best of BS Opinion: Fiscal Stimulus 2.0, Covid-19 outbreak, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Fiscal Stimulus 2.0, Covid-19 outbreak, and more")
A lot more needs to be done
While the measures over the last two days focus on some of the structural changes, the economy is now looking forward to steps that would lead to an increase in demand
Open public transport, shops, offices in lockdown 4.0: Delhi to Centre
After crowdsourcing ideas on how much curbs should remain to tackle the spread of coronavirus while restarting the economy, CM Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday submitted the state government's suggestions
 "Open public transport, shops, offices in lockdown 4.0: Delhi to Centre")
Not a single demand made by states has been met: West Bengal FM Amit Mitra
The Union Finance Minister's press conferences makes it appear that India is ruled by the central government, says Amit Mitra
 "Not a single demand made by states has been met: West Bengal FM Amit Mitra")
Salaried class excluded from TDS benefit to avoid tax burden: Govt
To boost short-term liquidity for businesses, the government on Wednesday reduced TDS and tax collected at source (TCS) rates for non-salaried payments by 25 per cent up to March 31, 2021
 "Salaried class excluded from TDS benefit to avoid tax burden: Govt")
