Impact of Corona on Sezs

A comparative statement in respect of merchandise exports from SEZs during the period of April to August, is as under:   Merchandise exports (April-August, 2020) Merchandise exports during the corresponding period of previous year (April – August, 2019) Rs. 81,481 Crores Rs. 1,30,129 Crores   However, Services exports has shown a growth of 9% during … Read more

Impact of Lockdown

India’s overall export (merchandise plus services) has declined by 25.42% during the period April-June, 2020 as compared to the corresponding period of previous year. The latest merchandise exports show a recovery, with export decline reducing to (-)12.66% in August,2020. With the gradual opening up of the economy after the nation-wide lockdown, industrial activity has started … Read more

Global Covid-19 cases surpass 29.6 million: Johns Hopkins

As of Wednesday evening, the total number of cases stood at 29,607,590 and the fatalities rose to 935,871, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. The US accounted for the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 6,606,674 and 195,961 respectively, according to the CSSE. India is … Read more

PM Modi to dedicate historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu to the Nation on Friday

Apart from this the Prime Minister shall also inaugurate 12 rail projects related to passenger facilities for the benefit of the Bihar State. These include a new railway bridge on the Kiul River, two new railway lines, 5 Electrification projects, one Electric Locomotive Shed and 3rd Line Project between Barh-Bakhtiyarpur. The dedication of the Kosi Rail … Read more