Page 3 - Economic Stimulus

IMF warns against premature withdrawal of stimulus amid Covid resurgence

The IMF noted progress on a vaccine, but also said elevated asset prices point to a disconnect from the real economy and a potential threat to financial stability

Pelosi urges Republicans to resume coroanavirus relief package talks

"Our focus in the Congress, now in this lame duck, continues to be on Covid-19 relief. This is a red alert," Pelosi said at a press briefing

US Fed officials differ over economy's risks as coronavirus surges

New York Fed President John Williams says a full recovery will have to wait for a vaccine, with the health crisis putting a "question mark" on the economy

FM's Diwali gift: Rs 1.2-trn stimulus package to boost growth, create jobs

This stimulus comprises production-linked incentives approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday for as many as 10 sectors

Top headlines: Rs 1.2-trn stimulus for growth, jobs; IIP grows 0.2% in Sept

From Rs 1.2-trn stimulus package to boost growth, create jobs to private equity players hoping to better 2019 investments, here are top headlines this morning

Stimulus 3.0: Jobs in construction to get a boost, formal sector downbeat

The government increased the budget allocation towards the PMAY by over three times to Rs 26,000 crore, from the present Rs 8,000 crore in FY21

Fiscal impact of stimulus to be around 0.6% of GDP in FY21: Experts

The finance minister announced tax relief on select home sale deals, enhanced credit guarantee programme for small businesses and provided incentives for new job creation

EXIM Bank to get Rs 3,000 crore for Lines of Credit for project exports

So far, 811 export contracts, aggregating to $10.50 billion are being financed under LoCs

Economic stimulus measures to help accelerate economic activity: SIAM

The industry body said it appreciates the proactive role being played by the government

Tax sops to help firms clear unsold housing units; boost demand: Realtors

For homebuyers, it is a clear added financial benefit to round off the existing offers and discounts

Centre eases circle rate differential to boost housing sales till June 2021

The income tax relief provides incentive to the middle class to buy homes

FM announces Rs 900 crore grant for coronavirus vaccine research

The grant does not cover the actual cost of vaccine and distribution expenses

Atmanirbhar Bharat 3.0: FM unveils 12 new stimulus measures ahead of Diwali

FM Nirmala Sitharaman provided updates on status of previous announcements under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative while annoncing new measures under its third instalment

Govt expands stimulus to 15% of economy, aims to create jobs and help firms

An additional outlay of Rs 180 billion will be made toward an affordable urban housing program

FM Sitharaman announces Rs 65,000-crore fertiliser subsidy for farmers

An additional outlay of Rs 10,000 crore will be provided for PM Garib Kalyan Rozgar Yojana

Stimulus 4.0 might come before Diwali, focus on jobs and stressed sectors

Sources say after several rounds of discussion within ministries, the Centre has ruled out direct cash support

Govt plans fresh round of $20-billion economic stimulus this week: Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other top officials will finalise the plan on Thursday

Wall Street opens higher as investors hopeful of more economic stimulus

The Dow Jones Industrial Average .DJI rose 50.43 points, or 0.18%, at the open to 28,245.85.

FM says hasn't closed option of one more stimulus to perk up demand

RIL chairman Ambani says manufacturing has to be rethought and reinvented

More fiscal boosters needed to help revive battered economy: Analysts

Economists at SBI Research and Wall Street brokerage BofA Securities on Tuesday pegged fiscal deficit at elevated 9.5 per cent and 12.7 per cent of the GDP