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70% firms expect degrowth amid coronavirus outbreak, says survey
The survey, which covered 380 firms across sectors, portrayed that most of the respondents want tax relief, demand creation and ease of compliance from the government.
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Business optimism for April-June quarter falls to record low: Report
The Dun & Bradstreet Composite Business Optimism Index stood at 49.40 per cent for Q2 2020 (April-June), a record low and worse than during the 2009 financial crisis.
 "Business optimism for April-June quarter falls to record low: Report")
Markets shed Covid-19 pessimism with biggest single-day gain since 2009
Sentiment improves as virus spread shows signs of slowing
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Job seekers, firms see 'pessimism' in market sentiment: RBI Survey
A separate survey conducted to capture the impact of coronavirus showed "very sharp deterioration in sentiment across all sectors for Q4FY20, and stark pessimism for Q1FY21
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Corporate bond yields spike as coronavirus-induced fears grip investors
The 10-year bond yields closed at 6.38 per cent
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Brokerages turn bullish as Reliance Industries shares plunge 20%
Bearish market trend, Coronavirus impact amid crude oil crash have hurt investor sentiments
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Blaming the Budget? Blame your beliefs
Budget was a disappointment for the market but why despite six previous flop shows, the business community had fervid belief that the seventh time would be any different?
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Tax cuts: Knee-jerk or part of a plan?
Like fans of filmstars or cricketers, investors have shown abiding faith in Mr Modi, who is still seen as a doer with the right intent and strong will
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Investors lose Rs 2.55 trillion as stocks crash over economic slowdown
The BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 769.88 points, or 2.06 per cent, to close at 36,562.91
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Advance-decline ratio for July at 10-month low due to weak market sentiment
ADR is a popular market breadth indicator. It compares the number of shares that ended higher against those that ended lower, over their previous day's close
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IIP, inflation data, global trends to drive markets this week: Experts
On the macro front, industrial production data for July will be announced on Tuesday
