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Covering the start-up ecosystem in and around Bangalore. Formerly an energy reporter at Reuters. A film, cricket buff who also writes fiction on weekends.

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Hospitality Industry Faces the Brunt Of Coronavirus Outbreak

February bookings dropped by as much as 60 per cent in states where patients tested positive for the virus. On a year-over-year basis, Maharashtra, which currently has the most cases among all states in India saw a dip of 42 per cent; in Kerala, they fell by 54 per cent.

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Coronavirus: Start-Ups Step Up To Help During Lockdown

While the 3-week-long lockdown has brought about disruptions across sectors, start-ups have stepped up with different initiatives to help support the government and the people during the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: 91springboard Comes Up With Platform To Support Start-Up Ecosystem

It is meant to act as a consolidator for all efforts being taken by investors, government authorities and other stakeholders to tackle the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Consumer Food Product Companies Facing Production Disruption

The likes of Nestle India, Dabur, HUL and ITC have all cut down on production, except for essentials.

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Coronavirus: Moody's Cuts India Growth Forecast, Sees Unprecedented Shock To Global Economy

The ratings agency has cut the growth rate for India by more than half to 2.5 per cent for 2020.

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Coronavirus: Following Other E-Commerce Firms, Paytm Mall Halts Orders of Non-Essentials

Paytm Mall said it was working closely with government officials and logistics partners to ensure ease of deliveries and quick service.