As someone, who has worked with public sector professionals and has a healthy appreciation of what many civil servants do every day, often with limited resources, I am often a minority when it comes to countering babu-bashing in TV discussions, social gatherings, industry roundtables, and even at times with my family.

I could, therefore, not help but notice how the unfolding Covid-19 tragedy has brought them to the centre stage, earning them appreciation from the very people who were on the other side of the fence.

Large domestic market requires India to create a comprehensive plan to deal with the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many startup companies are facing challenges amid the COVID-19 outbreak, including a sharp decline in business activity in the past few weeks.

In a joint position paper prepared by the Assocham and consulting firm, Primus Partners, a strong case has been made for the government to extend an immediate relief of Rs 3,000-5,000 per month, for a few months, to those working in the sectors affected the most by the virus…