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Government of Karnataka

Covid-19 revised guidelines, dated 28-4-2020; continuation of RD158 TNR 2020 dated 22 April 2020. Read More

Government of Karnataka

Operating of Industries/ Industrial establishments in Covid-19 Unaffected Districts, dated 27-4-2020; ease of starting industries, self-declaration for adhering to standard operating procedures. Read More

Government of Karnataka

Operating of Industries/ Industrial establishments in Covid-19 Unaffected Districts, dated 23-4-2020; prescribed application format for issuing authorisation letter. Read More

Government of Bihar

Order regarding Covid containment zones.
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From IMTMA

Extraordinary times need exceptional measures and the outbreak of coronavirus has presented a new challenge to the world which was already battling economic slowdown.

India currently is under lockdown up to May 3, 2020, to break the chain of this virus which has added more pressure on machine tool and the manufacturing sector as well as the economy. In this scenario, it is important for us to stay connected with customers, vendors and peers through various communication channels, keep our morale and confidence level high and spearhead policy advocacy in a focused manner with central and state governments and all other stakeholders.

IMTMA is bringing you information on efforts by countries across the world including India as well as approach by industries to combat the situation. The E-newsletter gives an insight into news, advisories, and notifications from the central and state governments in India and the best practices that Indian and global industries have adopted to combat this pandemic.

News Updates

	Tata Motors to declare quarterly auto sales numbers, others may follow suit (Economic Times Auto, April 27, 2020).		Lockdown likely to continue in Covid hotspots beyond May 3: PM Modi (Economic Times Auto, April 28, 2020).

	States seek GST compensation beyond 2022 to tide over Covid-19 crisis (Economic Times Auto, April 28, 2020).		Can Blockchain be next big disruption for Indian auto sector? (Economic Times Auto, April 28, 2020)

	NITI Aayog building sealed for 48 hours after staffer tests positive (Economic Times, April 28, 2020).		Be ready to woo companies quitting China, PM Modi tells CMs (Times of India, April 28, 2020).

	Does Karnataka have an exit strategy? Hospitals have the 'beds case scenario' (Bangalore Mirror, April 28, 2020).		TVS to raise Rs. 500 Cr. through NCDs (Economic Times Auto, April 28, 2020).

	General Motors' strategy shift shows liquidity is king during Covid-19 crisis (Economic Times Auto, April 29, 2020).		Covid lockdown: Auto companies take corporate bond route to raise funds (Economic Times Auto, April 29, 2020).

	Indian auto is slowly going digital. The dead weight of old business models will be left behind (Economic Times Prime, April 29, 2020).		Masks not enough to shield auto workers from coronavirus, health advisers to UAW (Economic Times Auto, April 29, 2020).

Central Government Advisories

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

Guidelines for home isolation of very mild / pre-symptomatic Covid-19 cases. Read More

Securities and Exchange Board of India

Extension of implementation date of Circular on ‘Review of Margin Framework for Cash and Derivatives segments. Read More

State Government Advisories

Government of Gujarat

Allowing labourers working in industrial units to come and go from and to their villages – in Gujarat. Read More

Government of Gujarat

Export units can restart their business activities from 25 April 2020 – in Gujarat. Read More

State Government Notifications

National Best Practices

	Ampere Electric Vehicle Ampere Electric Vehicle, a wholly owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton, has announced an eco-friendly campaign “Kal Ko Bachao.” This social wellness-driven campaign is backed by special customer packages to help customers and corona warriors consider Ampere electric scooter to fulfil their core mobility requirement. Read More				Honda Cars Honda Cars announced its online booking platform, ‘Honda from Home’ to offer car purchase options from the comfort of home, without having to visit the dealership. Read More

	Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Varanasi Smart City has engaged ‘Garuda Aerospace Private Limited, a Chennai Based company for spraying of sanitizer in the selected areas of Varanasi City under Smart Cities Mission. Read More				Ministry of Railways Railway Emergency Cell for COVID is a comprehensive nation-wide Unit comprising of about 400 Officers & staff from Railway Board to Divisions. During the lockdown, the Cell has been responding to about 13,000 queries, requests and suggestions every day, from five communication and feedback platforms. Read More

	SAP India SAP has set up an India Solidarity Fund for migrant labour, vulnerable population, infected patients and senior citizens. Read More				Karnataka Government The state government is planning to facilitate transportation of labourers to work in industrial units by ensuring strict social distancing norms. Read More

	Asian Development Bank The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced $1.5- billion loan (over Rs. 11,400 crore) to India for its fight against Covid-19 pandemic. Read More				Mercedes-Benz India Mercedes-Benz said that it has further developed its online sales platform by announcing a host of new customer initiatives under the campaign ‘Merc from Home’. Read More

Global Best Practices

Online Training Programmes

The following Live online training programmes will be delivered through industry experts with rich domain expertise.

Overview of Surface Heat Treatment Processes (May 1, 2020, 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.).
Overview of Additive Manufacturing (May 2, 2020, 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.).

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	IMTMA Covid-19 Policy Advocacy				IMTMA Covid-19 Help Desk

	IMTMA has set up a section on Covid-19 Policy Advocacy, relevant Notifications, Press notes, Orders and Circulars issued by the Central and State governments, and the Reserve Bank of India are published on the page				IMTMA is pleased to announce formation of “COVID-19 IMTMA Help Desk” for proactively addressing the concerns of Members, specifically related to COVID-19 Government Policies, Financial and Regulatory issues. Members may send their queries by clicking on “COVID-19 IMTMA Help Desk” button in IMTMA homepage www.imtma.in and filling-up the query form

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