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Industries have begun restarting their operations in a calibrated way, specifically in green zones with around 33% staff and arefocussing on demand and priorities. Companies are ensuring business continuity without compromising on the health and safety of its staff against Covid-19. Although it is early days to predict a near accurate impact, it is important to not only survive but continue to grow by adapting, adopting, and reshaping, transforming businesses through product and process innovations.
The Government of India has extended the lockdown upto May 17 with some relaxations. It has demarcated districts within states and union territories into red, orange and green zones. India presently has 130 red zones, 284 orange zones and 319 green zones and the good news is that government is allowing industrial activities to restart their operations in green zones with reduced workforce.
It is extremely important for the manufacturing industry, once they begin their operations, to followthe guidelines and spearhead operations in a focused manner. The industry needs to primarily focus on survival and explore opportunities and diversify their business to cater to newer segments.Strategy, planning, resilience and leadership will be put to the test in this mission.
IMTMA is bringing you information on efforts by countries across the world including India to tackle 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. |
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COVID-19: India needs large fiscal stimulus
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FPIs invest Rs 15,958 cr in first week of May
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Implementation of big ticket infrastructure
projects to shoot up steel demand
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Covid-19: Pandemic may force automobile companies to adopt more automation on shop-floor
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MSMEs may get working capital
boost with ‘overdraft guarantee’
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Calls for debt monetisation gain traction
as Covid-19 cripples economy
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Hero MotoCorp resumes retail operations;
claims 10,000 sales in a week
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Apollo Tyre's new focus is on
rewriting processes, cutting bad costs
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You’ll need mask, seat booking to enter office
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Why Indian economy needs
swift and robust labour reforms
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Central Government Advisories |
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Revised guidelines for home isolation of very mild / pre-symptomatic cases of Covid-19.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
FAQs on ‘Revised Discharge Policy’. Read More |
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National Disaster Management Authority, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Guidelines for manufacturing industries, with focus on chemicals and process industries. The guidelines cover storage of raw material, manufacturing processes, storage of products, guidelines for workers, etc. Read More |
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State Government Notifications |
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Government of Karnataka
Relief to MSME/Non-MSME industrial sectors and other categories of consumers. Read More |
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Government of Karnataka
Order regarding designated entry and exit points for the inter-state movement of people who are stranded due to lockdown, as per MHA orders. Read More |
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National Best Practices |
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Hero Cycles
India’s largest bicycle maker Hero Cycles has set up Rs 100 crore contingency fundto mitigate the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Read More |
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Nocca Robotics
IIT Kanpur incubated start-up Nocca Robotics has developed an ICU-grade ventilator customised for handling coronavirus patients which will cost less than one-tenth of a high-end imported ventilator. Read More |
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Maruti
Maruti has signed a MoU with AgVa Healthcare and has produced 1,250 ventilators so far.
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Lectro e-cycles
Lectro e-cycles which is a sub-brand of Hero Cycles has donated Rs 10 lakh. It has joined hands with CRY to provide this amount to the daily wage workers. Read More |
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Global Best Practices |
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White House
President Donald Trump is making plans to ship 8000 ventilators to foreign countries by the end of July to help them fight coronavirus. Read More |
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UNDP and Hackster.io
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Hackster.io, an Avnet company and the largest online open-source technology hardware communityhave partnered to launch the COVID-19 Detect and Protect Challenge to create open-source technology that developing countries can leverage in the fight against this global pandemic. Read More |
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WHO
World Health Organisation has launched a global push for tools to tackle Covid-19. The WHO said it was working with researchers from “hundreds of institutions” to standardize assays, outline regulatory approaches to innovative trial designs and define criteria for prioritizing vaccine candidates. Read More |
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Isinnova
The Isinnova team has developed and successfully tested a 3D printed adapter to turn a snorkelling mask into a non-invasive ventilator for Covid-19 patients. Read More |
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Global Best Practices |
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Chevron
Chevron is committed to protecting its customers and supporting its workforce while helping those affected and supporting healthcare workers on the frontlines of the pandemic. Read More |
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Nestle
Nestle has joined forces with with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to provide immediate help to strengthen health care systems, where the need is greatest. Read More |
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International Chamber of Commerce
ICC has partnered with International SOS, the world’s largest medical and security services firm, to launch the new ICC AOKpass mobile app, to provide trusted recognition of individuals’ Covid-19 compliance status. Read More |
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GBBN
GBBN is currently fabricating and distributing 650 3D printed face shields to healthcare institutions and non-profits at the frontline of battling the COVID-19 crisis within Ohio and Kentucky. Read More |
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| Live Webinars |
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IMTMA is conducting the following programmes free of cost:
- Role of Sensors in Industry 4.0 - Industrial Automation (May 13, 2020; 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.) Register Now
- Innovative Clamping Technology for Increased Quality & Productivity (May 13, 2020; 3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m.) Register Now
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| Online Training Programmes |
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The following are paid training programmes conducted online:
- Metal Casting Technology - Processes and Quality Considerations(May 12, 2020; 3.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.). Register Now
- Machine Tool Testing and Accuracy Measurement of CNC Machine Tools (May 16, 2020; 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.). Register Now
- Best Practices for Manufacturing Cost Reduction (May 16, 2020; 3.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.). Register Now
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IMTMA Covid-19 Policy Advocacy |
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IMTMA Covid-19 Help Desk |
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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 |
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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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Association (IMTMA), Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC),
10th Mile, Tumkur Road, Madavara Post, Bangalore - 562 123. Tel.: +91 80
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Disclaimer: The content and figures shown in the newsletter have been taken from different websites and IMTMA does not take responsibility for the accuracy of the same.
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