
Coronavirus: India announces $264bn economic rescue package
2020-05-13 08:55:38 source:BBC
May 13, 2020
India has announced a 20 trillion rupee ($264bn; £216bn) economic package to help the country cope with its prolonged coronavirus lockdown.
In a televised address Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the measures would support farmers and small businesses.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is due to announce further details in the next few days.
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