Published on 12:00 AM, May 26, 2021

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India plans Covid-19 economic stimulus package

India is preparing an economic stimulus package for the sectors worst affected by Covid-19, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

The finance ministry is working on proposals to bolster the tourism, aviation and hospitality industries, along with small and medium-sized companies, Bloomberg reported.

The discussions were at an early stage and no timeline for an announcement was decided, the report added.