The severe weakness in India’s labour market and growing risk aversion among banks suggest that the virus and the measures to contain it have already inflicted lasting damage on the economy. Even so, with the number of reported cases still on the rise, we think that India’s nationwide lockdown – which is currently due to end on Sunday – will only be partially relaxed.
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