As Covid-19 cases surge, traders weigh pros & cons of staying open for biz

As Punjab marks return to lockdown, Delhi could follow after traders say they don't want to keep markets open; Maha CM dispels speculation on another lockdown

Is a second lockdown looming? On Friday, Punjab issued guidelines that brought back several of the restrictions of the stricter phase of the 75-days of lockdown.

With Covid-19 infection spreading unabated, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh approved curbs on movement of people on weekends and holidays in the state, restrictions on inter-district travel and opening of shops. He had announced these fresh curbs on Thursday.

In Delhi, with the infection spreading and footfall of shoppers negligible in its markets, shopkeepers have decided to impose a voluntary lockdown.

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has said it will seek views of traders in an