Lockdown 3.0: Industry bodies welcome relaxations, some confusion remains

Reiterate demand for a stimulus package

Most industry bodies and exporters expressed relief at the broad relaxations announced by the government on Friday, but reiterated their demand that the government bring out a stimulus package to help distressed segments of the economy.
 

The Ministry of Home Affairs said after May 3, when the nationwide lockdown imposed to curb the spread of Covid-19 was scheduled to end, restrictions on movement of people will span only night hours (between 7 pm and 7 am), while private offices can operate with 33 per cent of employees even in urban areas, most of which are classified as red zones.
 

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