CBI India breaks down the impact of coronavirus on the Indian economy, business and livelihood as the country enters official lockdown.
26 Mar 2020, 5 min read
As the impact of coronavirus intensifies across the globe, India joins China, France, Italy, New Zealand, Poland, and the UK in a nationwide lockdown. The 21-day lockdown, which took effect on 25 March, came as the country saw the number of confirmed cases rise to 512. These measures include the closure of all non-essential businesses, schools, universities, and public gatherings, but hospitals and other medical facilities will remain open.
What events led up to this nationwide lockdown?
23 March
- The government puts 75 districts, which equates to 20% of India’s population under lockdown after the seventh death was recorded on 22 March
- Railways, metro stations and inter-state connectivity is suspended until 31 March 2020
- Domestic flights are ordered to stop operations indefinitely
- The budget session of the Parliament has been postponed indefinitely
- India Inc. is expecting a stimulus relief package from the central government this week.
- As the tourism industry takes a hit, renowned Indian business leader Anand Mah
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