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The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed the economic landscape in India as well around the globe. The government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been to adopt timely and targeted measrues to support the economy. For businesses, these are challenging times and they have to reorient and adapt to a new normal. A persistent question arises as to how should the Indian legal and regulatory framework governing businesses be reworked to safe...

Inputs from MSMEs
Lifting of the lockdown must be gradual and in a prioritized manner to ensure sustainability of the gains of the complete shutdown....

ASSOCHAM greatly appreciates the measures the Government has taken to protect the life of every Indian and also the work done by Government and Private sector front-line staff at this time of need. As we continue to work on controlling the pandemic, we also recognize the need to plan and take steps for gradual opening of the economy to protect the overall interest of the nation as well as help the most vulnerable. Suggested below are ideas for th...

The Government should consider a phased reopening to ensure that full economic activity is restored without losing the gains made during the current lockdown. Business activity should resume at the earliest, to avoid further financial distress. It would not be easy, but essential for the economic sustainability of the country....