Explained: 4 ways how fresh Covid-19 restrictions can disrupt economic recovery

Several states including Maharashtra have imposed partial lockdowns due to a sharp rise in new Covid-19 cases. If these curbs get stricter, India's economic recovery could face serious roadblocks. Here's why

A sharp rise in Covid-19 cases could severely slow down India’s economic recovery as many states have now started reimposing partial restrictions. India's economic recovery momentum could take a huge hit if states decide to impose stricter restrictions to contain the infection. While the country had staged a faster-than-expected recovery in the aftermath of the devastation caused by the first wave of the pandemic, recovering from the second wave will be harder — something that economists had highlighted in the past. Read | Covid-19: Will the second wave hit India's economy?