Coronavirus lockdown should be extended by 15 days, says Harsh Goenka

Goenka is hopeful the government will help the industry, going beyond lower interest rates

Harsh Goenka, chairman of the $3.8-billion RPG group, says he is ready for a longer lockdown and expects a mild recession in the economy because of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). However, he is hopeful the government will help the industry, going beyond lower interest rates. In an interview with Surajeet Das Gupta, Goenka talks about the impact of Covid-19 on businesses. Edited excerpts:
 

From the perspective of its impact on industry do you think the lockdown should continue beyond April 14?
 

I have a contrarian view from most of my industrialist friends. I think the lockdown should continue for another