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Lockdown 3.0: Industry bodies welcome relaxations, some confusion remains

Reiterate demand for a stimulus package

A view of the Janpath Market wearing a deserted look during the Covid-19 lockdown in New Delhi. Photo: PTI
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A view of the Janpath Market wearing a deserted look during the Covid-19 lockdown in New Delhi. Photo: PTI

Subhayan Chakraborty New Delhi
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.
 
“The