India was on the path to economic recovery; local lockdowns threw a spanner in the works - The Economic Times
Risk aversion among the public at large and local lockdowns by different states and cities have contributed significantly to the slowdown in July. Uttar Pradesh has mandated a closure of all markets on weekends, while Bihar has announced a full lockdown from July 16 until the month end. Pune and Bengaluru are also on lockdown as cases have spiked.