What lockdown extension means for the economy: Abheek Barua explains

Modi govt has extended the nationwide lockdown by two more weeks. Several exemptions have also been announced in the notification issued by the government. Exemptions to the lockdown have been taken after considering the risk-profiling of various areas across the country. The MHA has also issued guidelines to regulate different economic activities during this period. So how will the lockdown extension impact the economy? Economist Abheek Barua explains.