As on date, India’s share of global active Coronavirus cases stood at 13.08%. It is the second most-affected country by active cases, at present. On June 2, 2021, India’s total caseload stood at to 2,83,07,832 while total fatalities from the virus reached 3,35,102.

The surge in cases during the COVID-19 second wave, has resulted in large parts of India, especially in Delhi, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Odisha and Gujarat, now being under restrictions which include partial lockdowns, weekend lockdowns, night curfews, etc.

“We are worried about the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. If logistics and supply chain support are available and migrant labour is on sites, I do not think there will be a problem. In case of a complete lockdown or loss, the (buyer) sentiment may get impacted. COVID-19 may turn out to be a short-term dampener,” said CREDAI national president Harsh Vardhan Patodia, at a virtual press conference.