What are the economic implications of Covid-19 in India
Discuss the economic implications of Covid-19 on India's GDP growth rate and job market, citing relevant data.
- India's GDP growth rate has been impacted significantly, with estimates suggesting a contraction of 7.7 % in FY2020-21 (source: National Statistical Office).
- The economic slowdown led to huge job losses across various sectors, primarily in the informal segment. The unemployment rate reached 23.5% in April 2020 (source: Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy).
- The pandemic has disrupted supply chains, leading to a shortage of raw materials and finished products, thereby impacting the manufacturing sector adversely.
- The industry and service sectors have been impacted significantly, with the travel and tourism industry being hit the hardest.
- Small and medium-sized businesses have been severely affected, and many have had to shut down permanently since they could not sustain the economic slowdown.
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