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As more states are imposing stricter restrictions to control covid, mobility in the country is impacted. Even as ramp up in vaccination programme amid the brutal second wave in India may see a limited economic impact, there is a fear that lockdowns will slow down business activities and will lower spending and income. Many economists have already downgraded their GDP target for FY22. What is the economic assessment of covid second wave and consequent regional lockdowns in India? To discuss that Mint's Nasrin Sultana is joined by Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist, Care Ratings.