We were hoping that the government will allow at least 50% of the malls to reopen, said SCAI chairman Taneja NEW DELHI : The Centre’s economic package to cushion the impact of the pandemic has done little to bail out the retail sector that employs millions, said retailers.
More money should have been put in the hands of consumers to keep demand intact in an otherwise depressed economy, especially as job losses are imminent, said retailers of apparel, mobile phones, footwear and accessories.
Retailers, except those selling essential products, have seen their businesses suffer as a prolonged lockdown has led to countrywide store closures.