NEW DELHI : Consumers in India are cautious about spending in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic with 78% of respondents claiming to reduce discretionary spending, according to a survey by consultancy firm KPMG.However, consumers in tier-II and tier-III cities were almost two-times more optimistic on their spending habits than those in tier-I, hence it could be the next focus area to monitor spending habits, as per KPMG in India's report titled 'Time to open my wallet or not? - The new spending patterns emerging from a consumer's perspective'.Interestingly, the survey said "overall 51% of respondents feel that the impact of COVID-19 will be short-lived and normalcy is not far".Commenting on the findings, KPMG India Partner and Head –.