Synopsis
The manufacturing and construction sectors, which are fully functional, have not seen any flight of labour so far. Companies claimed they are better prepared this time around and don t expect significant hurdles in operations except last mile delivery.
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Companies across hospitality, retail, consumer and auto sectors fear labour could migrate to villages once again after steep rise in new Covid-19 cases in several cities and subsequent restrictions and lockdowns in a few states. Reverse migration has already begun at restaurants and the retail sector in cities such as Mumbai and Delhi, which companies say could trickle down to other segments.