The novel coronavirus has spread like wildfire since the end of the year 2019 since then the disease has infected millions of people and brought economic activities to a halt as the government has been imposing harsh mobility restrictions to slow the spread of the disease. The economic harm has already been visible as the health and human toll rises, and it constitutes the world’s worst economic shock in decades. With millions of people going jobless and great suffering for all the daily wage workers. There has been a 5.2% contraction in the world GDP in 2020. While the world was going through tough economic conditions, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies has made unimaginable profits as they had taken over the centre stage in the COVID – 19 fight. Also reliance an indian based company which is in petroleum and
telecom sector, there profits rose by 58.1% making the CEO of the company Mukesh Ambani the 4th richest man in the world during the peak of COVID-19.
China being the first country to be affected by the COVID-19, they have suffered heavy loss and also as the hate of China increases because there has been theories which say that China was
developing the disease cooravirus to use in bio-terriosm, this affected chinas tourism, migrant workers and many other investors which relied on China for their product manufacturing and exporting in a huge scale. India being one of the countries who hated China because of the theories, the country banned all chinese apps and also imposed hard restrictions on chinese products.
COVID-19 has also pushed back all the new people coming in the market as they graduate, but as because of COVID-19 many school and colleges have not been able to conduct exams, and because of that their 1 year went in vain, not able to join and firms or even make their own.
COVID-19 has given a hault to many things across the world, and as that time cant come again, it will be surely be hard to recover those years but as the constant growth of the world and people supporting each other we will overcome this pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the global economy, with many countries experiencing sharp declines in GDP and rising levels of unemployment. According to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the global economy is expected to contract by 4.4% in 2020, marking the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. The pandemic has affected countries differently, with some experiencing more severe economic impacts than others.
In the United States, the pandemic has led to widespread job losses and a sharp decline in economic activity, with GDP contracting by 3.5% in 2020. Similarly, the European Union has experienced a significant economic downturn, with GDP expected to contract by 7.4% in 2020. In Asia, China has seen a rebound in economic activity following its initial outbreak, with GDP expected to grow by 1.9% in 2020.
Overall, the pandemic has had a profound impact on the global economy, with many countries experiencing significant economic contraction and rising levels of unemployment. While some countries have seen a rebound in economic activity, the recovery is expected to be slow and uneven, with ongoing uncertainty and risks posed by the pandemic.
On the Indian economy, which was already facing a slowdown prior to the outbreak. The pandemic has led to widespread disruptions across various sectors, including manufacturing, services, and tourism.
One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic has been on employment. The lockdown measures imposed to control the spread of the virus resulted in millions of job losses, particularly in the informal sector. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s unemployment rate reached a record high of 23.5% in April 2020, with an estimated 122 million people losing their jobs.
The pandemic has also caused significant disruptions to supply chains, particularly in the manufacturing sector. The closure of factories and disruption in transportation has led to a decline in production and exports, impacting India’s trade and current account balance. India’s GDP contracted by a record 7.7% in the financial year 2020-21, marking the worst economic performance in decades.
The Indian government has introduced several measures to support the economy during the pandemic, including fiscal stimulus packages, monetary policy measures, and structural reforms. The government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, or self-reliant India campaign, aims to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce the country’s dependence on imports.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, there are some signs of recovery in the Indian economy. The manufacturing and services sectors have shown some improvement, and the government’s push for self-reliance and increased infrastructure spending is expected to boost economic growth in the coming years.
In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and lasting impact on the global economy. While it has caused significant disruption and economic turmoil, it has also sparked innovation and adaptation, and highlighted the need for greater global cooperation and preparedness. As we move forward in the post-COVID world, it is important for governments, businesses, and individuals to remain adaptable and resilient, and to work together towards a more equitable and sustainable global economy.
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