In an exclusive interview to CNBC-TV18 Managing Editor Shereen Bhan, Marc Descrozaille, COO of India, Middle East & Africa at Accor said India is a key market for the company and the recent spike in COVID cases has not impacted their expansion plans. He expects the staycation segment to be the focus and a driver of revenue.

As Maharashtra imposed fresh restrictions with cases rising in the state, under the new "Break the Chain" plan, the government has asked restaurants and bars to remain shut until April 30 for in-dining but can provide home deliveries until 8 pm. Mayank Shah, Senior Category Head at Parle Products spoke to CNBC-TV18 to talk about demand picture. Shah said, "As far as foods are concerned and processed food are concerned they are severe in a situation like this. People normally load their pantries, there is some amount of speculative buying also that happens."

The pace of job openings reached the highest level on record in February, a harbinger of healthy hiring and a hopeful sign for those looking for work.

COVID-19 wave continues to cast unpredictable shadow. But a year after the global pandemic disrupted business processes, social interactions and personal lives, are we better prepared to cope with all the disruptions that it keeps throwing at us?