The second wave of Covid-19 has slowed consumption in the economy with more people fearful of a likely increase in medical costs as infections continue to spurt. According to data updated on Thursday by the Union health ministry, India recorded 3,62,727 new positive cases in a day, bringing the total number of cases to 2,37,03,665, while the death toll increased to 2,58,317 with 4,120 daily fatalities. The rising uncertainty about who in the family might be affected next has further intensified the problem, refraining them from investing in vehicles. This approach has affected the sale of automobiles and vehicles across different segments.