New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) In a surprising move, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has urged the Centre to extend the lockdown period to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Accordingly, CAIT said that it made this recommendation based on a survey conducted with senior trade leaders of all States.

"Although the traders will be facing several trading, economic and financial challenges, yet in the interest of the Country, the traders are well prepared to extend best services to the nation," the confederation said in a statement.

"However, whatever decision, the Government will take, the trading community across the country will follow the same in letter and spirit," it said further.

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