As we began the New Year, one thought the challenges of 2020 were behind us. Two made-in-India vaccines had started mass production, we had started the vaccination drives, COVID cases had dropped to all-time lows and life was sort of returning to the 'new normal'. The Union Budget and the ambitious infrastructure announcements also added cheer to the economic scenario.

During April, especially over the last few weeks, COVID cases have seen an unusual resurgence across the country, with shortage of beds, ventilators, oxygen supply and such. We are heartbroken to see the devastation COVID has wrought all over India. It has taken a toll on many of us. A few of our near, dear, and loved ones have been affected and have failed to manage the pandemic.

We hear inspirational stories both at Company and at individual levels. We have put teams together to arrange for hospital beds, get essentials like ventilators, oxygen, convert spaces into COVID centres and we have been working in close coordination with the National and State Governments. Our HR and administration teams have gone out of their way to assist people in these extraordinary times.

Am deeply humbled and amazed at how many of YOU have responded to this situation. There are countless stories of people taking calls when near and dear ones in our own working environment and households have been affected. This is something that will remain etched in memory.

Most of you are also continuing to show your commitment, sincerity, and sense of purpose by doing what you can, either at the workplace, project sites, factories or from the places where you are, to provide the necessary services as required from an organisation's point of view. This unfailing sense of purpose shown by all of you is really worth appreciating.

We have set up a COVID support group at each of the ICs and have a Task Force at the organisational level to support and help respond to the changes - please reach out to them in case of any assistance.

Am sure, as we go along, mankind will overcome this pandemic too. This is a round bend along the road and it will straighten itself out very soon.

Am sure all of you will also reflect and find the time and space within yourself to overcome these times.

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