The Securities and Exchange Board of India has been forced to shut its headquarters for three days after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, sources told Mint.
All employees who came in contact with the person who tested positive, have been asked to report to the HR department. They will also have to stay in quarantine for 14 days, the report noted.
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The nationwide lockdown was first announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March. Several services and operations were put under the 'essential' category, thereby exempting them from the restrictions imposed during the lockdown. As markets were also declared an essential service, Sebi continued its operations.