Abstract: A life-threatening fungal infection has rise that further exacerbates the terrible circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic in India and nearby South Asian countries. The fungal infection more commonly being referred to as black fungus (Mucormycosis) infection due to its blackening effect on the skin, is on the rise amongst patients affected with or recovering from COVID-19. India has already reported the highest occurrence of mucormycosis in the world. As of June 28, 2021, India has reported 40,845 cases of black fungus, with the highest reported cases in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Also, the country reported 3,129 related deaths till June 28, 2021.