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The first weekend for Mumbai restaurants, since reopening on October 5, turned out to be a damp squib as only 20 per cent outlets ushered in guests, said industry bodies tracking developments.
This comes as restaurants in the financial capital grapple with a 33 per cent patron cap and restricted business hours, something many say will delay recovery.
While the state permitted restaurants to resume operations in October, they cannot do so beyond 10 pm in Mumbai. The duration is longer in cities such as Thane and Pune. Restaurant owners in Mumbai say extending business hours is critical for survival,
