Over 88% traders favour shutting down markets, says top Delhi traders' body

CAIT study says only 5-10 per cent of normal business is taking place in Delhi's markets because of lack of customers and workers

With Covid-19 infection spreading, the national capital could soon see an unofficial lockdown return to its markets and shopping complexes.

Already, several of its malls have not reopened despite the Delhi government permitting these last Monday.

In the last couple of days, Punjab has reintroduced lockdown curbs on weekends and holidays. In Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal has also put restrictions on the opening of marketplaces.

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), an outfit that claims to represent the majority of Delhi’s traders, says it has conducted an online survey in which 88 per cent of respondents favour shutting down markets