Delhi govt mulls 24x7 shops: Restaurants cheer, traders concerned

The Delhi government's proposal to keep shops and markets open round-the-clock is receiving mixed reactions, with restaurants optimistic about growth, while traders flag concerns over costs and safety

As the Delhi government reportedly mulls permitting shops and markets across the city to remain open round-the-clock, trader associations say the move will help business, but perhaps only marginally, as they may not get as many customers in the late hours as they do during the day.

 

Some restaurant owners said such a policy will help drive revenue growth as people may venture out instead of getting food delivered. However, retailers flagged the financial impact, saying cost of operations may rise for keeping shops open 24x7, which is unlikely to get compensated if footfalls are minimal at night. Some also