Night-time business: Progressive step for some, safety risk for others

The state government's decision to permit businesses to operate all night long has drawn a mixed response from the business associations.

- FPJ News Service

While several industry leaders have welcomed the move as a progressive step towards making Mumbai a global city, others have expressed concerns about implementation challenges, increased expenditure and safety concerns.

The circular, released on Wednesday, allows shops, restaurants, malls, multiplexes and other commercial establishments, except the one selling or serving alcohol, to operate round-the-clock. Mumbai-based Retailers Association of India (RAI), which was one of the foremost associations demanding permission to operate round-the-clock, has welcomed the decision. “For long, we have been advocating for this. We appreciate the government's move to help customers buy when they want and allow retailers to serve at all times,” said Kumar Rajagopalan, RAI

IN FAVOUR

We appreciate the government's move to help customers buy when they want and allow retailers to serve at all times

Retailers Association of India