Commercial establishments, factories and offices in Chennai kept their shutters closed till 6 pm to enable people to cast their votes. The Election Commission had implemented Section 144 on them. The 6-km stretch of T Nagar, the buzzing shopping place at Chennai, wore a deserted look as large to small retailers, mostly from textile and jewellery trade, closed for election.
According to local retailers, the daily business turnover of this area stands at Rs 50-60 crore, which is two-fold than the New Delhi's Connaught Place; Linking Road in Mumbai; and Bangalore's Brigade Road.
The Koyambedu fruits and vegetable market in the city sported a deserted look as the wholesalers downed the shutters. According to retailers, there are about 1,000 shops, which supply vegetables to 92 regional markets here and neighbouring places, with a daily turnover of Rs 25-30 crore.
McDonald 'show your voter's mark gets a McFlurry free on purchase of a Royale Meal.
According to local retailers, the daily business turnover of this area stands at Rs 50-60 crore, which is two-fold than the New Delhi's Connaught Place; Linking Road in Mumbai; and Bangalore's Brigade Road.
The Koyambedu fruits and vegetable market in the city sported a deserted look as the wholesalers downed the shutters. According to retailers, there are about 1,000 shops, which supply vegetables to 92 regional markets here and neighbouring places, with a daily turnover of Rs 25-30 crore.
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At Lakme Saloons, voters can avail themselves of a 50 per cent discount on haircut and the offer is valid till April 30. Similarly, Naturals Lounge in T Nagar is offering a flat 20 per cent on all services; Cake World outlets are offering 15 per cent off, a Rs 20 off on a kg chicken at Raja's chicken and mutton centre, Big Bazar 10 per cent discount for dress materials.
McDonald 'show your voter's mark gets a McFlurry free on purchase of a Royale Meal.