Covid crisis: Shop, eatery owners in Delhi, Mumbai expect muted unlocking

With restrictions on timings and capacity in Mumbai and Delhi, they don't expect to make much money

As Maharashtra and New Delhi start unlocking in phases today, restaurant owners and shop keepers are keeping their expectations resolutely low.  

In Mumbai, dining in has been permitted in restaurants on weekdays up to 50 per cent capacity from 7 am to 4 pm. On weekends, only take-aways and home deliveries will be allowed.

In Delhi, markets and malls will re-open on an odd-even basis, with shops permitted to operate from 10 am to 8 pm.

“Traders in Delhi are largely against the odd-even formula. It will add confusion. Consumers will come shopping without knowing whether stores will be open or not,” said