Key facts
- Traders reported losses of Rs 2,000 crore due to protests.
- Some businesses experienced zero sales on certain days.
- Protests have been moved to designated sites like Ramlila Ground.
Traders in New Delhi are experiencing significant financial losses during the festive season due to ongoing protests and the resulting traffic restrictions and unrest. Businesses near protest sites, such as Jantar Mantar and Connaught Place, have reported a drastic decline in customer footfall, with some experiencing zero sales on multiple days. The New Delhi Traders’ Association noted that shopkeepers decided to close their establishments to avoid damage amid altercations between protesters and police. The situation has led to traders informing the Delhi High Court about losses amounting to Rs 2,000 crore.