Delhi Blast: Investigating agencies are currently investigating the Delhi blast. Let us tell you when the Chandni Chowk market will reopen to the public and what impact this will have on shopping.

Chandni Chowk Market

Chandni Chowk Market: Following the bomb blast in Delhi on Monday evening, the roads leading from Lal Chowk to Chandni Chowk have been closed. Several investigative agencies are present at the site of the blast. The investigative agency and other agencies involved in the investigation are gathering all the information related to the incident, due to which private vehicles and buses have been stopped in this area for the time being. Apart from this, the metro station has also been closed. Due to this, the crowd in the Chandni Chowk market has reduced considerably compared to other days. People are currently avoiding going there. Let us tell you till when you cannot shop in Chandni Chowk.

Fewer people are reaching

In a media briefing, it was reported that Chandni Chowk Market has a daily turnover of ₹450 crore to ₹500 crore, and it is the largest wholesale market in the country, selling approximately 100 to 150 items. The blast has temporarily affected business worth ₹300 to ₹400 crore. According to traders, the market is expected to return to normal as soon as the situation returns.

Markets are open

Speaking of how long shopping in Chandni Chowk will be restricted, media reports indicate that the entire Chandni Chowk market has been open for the past two days. The administration has closed only two markets. Police have imposed strict restrictions on the Chandni Chowk entry in front of the Red Fort. No transportation services are operational there, nor is the metro station open. Bus services are also completely suspended, and private vehicles are not permitted. Consequently, B2C customers are unable to access the market.

Why is Chandni Chowk Market famous?

Now let's discuss why Delhi's Chandni Chowk Market is so famous and why it's losing crores of rupees every day. Known for its historical significance and as Asia's largest wholesale hub, Chandni Chowk Market is renowned for its countless wedding shopping options, its abundance of goods ranging from affordable to high-end, and its distinctive Old Delhi vibe. Everything from clothing, jewelry, spices, electronics, and street food is available in one place, making this market always bustling and bustling.