As India observes Akshaya Tritiya 2023, we explored the biggest jewellery market in Mumbai - the Zaveri Bazaar. With shops as many as 300 years old, this market still stands today as one of the hotspots for the wholesale and retail jewellery trade. From dagina bazaar to danji street, we walked through iconic landmarks in the Zaveri Bazaar and got lost in the dazzle of gold and diamonds.
22 April,2023 02:52 PM IST
As another week starts with no Covid-19 relaxations from the civic body and the state government, city traders have threatened a protest and to vote out the Shiv Sena in the municipal elections to be held early next year. Sources from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, however, indicated that there may be some relaxation in timings next week.
12 July,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Traders say they don’t get the logic of keeping Mumbai at Level 3; BMC says cannot take a decision on relaxations lightly
21 June,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
Traders and civil society of Jammu and Kashmir unanimously rejected the additional relief package sanctioned by the Central government for the floods that struck the state last September. The government had on Tuesday (June 16) approved a relief package worth rupees 24.37 billion for the state which is still trying to come to terms with the damage caused by the worst flooding in decades.
18 June,2015 11:51 AM ISTTraders in Jammu and Kashmir called for shutdown across the valley on Monday demanding relief for flood victims. Accusing the state government and the Centre of failing to rehabilitate victims of the devastating floods that submerged parts of Jammu and Kashmir exactly a year ago, the Kashmir Economic Alliance, a coalition of trade bodies, has called for a complete shutdown.
07 September,2015 11:34 AM ISTAt least eleven traders’ association on Thursday sought CBI probe into the role of FSSAI that shot into limelight after it banned the instant noodle Maggi.
02 October,2015 11:44 AM ISTFinance Minister Arun Jaitley lauded 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the agricultural production, adding that it will improve food quality and benefit the farmers.
02 March,2016 03:07 PM IST
A 37-year-old trader, Mahender, was shot dead near Seelampur metro station in Delhi last night. The businessman dealt with jeans manufacturing. Earlier also, the 37-year-old had been shot at. The police are investigating the matter. Details are yet awaited.
03 May,2016 12:15 PM ISTThe trader community in Karnataka is stressed after the Karnataka government on March 11 passed strict orders on banning plastic in the region.
18 May,2016 04:49 PM IST
A trader in the wholesale spices market of Vashi's APMC Market, Mumbai’s biggest mandi, has tested positive for COVID-19 causing panic among members. The mathadi workers union has decided to call for a market shut down on April 10, fearing for the safety of the over 12,000 workers at APMC. Watch the video for details.
09 April,2020 07:15 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
