The Maharashtra Government on Friday allowed restaurants and shops in the state to remain open till 1 am and 11 pm, respectively. Up until now, restaurants were allowed to remain open only till 11 pm, while shops could remain open till 10 pm.
“We are absolutely thrilled with the Maharashtra government’s decision to allow restaurants to operate till 1 am. The extension will definitely be a boost for businesses and encourage several restaurants to reopen, which have continued to remain shut since the Covid-induced lockdown,” said Pradeep Shetty, senior vice president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association Of Western India (HRAWI).
“This move is most welcome as it has the potential to generate anywhere between Rs 50 crore to Rs 75 crore revenue, per day, for the industry,” added Shetty.
The Maharashtra government has extended COVID-19 lockdown in the state till February 28.