Delhi Traders Warn Protests Could Cause Rs 10,000-Crore Loss By Diwali

What happened: Delhi traders warned that protests at Ramlila Maidan could cause losses for wholesale markets near the site in the weeks before Diwali. Key numbers: Traders cited a possible Rs 10,000-crore loss by Diwali. Why it matters: Traders say the location is the problem, since Ramlila Maidan is close to Sadar Bazar, Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli and Chawri Bazar, where the pre-Diwali weeks are crucial for sales and deliveries.

Delhi traders warn protests could cause Rs 10,000-crore loss by Diwali.

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