Connaught Place retailers face early closures as Delhi protest curbs disrupt access

Security restrictions in central Delhi prompted Connaught Place shops, offices and restaurants to close by 6.30 pm, while internet curbs and 17 Metro station closures constrained customer and staff mobility.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 19:10 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Protest-related security restrictions in central Delhi prompted an advisory for Connaught Place shops, offices and restaurants to close early, while internet shutdowns and 17 Metro station closures disrupted customer access and retail operations.

Why this matters

The access disruption follows New Delhi Traders Association's push for NDMC to cut high-street property tax from 25% of rent to MCD-aligned 2-3%.

Footfall is steady, with 455 signals in the past 90 days; no QoQ change figure is provided.