HRAWI: Maharashtra dine-in ban will shutter 90% of restaurants

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India warns fresh COVID curbs banning dine-in will force 90% of Maharashtra restaurants to close, as takeaway and delivery cannot cover rent, salaries and statutory costs. Body is pressing for rollback plus fee waivers, tax relief and loan moratoriums.

— Filed Mon, 25 May, 2026, 02:27 IST · Source Moneycontrol · News Web · Updated

HRAWI warns fresh Maharashtra COVID curbs banning dine-in will force 90% of restaurants to shut, as takeaway/delivery alone cannot cover rent, salaries and statutory costs. Body seeks rollback plus fee waivers, tax relief and loan moratoriums.

Why this matters

HRAWI repeats its 90% closure warning, escalating pressure on Maharashtra to roll back COVID-era dine-in restrictions and offer financial relief to operators struggling with fixed costs.

Footfall signals steady at 58 in last 90 days, with dine-in curbs now a key downside risk.