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.
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.