HRAWI warns 90% of Maharashtra restaurants face closure under new COVID curbs

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India warns Maharashtra's COVID-19 restrictions effective April 5 will shutter nearly 90% of restaurants. Industry body urges state to compensate workers and waive statutory fees, taxes, and utility bills for operators facing devastation.

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

HRAWI warns Maharashtra's new COVID-19 curbs effective April 5 will force closure of nearly 90% of restaurants, devastating the hospitality industry. Association urges state to compensate employees and waive statutory fees, taxes, and utility bills for restaurateurs.

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