Families in Mumbai were seen preparing for the start of classes

Several parents were seen shopping for school uniforms and dresses for their children

Uniform stores in Dadar remained busy throughout the day, with customers purchasing new sets of uniforms, shoes, belts and other essential items required for school

Many parents preferred completing their purchases before the weekend ended

School bag shops also experienced brisk business

Students accompanied by their parents carefully selected backpacks, lunch bags, water bottles and other accessories for the upcoming term

Bookstores and stationery outlets across Dadar witnessed long queues as parents purchased textbooks, notebooks, drawing materials and other school supplies