The ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes appears to be hitting businesses across all quarters. Mumbai’s street-side joints, which spring up only at night, haven’t been spared of the ordeal. According to owners, who run these popular food joints, the shortage of paper currency has caused a huge blow to them, as the number of customers has dropped to half in the last one week. Reason: Neither the owners, nor the customers, can procure change at that time of the hour.

mid-day went on a post midnight food-trail to check on these eateries. With business at an all-time low, most stall-owners had a similar story to share.