The state will wait for another two days to take a decision on whether standalone shops in Maharashtra can open or not. This, despite a statement by the Ministry of Home Affairs allowing for the same. The state government hasn't issued any circular regarding the same and more clarity on the issue is expected on Monday. The municipal corporations in the MMR region are awaiting the state's order.

In a statement on Friday night, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs declared that all standalone and neighbourhood shops and the shops inside residential complexes would be allowed to remain open so long as they kept only 50 per cent of the workforce and ensured social distancing. However, markets and shopping malls would still be shut. This is an amendment to the April 15 guidelines on lockdown measures, so it can be implemented any time but the final decision would have to be taken by various state governments.