Electronic stores at Mulund saw significant rise in footfalls over the past week as shoppers thronged to make the most of the 50 per cent discount offered. Sales, too, recorded a jump of 25-40 per cent. Pic/Sameer Markande

As the clock struck 12 on Friday night, Mumbaikars thronged malls and stores across the city offering 'Mahurat Shopping' to customers until 2 am. In these two hours, people could buy the usual household items at discounts that fluctuated depending on the products bought.