Days after food deliveries in the city were restricted to between 7 am and 8 pm, the BMC on Wednesday said they will be allowed 24/7. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray assured the agitated traders that their grievances will be discussed with the Cabinet. This has given a ray of hope to the traders, who demand that businesses be allowed on the weekdays.

Thackeray held an online meeting with representatives of several trading and retailers associations on Wednesday. They want the state government to allow non-essential services to stay open from Monday to Friday, otherwise their business would take a massive hit. They are willing to remain shut during the weekends.