Over 297 APMC markets across Maharashtra were shut on Monday, after the state government’s decision to make alterations in the Mathadi Workers Act 1969, did not go down too well with the wholesale market loaders. The break in supply of vegetables and fruits pushed up the prices in the retail market.

Retailers across the city increased the price of fruits and vegetables after the APMC market remained closed on Monday. Pics/Atul Kamble and Sameer Markande