Hero Image

Businesses open but see little action

Hyderabad: Eid-Ul-Fitr was a subdued affair for commercial establishments as most people adhered to the ‘No Eid shopping’ movement.

Although shopkeepers opened their establishments just few days ahead of Eid, many said that they could barely make 10 per cent of overall sales as there were only a few buyers.

Most apparel and footwear stores witnessed low footfall this festive season.

“We opened our shop on Friday with a hope that buyers would come during the weekend. However, the footfall was lesser than what we expected,” said Satyanarayana, who owns an apparel store in Abids.

The streets of Lad Bazaar and Pathergatti, which were buzzing with buyers, were shut by 7 pm on Sunday. On normal days, these markets don’t have an inch of space to move around. While sales at mutton shops were slightly better, small traders selling religious skull caps, Ittar and perfumes, Vermicelli among other products that witness high sales during Ramzaan, were severely hit due to restrictions and dip in customers.

“Every year, I earn almost Rs 10,000 every day during Ramzaan. This year, I could barely make Rs 3,000. Most orders were from my close family and friends who ordered on call and I delivered them ahead of Eid after restrictions were eased in the city,” said Mohammed Aabid, a perfume seller near Mozamjahi market.

READ ON APP