Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Maharashtra Permits 24/7 Operations for Shops and Eateries
The Maharashtra government is allowing many businesses like restaurants, shops, and theaters to stay open all day and night.
This means you might be able to shop or eat at any time!
But, places that sell alcohol, like bars, still need to close at their regular times.
The goal is to help businesses, make things easier for people, and create more jobs.
Some people in the industry like the new rules, while others are asking why the government is doing this now.
Maharashtra government permits 24/7 operations for shops and commercial establishments.
Liquor-selling establishments are excluded from the 24/7 rule.
Employees must have a 24-hour rest period weekly.
The Hotel and Restaurant Association (HRAWI) supports the decision.
Aaditya Thackeray questions the change, citing an existing policy.
- Who
- Maharashtra government
- What
- Permitted 24/7 operation for shops and commercial establishments
- When
- October 1, 2025
- Where
- Maharashtra
- Why
- To provide greater operational flexibility and improve consumer convenience
Aaditya Thackeray's View
HRAWI's View
Policy Implementation
Aaditya Thackeray's View
Aaditya Thackeray stated the policy has been in place since January 2020 and questions the reissuance.
HRAWI's View
HRAWI welcomes the decision, expecting it will increase operational flexibility and job creation.
- Policy Change
- Shops and commercial establishments can operate 24/7
- Exemptions
- Liquor-selling establishments are excluded
- Employee Rest
- Employees must have a 24-hour weekly rest period
- GR Date
- October 1, 2025
- Industry Reaction
- HRAWI supports the decision
