Delhi’s festive season business is expected to reach nearly ₹2.5 lakh crore from Navratri through Christmas, according to the Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh, as markets across the capital report increased activity and traders call for uninterrupted security, traffic management and administrative support.
The estimate covers the period from Sharadiya Navratri through Durga Puja, Dussehra, Karva Chauth, Bhai Dooj, Diwali, Chhath, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Christmas. The Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh said the season could provide a substantial boost to traders, employees, transporters and their families.
The estimate was attributed to the organisation’s president, Devraj Baweja, and senior vice-president, Rajendra Kapoor. In its appeal, the trade body urged political parties and organisations to avoid protests, sit-ins and demonstrations during the festive period, saying disruptions could affect business activity, employment and household livelihoods.
The organisation said the projected trade would strengthen Delhi’s economic base and support a wide network connected to retail markets. The source report did not provide a sector-wise division of the estimate or explain the methodology used to calculate the ₹2.5 lakh crore projection.
The trade body also asked the Delhi government and police administration to maintain security in market areas and ensure smooth traffic movement. These demands are particularly relevant during the festive period, when shopping districts typically experience higher visitor volumes and increased movement of goods and delivery vehicles. The organisation did not identify specific markets or traffic corridors requiring intervention.
The Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh further requested a practical approach to GST-related paperwork and other compliance procedures during the festive season. It said minor documentation errors should, where possible, be addressed after the season rather than through measures that could disrupt trading activity. The request was framed as a way to prevent avoidable interruptions for businesses during the peak sales period.
The organisation also called for closer monitoring of what it described as misleading discounts and unfair trading practices by e-commerce companies. It said oversight was necessary to protect traditional markets and small traders competing during the festive shopping season.
The report said the start of Sharadiya Navratri had brought renewed activity to Delhi’s markets and temples. It also stated that police and security agencies had maintained a peaceful environment in the capital after concerns linked to threatened protests on Saturday. No specific incident, market closure or disruption was identified in the supplied report.
The festive trading period will now depend on market security, traffic arrangements, compliance enforcement and the ability of businesses and transport networks to handle increased demand. The Delhi government and police administration have been asked by the trade body to ensure these arrangements through the festival calendar.
