<\/a>Maharashtra has taken a big step in the direction of enabling retail in the state. The\u00a0Maharashtra government\u00a0has allowed the shops and other establishments in the state to stay open seven days a week throughout the year. This will add up to the convenience factor of businesses, consumers as well and the economy of the state. 365 of business means 52 extra days of hope, excitement, profits and happiness! Let\u2019s have a sneak-peek at the benefits of this decision:<\/p>\n

To the Consumers:<\/b><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Convenience of shopping all year round.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 They need not resort to online shopping anymore due to weekly offs<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Customer complaints can be addressed personally on any day of the week<\/p>\n

To the Retailers:<\/b><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Opportunity for retailers in Maharashtra to harness their true potential<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No more hassle of applying for exemptions<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A chance at fair competition with the online giants<\/p>\n

To the Economy:<\/b><\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ample employment opportunities for the youth in Maharashtra, retail sector being one of the most employment generating sectors in the economy<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Boosts trade in the State.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 More days of shopping which will enhance more consumption and result in generating revenues<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Break even time can be achieved at a much earlier stage.<\/p>\n

However, the shops will have to comply with the statutory requirements laid down by the government:<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give employees a weekly off<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Working hours should be restricted to 9 hours a day and no more than 48 hours a week.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The shop employees must have a nine-hour duty with one-hour break<\/p>\n

4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Above all, women employees should be allowed to leave by 9.30pm<\/p>\n

5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Provide women employees with the lockers and resting areas, safety being their main concern<\/p>\n

6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Extra staff has to be appointed for extra days<\/p>\n

7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No children (under 14 years) should be employed, and all employees should have an ID card.<\/p>\n

In a bid to woo the working class and night owls, shops across the state will remain open up to 10pm, against the existing deadline of 8.30pm. Now we can surely say \u201cHappy days are here\u201d!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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