‘Didn’t expect such a dip in sales’

It won’t be business as usual at the 74-year-old commercial centre located in the heart of the Capital this year. Lack of parking space and façade refurbishment have taken away the gleam from this shopping destination.

It won’t be business as usual at the 74-year-old commercial centre located in the heart of the Capital this year. Lack of parking space and façade refurbishment have taken away the gleam from this shopping destination.

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“Though we don’t view the scaffolding as a negative feature, the current state of affairs have led to a decline in the number of shoppers visiting us,” said Atul Bhargava, president of New Delhi Traders’ Association.

The waning number of shoppers this year has led to cancellation of the annual winter shopping festival.

“We did anticipate a dip in sales, but not to this extent,” added Bhargava.

NDMC Spokesman Anand Tiwari said, “We have attempted to make sure that at least one part of the outer circle is available to the public at all times.”

Sunil Tickoo, general manager of QBA Bar and Restaurant, said, “Due to lack of parking and the general mess, visitors will definitely give coming to CP a second thought.”