Nagpur: The ongoing curfew in key business areas of Nagpur, imposed after the recent riots, has severely impacted trade, causing daily losses estimated between ₹200 to ₹250 crore. Concerned about the prolonged shutdown, a delegation from the Nagpur Chamber of Commerce, led by its President Kailash Jogani, met Police Commissioner Dr Ravinder Kumar Singal on Thursday to discuss the situation.

During the meeting, the delegation expressed concerns over the three-day closure of businesses and urged authorities to ease restrictions. Responding to the concerns, Commissioner Singal informed the delegation that curfew had been partially lifted in several areas. He confirmed that restrictions were completely removed in Nandanvan Police Station Zone 4 and Kapilnagar Police Station Zone 5, while curfew would continue in sensitive areas for a few more days.

He assured traders that efforts were underway to restore normalcy and emphasized that the police administration was working diligently to maintain law and order. He also acknowledged the cooperation of both the public and the business community in ensuring a smooth transition back to normal trade operations.

The Nagpur Chamber of Commerce delegation included:

• Kailash Jogani– President

• Narayan Toshniwal– President, Wholesale Cloth & Yarn Merchants Association, Gandhibagh, Nagpur

• Govind Pasari– Past President

• Pradip Jaju– Vice President

• Tarun Nirban– Vice President

• Vijay Jaiswal– Secretary

• Vasant Paliwal– Member

• Sanjay Pandey– Member

As the situation gradually improves, traders remain hopeful that business activities in Nagpur will resume fully in the coming days.