Shopping in Delhi#Wholesale Markets

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Delhi has been, since historical times, a favoured destination for shoppers.

Below is a list of well known shopping markets and malls Delhi NCR.File: A shop at Paranthe Wali Gali, Delhi, India.jpg

Retail markets

  • Connaught Place (CP),{{cite web|title=Shopping in Delhi|url=http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/shopping/index.jsp|website=delhitourism.gov.in/|access-date=15 May 2015}}, officially known as Rajiv Chowk including Janpath and Palika Bazaar: Connaught Place stands as one of the most prestigious commercial markets in the world. With rents surpassing Rs 9,000 per square foot, it is ranked among the top ten most expensive marketplaces globally.{{cite news |title=Who built Delhi's Connaught Place? Lesser-known facts you need to know |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/who-built-delhis-connaught-place-lesser-known-facts-you-need-to-know/photostory/109642976.cms?picid=109642985 |access-date=30 April 2024 |agency=etimes.in |publisher=Bennet, Coleman & Co. Ltd. |date=28 April 2024}} CP hosts esteemed media firms, government offices, and banks. As the city's primary Central Business District (CBD), it pulsates with business and cultural vitality.
  • Chandni Chowk: A market planned by Jahanara Begum, daughter of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, dates back to the mid-17th century. Historically, it had shops known for silverwork. In the contemporary context, the main street retains its chaotic charm, while the labyrinthine bazaars branching off offer a diverse shopping experience for items ranging from tiffin tins to saris, spices to gold jewelry. The area also boasts a vibrant street food scene, providing an opportunity to savor local treats.{{cite web |last1=Roller |first1=Sarah |title=Chandni Chowk |url=https://www.historyhit.com/locations/chandni-chowk/ |website=historyhit.com/ |publisher=History Hit |access-date=3 December 2023}}
  • Karol Bagh
  • Paharganj
  • Sarojini Nagar
  • Khan Market – Most expensive retail location in India, in terms of per square feet rental.{{cite news|title=Delhi's Khan Market is India's most expensive retail location|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-19/news/56265351_1_khan-market-expensive-retail-location-causeway-bay|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141122001454/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-19/news/56265351_1_khan-market-expensive-retail-location-causeway-bay|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 November 2014|access-date=15 May 2015|agency=PTI|work=The Economic Times|date=19 November 2014|location=New Delhi}}
  • Lajpat Nagar
  • Dilli Haat, INA and Pitampura – Government-run emporiums showcasing a rotating cast of regional artists and their crafts, such as bamboo & cane jewellery, hand-carved wooden articles and papier-mache animals.{{cite news|last1=Sachs|first1=Andrea|title=In India, surrendering to Delhi's market madness|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/travel/in-india-surrendering-to-delhis-market-madness/2015/04/30/15ff52c2-d1a5-11e4-ab77-9646eea6a4c7_story.html|access-date=15 May 2015|work=The Washington Post|date=30 April 2015}}
  • Hauz Khas Village Market.{{cite web|title=Hauz Khas Village|url=http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/delhi/shopping/arts-crafts/hauz-khas-village|website=lonelyplanet.com|access-date=15 May 2015}}
  • South Extension
  • Meharchand Market
  • Nehru Place
  • Daryaganj
  • Gandhi Nagar
  • Rajouri Garden
  • Tilak Nagar Central Market
  • Rani Bagh
  • Kamla Nagar

Wholesale markets

  • Sadar Bazar: Often considered to be the largest wholesale market in Asia,{{cite web |last1=Saini |first1=Nupur |title=Sadar Bazar Market – ... |url=https://www.magicbricks.com/blog/sadar-bazaar-market/129795.html |website=magicbricks.com |publisher=Magicbricks |access-date=28 April 2024}} the market deals primarily in general utilities, household items, jewelry, toys, fashion accessories, textiles & garments, electronics, stationery, artifacts, handicrafts, spices, dry fruits, food items, books, and novels.{{cite web |title=Wholesale Market in Delhi |url=https://www.herofincorp.com/blog/wholesale-market-in-delhi |website=herofincorp.com |publisher=Hero FinCorp |access-date=30 April 2024}} Though the market operates mainly on a wholesale basis, it also caters to the needs of a few retail shoppers. The market is closed on Sunday.{{cite web |title=Top 10 Wholesale markets in Delhi |url=https://www.billclap.com/blog/top-10-wholesale-markets-in-delhi |website=billclap.com |publisher=Billclap |access-date=30 April 2024}} In 2023, Indiatimes ranked Sadar Bazar among the world's most iconic markets.{{cite web |title=World's most iconic markets |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/web-stories/worlds-most-iconic-markets/photostory/98630645.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=30 April 2024 |date=14 March 2023}}
  • Gandhi Nagar, Delhi
  • Okhla Mandi
  • Mehrauli
  • Chandni Chowk
  • Khari Baoli
  • Ghanta Ghar
  • Bhajanpura

Shopping malls

=Delhi=

  • Select Citywalk, Saket
  • Metro Walk, Rohini
  • Ansal Plaza, Andrews Ganj
  • [https://pacificmalls.in/tagore-garden Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden]
  • [https://pacificmalls.in/nsp Pacific Mall NSP, Pitampura]
  • Pacific D21 Mall, Dwarka
  • [https://pacificmalls.in/jasola Pacific Mall, Jasola]
  • Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj
  • Reliance Mall, Dwarka
  • Reliance Mall, Vikaspuri
  • Unity One Mall, Shahdara
  • V3S Mall, Laxmi Nagar

=Gurgaon=

  • Ambience Mall, NH8
  • M3M Urbana Premium, Sector 67
  • AIRIA Mall, Sector 68
  • Adree City Mall, Sector 52
  • Ansal Plaza, Palam Vihar

= Noida =

=Faridabad=

  • [https://pacificmalls.in/the-mall-of-faridabad The Mall of Faridabad], NIT
  • Crown Interiorz Mall, Sector 35

=Ghaziabad=

  • Pacific Mall, Sahibabad
  • Shipra Mall, Indirapuram
  • Mahagun Metro Mall, Vaishali

=Greater Noida=

  • Gaur City Mall, Noida Extension
  • Omaxe Connaught Place Mall, Beta 2

See also

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