HRAWI Welcomes Maha Government’s Landmark Decision Allowing Shops & Hotels To Operate 24/7

Mumbai, Oct 03: Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI in its 75th year of service to the hospitality industry, has wholeheartedly welcomed the Government of Maharashtra’s decision permitting shops, hotels, restaurants, and other establishments across the State to operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The decision, announced vide Circular No. Mudrank-1225/ Pra. Kra. 154/ Kaamgar-10 dated 1st October 2025, is a landmark development that will significantly enhance ease of doing business.

“This decision empowers businesses with greater operational flexibility while directly benefiting local communities through job creation. It is a reform that recognizes the needs of the industry and will have far-reaching positive implications. This step is especially pertinent to Mumbai’s aspiration of becoming a truly global city and perfectly complements the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047,” says Mr Jimmy Shaw, President, HRAWI.

The Association expressed its confidence that the measure will not only boost the hospitality and retail sectors but will also reinforce Maharashtra’s position as one of India’s premier investment and tourism destinations.

“HRAWI commends the Maharashtra Government for this visionary reform. Allowing round-the-clock operations will create immense opportunities in terms of employment generation, improved consumer convenience, and increased tourism inflows,” says Mr Pradeep Shetty, Spokesperson, HRAWI. "While the relaxation currently excludes excise-licensed establishments serving or selling liquor (FL–II and other excise outlets), HRAWI believes that extending similar flexibility to these establishments would further strengthen the industry. We remain optimistic that this consideration will be taken up in due course. The move, nevertheless, is a progressive step towards strengthening Maharashtra’s economy and tourism potential," he adds.

As one of the oldest and most respected trade bodies in the country, HRAWI reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the State Government in ensuring the successful implementation of this progressive initiative.

About the Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI is a 75 years old Association of Hotels and Restaurants in Western India. Its members include Restaurants and Hotels up to 5-Star Deluxe categories. With membership base spread across Western India, HRAWI covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and is considered to be the voice of the Hospitality Industry. The association is part of the national body of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), located in New Delhi, which was originally founded in Mumbai in 1950 by the late Mr J.R.D. Tata.