HRAWI warns 90% of Maharashtra restaurants face closure under new COVID curbs

Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India warns Maharashtra's COVID-19 restrictions effective April 5 will shutter nearly 90% of restaurants. Industry body urges state to compensate workers and waive statutory fees, taxes, and utility bills for operators facing devastation.

— FiledMon, 25 May, 2026, 02:27 IST·First seen Mon, 25 May, 2026, 02:26 IST·Source Moneycontrol · News Web

What happened

HRAWI warns Maharashtra's new COVID-19 curbs effective April 5 will force closure of nearly 90% of restaurants, devastating the hospitality industry.

Key facts

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Why this matters

Distressed restaurant assets and prime hospitality real estate in Maharashtra will hit the market within weeks—line up bridge capital and target consolidation plays at trough valuations.

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