Author: Saksham Arora

Porcelain plates shine beneath crowded shop lights, towers of colourful bowls rise above narrow counters, and shopkeepers carefully unwrap dinner…

Silk borders shimmer beneath bright showroom lights, shopkeepers unfold sarees across long counters, and layers of Banarasi, Kanjeevaram and chiffon…

Battery-operated cars flash their headlights, colourful dolls cover shop walls, and boxes of puzzles, blocks and board games rise almost…

Music systems thump inside parked cars, LED screens glow across shop counters, seat covers are stretched into place, and technicians…

Delhi’s cosmetic wholesale lanes sparkle long before the products reach salon mirrors or retail shelves. Cartons of lipsticks are opened…

Delhi’s cycle markets have a rhythm of their own. Rows of colourful children’s bicycles stand beside rugged mountain bikes, mechanics…

Delhi’s dry-fruit markets become especially lively before weddings, festivals and the winter season. Open sacks of almonds and walnuts fill…

Delhi’s electronic markets feel like enormous workshops where something is always being sold, tested or repaired. One lane may be…

Delhi’s fabric markets look like giant colour palettes brought to life. Rolls of cotton rise from shop floors, shimmering silks…

Large silver rohu lie across beds of crushed ice, prawns are cleaned beside crowded counters, and traders call out prices…