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Shopping in Delhi

Gemstones, carpets, antique furniture, handicrafts, fabrics, spices… Delhi is a paradise for shoppers. Be prepared to haggle and remember that everything, apart from goods stocked in government-run shops, is open to negotiation.

Key areas: 

One of Delhi's most upmarket shopping areas is Khan Market. Expect international brands from Reebok and Adidas to alluring ethnic stores. Among the best are Amrapali, a jewellery emporium, and Anokhi, specialising in hand-printed fabrics and modern ethnic wear.

Located in south Delhi, Hauz Khas Village has upmarket furniture, antiques and art shops, along with hip boutiques. The government-run Central Cottage Industries Emporium, on Janpath is well stocked with a wide assortment of handicrafts, textiles and jewellery. The State Emporiums on Baba Kharak Singh Marg showcase products from all over India.

Markets: 

The bazaars that surround Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi offer a colourful, heaving and chaotic slice of Delhi life. This is the Old Town’s famed shopping strip leading off to a labyrinthine maze of shops selling everything from fish and poultry to second-hand household products, gemstones, turbans, textiles and even spare car parts. Main Bazaar at Paharganj is the place to pick up cheap t-shirts and more. The covered Gadodial Market is the wholesale spice market, a riot of colour and smells, while Chawri Bazaar is packed with shops specialising in wholesale paper ware as well as copper and brass figurines.

Shopping centres: 

Select CITYWALK is a sprawling behemoth in Sakhet stocking everything from clothes to homeware. Landscaped exteriors, a cinema, restaurants, bars and cafés offer additional distractions. Other shopping malls in Delhi include Ansal Plaza near the South Extension and Metro Walk Mall, which features an amusement park.

Opening hours: 

Most shops in Delhi tend to open around 1000 and close between 1800 and 1900. Some shops close on Sunday.

Tax information: 

VAT is charged at a standard rate of 12.5% in India – officially. However, in practice, it's only likely that you'll pay this, except in the more expensive shops, hotels and restaurants.

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