Gandhi Nagar Market: Find Everything From Shirts To Dupattas Starting INR 30

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Street shopping in Delhi is one of the most exhausting yet exciting activities, and no one, especially a shopping enthusiast like myself, can pass up such a fun opportunity. In my hunt for low-cost shops, I stumbled across Gandhi Nagar in the trans-Yamuna region, which is Asia's largest readymade garment and textile market. Many Sarojini and Janpath fans are still unaware that such names exist. But this market deserves to be in the spotlight as well because I bet you're going to love it. 

There are plenty of stalls, emporiums, and shops selling Western and Indian wear, belts, footwear, and other items. Explore and find what works best within your budget. Most will do so because prices start at as low as INR 30. After strolling in this HUGE market for a couple of hours, I found the top 10 shops that you should really go and check out.

LBB Tip: The market is closed on Mondays and is pretty much crowded on the weekends, so plan your visit accordingly. Also, will recommend you to not take your car inside (if you're planning to come by car), since the streets are narrow and almost always congested. 

How to Reach: The best way to reach here is via metro. 

Nearest Metro Station: Seelampur (Red Line)

Vardhman Garments

This is one of the emporiums that is right on the main road, so there's no need to worry about getting lost in the narrow paths. The store offers three to four storeys filled with a wide range of kurtas, suit sets in various materials, colours, and designs, casual tops, trousers, palazzos, and even cosy night suits. On another note, it is a wholesale market, so if you're looking for some retail therapy, you'll either have to convince them to purchase a single piece or pass this one up, which is fine because the market has lots of other options.

Timings: 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 310 for Kurtis (min. order = 2)

Balaji Outfits

Balaji Outfits is located in one of the many tiny lanes in the Gandhi Nagar market, so you'll need to hunt around for it, but the effort will be worthwhile. It's a cosy, tiny shop packed with adorable shirt dresses, co-ords, and tops, mostly in summery fabrics and pastel shades. They sell both wholesale and retail! 

Timings: 9 AM to 8 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 450 (min. order = no bar)

Retail Price: Starts At INR 500

Arpit Collections

Arpit Collections is yet another great store in the Jain Mandir Gali that deals in stunning ethnic apparel. Kurtis are available in a limitless variety at the store. They come in bandhani and block prints, and some are embellished with thread embroidery, mirror work, and more. Apart from Kurtis, you could also take a look at their suits and gowns, which are just as gorgeous.

Timings: 10:30 AM to 8 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 145 for Kurtis (min. order = 4)

Retail Price: Starts At INR 500

Manmohan Saree Kendra

This shop has some of the nicest people I have come across in the market. They cater to each customer properly despite the rush coming through. So, if you are a picky one who takes their sweet time to decide what would work best, this is the shop to go. While the shop has "Saree" in its name, they also sell a lot of stitched lehengas, unstitched suits, and kurtis. Mostly embroidered and loud pieces, but hey, if you like yourself a striking look, there you go! 

Timings: 11 AM to 8 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 200 (min. order = 12)

Retail Price: Starts At INR 250

Radhey Cosmetics

Although it seems like any other cosmetic shop in your neighbourhood, this is the place to go if you want to buy bangle sets in bulk, perhaps for a gathering where you and your friends decide to wear the same colour? Alternatively, you can purchase a set separately; the price remains rather reasonable. Aside from that, the shop sells a variety of beauty products such as nail polish, moisturiser, and bindis. 

Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM 

Wholesale Price: Bangle Sets Start At INR 30 (min. order = 10) | Bindis Start At INR 8 (min. order = 24)

Retail Price: Bangles Sets Start At INR 50 | Bindis Start At INR 10

Amit Collection

Tops at INR 90. Yes, you heard that right. Well, this is their wholesale prize but the upside is that you can take a minimum of four products which can be of different sizes. So, whether it is for twinning with your fam (they sell kids' sizes too) or you want to match with your besties, you can choose this option. The good news is that retail sales are also available. The store has tops, Kurtis, co-ords, all-things casual majorly. 

Timings: 10 AM to 8 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 90 (min. order = 4)

Retail Price: Starts At INR 150

Lovely Dupatta

The shop lives up to its name, as the dupattas are truly lovely. The store can be seen on the main road, and a relatively tiny trail leads to the side, which is filled with beautiful dupattas. You can name a print, a colour, or any other category, and the seller will come up with a limitless number of options. To add to its allure, the shop also sells warm woollen stoles and shawls as well.

Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 60 (min. order = 6)

Retail Price: Starts At INR 100

Jhonny Footwear

The footwear selection of Jhonny Footwear is worth checking out, really. They sell for women, men, and even kids of different age groups. There are several types of flats and sandals available for both children and women, ranging from casual to fancy. For men, they even keep a range of formal loafers and derbies at prices that won't burn a hole in your pocket.

Timings: 8 AM to 10 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 250 For Women, INR 250 For Men, And INR 150 For Kids

Retail Price: Starts At INR 450 For Women, INR 450 For Men, And INR 250 For Kids 

Amit Collection

Yes, Amit is a rather popular name in the Gandhi Nagar market, along with Vardhman and Arpit. This store specialises in jeans, trousers, polo t-shirts, Bermuda shorts, and shirts of all kinds. If you have impeccable bargaining skills, you can really score some great pieces at super-great prices here. 

Timings: 10:30 AM to 9 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 380 For Jeans And INR 260 For Shirts (min. order = 6)

Retail Price: Starts At INR 650 For Jeans and INR 350 For Shirts

Jai Jinendra Traders

Jai Jinendra Traders manufactures and wholesales a wide assortment of festive Indian wear, including sharara suits, lehenga cholis, and three-piece suits. Being in this shop would feel like you're in Chandni Chowk. Sadly, they're pretty strict about not selling in retail. However, if you are looking for some really good outfit inspiration then you can definitely check them out (maybe even click a picture to see if a similar design is available elsewhere). 

Timings: 8 AM to 7 PM 

Wholesale Price: Starts At INR 695 For A Three-Piece Suit (min. order = 4)

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