The electronics and electrical market of Kolkata, around Chandni Chowk metro station between Esplanade and Bowbazar. Audio equipment, components, cameras, mobile phones, lighting and cables, in a dense cluster of small shops and arcades.
Inside the market
The sections, the shops and what each one sells| Name | Where | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics arcades | Chandni Chowk | Components, audio equipment, cameras and accessories. |
| Mobile phone market | Chandni Chowk | Handsets, parts and repair. |
| Lighting and electrical shops | Chandni Chowk, Bentinck Street | Fittings, wire and cable. |
| Bag and luggage stalls | Chandni Chowk | A parallel trade in the same lanes. |
| Bentinck Street | adjoining | Shoes, leather and Chinese-origin businesses. |
| Sabir’s1930s | Chandni Chowk | Rezala and Mughlai, in the middle of the market. |
| New Market1874 | a short walk | The retail market at Esplanade. |
Worth knowing before you go
- Trade pricing. Know the specification before you ask.
- Counterfeit accessories exist; buy from established shops and take the bill.
- Weekdays; the market is quiet on Sunday.
- Chandni Chowk metro is inside the market.
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