NASHIK

City Centre Mall is one of the oldest and most popular recreational hubs in Nashik city. Located centrally, it blends shopping with entertainment, offering local and international brands under one roof. Constantly upgrading to keep up with new trends, the mall provides residents a metropolitan shopping experience within their own city. After exploring street markets, locals often head here to unwind, dine, or enjoy a relaxed day with family and friends.

Gandhi Cloth Market, named after Mahatma Gandhi, is the central textile marketplace in Malegaon, a town known for its longstanding association with the textile industry. Many neighbourhoods in Malegaon have their own old textile mills, which supply fabrics locally and to markets across the region.

The market resembles Nashik’s Shalimar Market in its layout, with five to six narrow alleys branching off from a main road. Shops and stalls line both sides of the road, predominantly selling garments and fabrics. A wide variety of clothing items are available here, including handkerchiefs, towels, bedsheets, frocks, burkas, kurtis, and shirts. The market caters largely to the clothing preferences of the Muslim community, while also offering textiles such as khadi, cotton, silk, and embroidered fabrics.

Buyers from Malegaon as well as nearby talukas frequently visit Gandhi Cloth Market for its affordability, variety, and locally produced fabrics, making it a key commercial hub in the region’s textile trade.

Kidwai Road Market in Malegaon, popularly known as Chor Bazaar, is a bustling marketplace known for its second-hand and refurbished goods, especially electronics like mobile phones. Located in the heart of Malegaon, it earned its nickname due to the long-standing belief that stolen items were once sold here. However, most shops today operate legally, dealing in used products, hardware, textiles, and ready-made garments.

The market offers a wide variety of goods, including machinery, household items, accessories, clothing, and Malegaon’s famous textiles. Bargaining is a common part of the shopping experience, and many visitors come here looking for deals and unique finds. A noticeable trend is the high number of Muslim shopkeepers, and during Ramzan, customers often find better prices as sellers avoid bargaining out of religious practice.

Crowds peak on weekends and during festivals, making the market lively and energetic. It attracts local residents, visitors from nearby talukas, and occasional tourists interested in exploring Malegaon's commercial culture. Despite its informal reputation, Kidwai Road Market plays an important role in the local economy and community life.

Saraf Bazaar in Panchavati is Nashik’s most renowned gold market, bustling with locals and tourists year-round. Known for its concentration of jewellery stores, the market offers a wide selection of ornaments (from necklaces and rings to custom-made pieces) at competitive prices. Nashik’s reputation for gold craftsmanship is rooted in this bazaar. Alongside jewellery, Saraf Bazaar is also known for selling the city’s signature chivda grapes, popular for their unique sweet and sour taste.

Shalimar Market in Nashik is a vibrant street market located in the city, east of the Central Bus Stand. Named after the nearby Shalimar locality, the market caters to a diverse population, offering a wide range of affordable goods for shoppers from all economic backgrounds.

The market is known for its extensive collection of clothing, footwear, handbags, and ladies’ accessories. Stalls and shops line both sides of the road, creating a narrow central walkway often crowded with buyers. Behind many of the stalls are established showrooms, including outlets of luxury brands, making the market a mix of street-side commerce and formal retail. Vendors often attract customers with offers like “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” or flat rates such as “2 for ₹200,” calling out deals to draw crowds.

Shalimar Market is especially popular among locals looking for fashionable clothes at low prices. Strong bargaining skills are essential here, as sellers typically quote high initial prices. Some permanent stalls even offer exchange guarantees, although in practice, few buyers return due to distance or cost. Nonetheless, the assurance helps build trust.

A major concern in the market is congestion. The narrow lanes, constant foot traffic, and limited open space lead to overcrowding, which in turn contributes to litter accumulation and poor hygiene. Despite these challenges, the market remains a central shopping hub in Nashik, known for its energy, variety, and accessibility.

Sharadchandra Pawar Market Yard in Pimpalgaon-Baswant, Nashik, is Asia’s largest onion market, established in 1996. Spanning 145 acres, it is named after former Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Sharad Pawar. The market is a major hub for the auction of onions and also trades in fruits like pomegranates and grapes.

The yard is well-equipped with infrastructure to support both farmers and traders. It includes committee offices, shaded rest areas, food stalls, washrooms, and toilets. The entire market is managed by an elected committee made up of salaried employees and senior officers who oversee operations and handle grievances.

Farmers from across the region transport their produce to the yard using Mahindra pickups and tractors. On arrival, vehicles are issued entry coupons and parked in designated areas, typically in separate queues for pickups and tractors. The auction process follows a first-come, first-served system. Traders walk between vehicles, inspect the onion quality, and place bids accordingly.

Once a deal is finalized, the farmer drives the vehicle to the trader’s warehouse, where the produce is weighed and unloaded. Payments are made within 24 hours, typically in cash, ensuring timely compensation for the farmers. Despite its reputation as an onion market, the yard plays a key role in the trade of other horticultural produce as well, contributing significantly to Nashik’s agrarian economy.

The Tibetan Market in Sahjeevan Colony, Nashik city is a vibrant street market known for its affordable clothing and winter wear. It draws shoppers with its variety of fashion products, particularly jackets, sweaters, and casual wear. The market is also lined with food stalls serving spicy vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, adding to its lively atmosphere. With its budget-friendly prices and wide selection, Tibetan Market remains a go-to spot for both seasonal shopping and street food in Nashik.