An all-India bandh called by traders to protest against foreign direct investment in retail evoked partial to complete response.

Some of the markets in the national capital remained closed. BJP has also joined the traders' protest by organising marches and burnt effigies of several leaders belonging to the ruling party.

In Maharashtra, small and medium traders in various part of the state, including Mumbai, kept their shops shut. Major markets of grain, fruits and vegetables, onion and potato and 'kirana' have observed bandh.

Shop owners in Tamil Nadu downed their shutters protesting against Centre's decision. The famous Koyambedu Vegetable Market in Chennai was also closed for the day as a mark of protest.

In Andhra Pradesh, the CPI joined the traders in their protests as part of the nation-wide stir against over FDI in retail sector.

In Assam, Fancy Bazar, the business district of the state, and North East region, along with other markets was closed in response to the Bharat Vyapar bandh. However, shops in many other areas of the state were open.

The bandh evoked little response in Bihar with shops in major markets remaining open. However, many private schools remained closed as a precautionary measure. The ruling NDA in Bihar has extended support to the bandh while Congress and LJP are opposed.