Shopping Street
The iconic wholesale and retail hub of Sowcarpet in George Town, Mint Street has been the commercial heart of Chennai's Gujarati, Marwari, and Jain trading communities for over a century. Famous for textiles, spices, dry fruits, and festive shopping.
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (peak activity mornings)
Mint Street, Sowcarpet, George Town
Highlights
- Wholesale textiles and fabric merchants
- Dry fruits, spices, and Rajasthani snacks
- Festival and wedding shopping destination
- Jain and Gujarati community's commercial centre
- Narrow lanes packed with wholesale and retail shops
Popular Brands & Stores
Wholesale textile merchantsDry fruit and spice tradersRajasthani and Gujarati snack shopsPuja items and festive decoration stores
Location
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