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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai’s iconic Asiatic store at Churchgate shuts temporarily after 48 years

Updated On: 31 July, 2025 09:59 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

After nearly five decades of service, Asiatic Store, one of Mumbai’s most well-known stationery and book shops, on Thursday temporarily closed its doors for renovation. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Located near Churchgate station, the popular shop has been a favourite among students, professionals, and book lovers for 48 years. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Located near Churchgate station, the popular shop has been a favourite among students, professionals, and book lovers for 48 years. Pics/Shadab Khan
Asiatic has long been a go-to destination for anything and everything -- from crockery, jewellery, stationery, and food to apparel, bags, leather goods, and even a popular photography studio

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Asiatic has long been a go-to destination for anything and everything -- from crockery, jewellery, stationery, and food to apparel, bags, leather goods, and even a popular photography studio

On Thursday, the store announced that it will shut from 31 July to undergo much-needed repairs and upgrades

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On Thursday, the store announced that it will shut from 31 July to undergo much-needed repairs and upgrades

Known for its wide range of office supplies, textbooks, art materials, and unique gifts, Asiatic Store has built a strong and loyal customer base over the years

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Known for its wide range of office supplies, textbooks, art materials, and unique gifts, Asiatic Store has built a strong and loyal customer base over the years

On Thursday night, most staffers were busy packing up

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On Thursday night, most staffers were busy packing up

Asiatic is going in for renovation and is expected to reopen in about five months

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Asiatic is going in for renovation and is expected to reopen in about five months

The mezzanine floor, which housed the apparel section and the photography studio, had banners redirecting customers to the new location at the rear side of the building

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The mezzanine floor, which housed the apparel section and the photography studio, had banners redirecting customers to the new location at the rear side of the building

Asiatic has been iconic in the truest sense of the word. It’s USP is location and get-everything-under-one-roof

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Asiatic has been iconic in the truest sense of the word. It’s USP is location and get-everything-under-one-roof

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