A year after the devastating 22-hour fire at Link Square Mall in Bandra that destroyed nearly 200 businesses, traders are still awaiting compensation and closure. Investigations revealed major fire safety lapses, while only a few shops have managed to restart operations. (Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi, Atul Kamble and File pic)

From Mumbai traders, importers and exporters to daily wage labourers, mid-day spokes to multiple business owners and association leaders to understand the impact of West Asia war on their businesses. PICS/MRINAL DOSHI