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Politics
Madhya Pradesh Governor Approves 24-Hour Market Law and Four-Day Workweek
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 11:38 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh Governor has signed a new law allowing markets to operate 24 hours a day and instituting a four‑day workweek for employees.
The Madhya Pradesh Governor has approved a new law that will allow markets to operate 24 hours a day. The legislation also introduces a four‑day workweek for employees in the state. The move is aimed at boosting commerce and giving workers a better work‑life balance. Implementation details are expected to be announced by the state government in the coming weeks.