# Madhya Pradesh allows shops, hotels to stay open 24×7 2026-08-13T15:54:54+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has approved the 'Madhya Pradesh Workplace Empowerment Code 2026', allowing shops, hotels, restaurants and malls to operate round the clock. The new code aims to give businesses greater flexibility while mandating clear rules on employee working hours, overtime pay, workplace safety and registration. Indiatvnews.com reports the move is intended to boost economic activity and convenience. The code applies to all commercial establishments in the state. No date for implementation has been announced yet. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com Tags: 24x7 shops, business hours, employee rights, Madhya Pradesh, workplace code Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/madhya-pradesh-allows-shops-hotels-to-stay-open-24x7/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/madhya-pradesh-allows-shops-hotels-to-stay-open-24x7/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.