Political instability hindrance to business

Agni Bhattarai is the general manager of 24 hr Shopping Mall - a round the clock shopping store at Durbar Marg. With more than two decades of business experience under his belt, Bhattarai was previously associated with the now closed Metro Mall, the first round the clock shopping mall in the town.



He also launched 99 Shop at Jorpati and New Baneshwar three years ago. Apart from 24 hr Shopping Mall, Bhattarai has the business of readymade garment at Pashupati Plaza and Suraj Arcade.



Myrepublica.com talked with Bhattarai on the performance of 24 hr Shopping Mall and his future plans.



Excerpts:



Myrepublica.com: How has been the performance of 24 hr Shopping Mall so far?



Agni Bhattarai: It has already been two years that we started this mall. Though we are not facing loss, we must accept that we are yet to record satisfactory business transaction. The situation in the country is also not favorable for business. Not only ours, I think other businesses have also suffered. Being the only round the clock store in town has been one of the big achievements for us and we take pride in it.



Myrepublica.com: What are your future plans?



Bhattarai: As of now, we do not have any plans to expand our business. We are entirely focused on strengthening this venture and doing our best to provide the best round the clock shopping experience to our clients. In the meantime, we have plans to attract both foreigners and local costumers as we do not have satisfactory business transaction at the moment.







Myrepublica.com: What are the major opportunities that you see for your venture?



Bhattarai: As I have already said, we have a goal to promote tourism sector. The entire business sector will reap dividends if political situation in the country becomes stable. As per our vision of serving people, we can be an example to others as ours in the only round the clock store in the country. We are trying to put our best efforts in providing quality service to our customers.



Myrepublica.com: What are the major challenges that you have faced?



Bhattarai: I have already said that we have a goal of promoting tourism through business. But political instability and frequently changing government´s rules and regulations have made our job very challenging. Not only we, all business people will continue to face challenges in their businesses unless political situation becomes stable. Time has come for the political parties and other concerned to create investment friendly climate in the country.

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