New Delhi/IBNS, Oct. 25 -- The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc's Nov 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, warning that the event could disrupt festive-season business worth around Rs 10,000 crore.

The traders' body said the proposed rally could affect wholesale and retail markets in central Delhi at a time when businesses expect a significant rise in customer footfall and commercial activity.

Dhanteras falls on Nov 6 this year, followed by Diwali on Nov 8 and Bhai Dooj on November 10.

The organisation said festive shopping activity typically gathers momentum about a week before the festivals, making November 1 a particularly se...