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Mumbai's Dabbawalas Face Decline

Updated 2026-05-30 03:20 UTC 1 source Negative

The traditional dabbawala service in Mumbai, which has delivered home-cooked meals for over 100 years, is facing a decline due to remote work and rising costs.

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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing

Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.

2026-05-29 23:04 UTC