There are many regular shops and shopping malls in Pondicherry, mainly located on the following areas:
1.Anna Salai
2.Nehru Street (J.N.Street)
3.Magatma Gandhi Street (M.G.Street)
4.Cathedral Street (Mission Street)
5.Romain Rolland Street
Generally, shops remain open from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Sundays, many shops remain closed