Lamington Road (Electronics Market) Mumbai
About
Mumbai's largest and most famous electronics market, Lamington Road stretches over a kilometre and is packed with hundreds of shops selling computers, mobile phones, components, accessories, and gadgets at prices well below retail.
Basic Information
Timings
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Market
How to Reach
Walk from Grant Road station on Western Line (5 minutes east) or Mumbai Central station (10 minutes south)
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Grant Road (0.5 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Grant Road (0.7 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Lamington Road (Electronics Market)
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Lamington Road (Electronics Market)
History
Named after Lord Lamington, the Governor of Bombay from 1903 to 1907, the road evolved into an electronics hub from the 1970s as India's technology market grew. It remains the go-to destination for electronics enthusiasts and IT professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Closed Sundays)
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Market
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Over 500 shops sell electronics and computer components
Prices are typically 20-40% lower than branded retail stores
The market was one of India's earliest hubs for assembled PCs in the 1990s
Always compare prices across multiple shops before buying
Visit on weekdays to avoid overwhelming crowds
Ensure you get a proper bill and warranty card for electronics purchases
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