Lamington Road (Electronics Market) Mumbai

Market
Lamington Road (Electronics Market)

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)

0.5 km
Girgaon
Line 3
2.1 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
2.1 km
Mahalaxmi
Line 3
2.5 km
3.2 km
3.4 km
3.9 km
4.3 km
4.5 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of Lamington Road (Electronics Market)

Western Line
0.7 km
Western Line
1.0 km
Western Line
1.0 km
Western Line
1.8 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.2 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.3 km
Central Line
2.4 km
Harbour Line
2.5 km
Western Line
2.5 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.7 km

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

Quick Information

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

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Interesting Facts

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

Travel Tips

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