Connaught Place, an immense shopping complex built by the British, comprises concentric circles containing shops and boutiques that display everything from gold and diamond ornaments to electronic goods, hotels and restaurants etc. In the center of the complex, there is a park ornamented with flowering trees and fountains. This is one of the major shopping centers in Delhi and the best place to start browsing are the fixed price Government Emporia of many Indian States located close to this complex on Baba Kharak Singh Marg. There is also an air-conditioned underground market called Palika Bazaar.

The shopping center Khadi Gramadyog Bhavan located in the Regal Building has a fascinating assortment of goodies ranging from handmade paper to khadi cotton.

The State emporium located at Baba Kharak Singh Marg off Connaught place, showcases handicrafts and handlooms of the regional states at reasonable prices. They have good pieces from all over India. (Sundays closed). Timing:  10.00 to 19.00 hrs.