Raviwar Peth
The wholesale peth of Pune, with markets for utensils, cloth, hardware and almost everything else.
Quick facts
- Named after:
- Sunday (Raviwar)
- Old name:
- Malkapur
- Known for:
- Wholesale markets
History
Raviwar Peth is one of the oldest trading peths, called Malkapur before it was given the name of Sunday, its market day. It has always been a place of merchants. Many trading families from Gujarat, Rajasthan and other parts of India settled here.
Known for today
- Wholesale markets for steel and copper utensils, cloth, hardware and plastics.
- Bohri Ali and other old market lanes.
- Very crowded streets on festival days.
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Sources: Written by PuneDiary. Facts checked 10 October 2026.