As one walks into the market, the colourful giant umbrellas spread across the jetty and colourful green boats with fruits and vegetables create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. But once you go close enough, you can see the actual scenario. Half the boats are empty and ones occupied have people who are uncertain about what the future holds because business is rather dull for a long time now. “I closed my vegetable shop and started a tea shop now. Now that the cost has reduced, I make better profit. I don’t have to worry that much because whoever comes to the market would like to have a cup of tea,” says Bimala.