India, May 11 -- As India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire, traders and market associations across Delhi breathed a sigh of relief on Saturday, hoping that footfall-which had dropped sharply over the past few days-would return to normal.

Market bodies said the security drills and protocols put in place over the last few days will not be rolled back, but rather refined to better prepare for emergencies.

In Sarojini Nagar market, which typically sees over 50,000 shoppers daily, traders said the ceasefire announcement came as a much-needed reprieve after footfall halved over the past two to three days. To ensure safety, the market is now getting all firefighting equipment checked and restocked.

"All shops have been asked to e...