Amid water crisis in National Capital and Delhi government given strict guidelines of no wastage, several car-washing businesses are occurring losses and had to cut short working hours.

Since opening its doors in 2013, Shine Cars in Kalkaji has had a loyal clientele from all over the city, especially South Delhi, who come to get their vehicles cleaned.

In a day, the store, run by 42-year-old Lucky Maurya, sees 7-8 customers. For over a week now, however, business has taken a hit owing to Delhi's water crisis.

According to Maurya, they had to scale back on certain services like the pressure wash - popular among customers in this dusty city as it cleans the vehicle's underbody - to conserve water. This service costs between Rs 650 and Rs 950, as reported by IndianExpress.

Amid soaring temperatures and water shortage in the Capital, it is not just households that are bearing the brunt. Several in the car washing business are staring at a loss - of customers and income - owing to the crisis.

Maurya said the heat has also affected his employees, slowing down work, which results in customers being unsatisfied.