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21 days agoIndia posts record Rs 5.4 lakh crore festive trade; services add Rs 65,000 crore
India’s 2025 Diwali-season retail trade surged to an historic ₹5.4 lakh crore in goods, while services contributed an additional ₹65,000 crore, according to Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The numbers reflect broad-based consumer enthusiasm across categories like electronics, two-wheelers and home appliances, underpinned by GST-related benefits and strong festive sentiment. Analysts see this as confirmation of solid domestic demand, supporting the economy despite export and global headwinds.
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21 days agoIndia posts record Rs 5.4 lakh crore festive trade; services add Rs 65,000 crore
India’s 2025 Diwali-season retail trade surged to an historic ₹5.4 lakh crore in goods, while services contributed an additional ₹65,000 crore, according to Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The numbers reflect broad-based consumer enthusiasm across categories like electronics, two-wheelers and home appliances, underpinned by GST-related benefits and strong festive sentiment. Analysts see this as confirmation of solid domestic demand, supporting the economy despite export and global headwinds.
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India’s festive trade hit a record ₹5.4 lakh crore in goods and ₹65,000 crore in services, reflecting strong domestic demand.
India’s 2025 Diwali-season retail trade surged to an historic ₹5.4 lakh crore in goods, while services contributed an additional ₹65,000 crore, according to Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The numbers reflect broad-based consumer enthusiasm across categories like electronics, two-wheelers and home appliances, underpinned by GST-related benefits and strong festive sentiment. Analysts see this as confirmation of solid domestic demand, supporting the economy despite export and global headwinds.
India’s 2025 Diwali-season retail trade surged to an historic ₹5.4 lakh crore in goods, while services contributed an additional ₹65,000 crore, according to Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT). The numbers reflect broad-based consumer enthusiasm across categories like electronics, two-wheelers and home appliances, underpinned by GST-related benefits and strong festive sentiment. Analysts see this as confirmation of solid domestic demand, supporting the economy despite export and global headwinds.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 18:07 IST