Diwali 2025 Creates History: โน5.4 Lakh Crore Shopping Frenzy Shatters All Records! ๐ฅ
Hyderabad, October 22:
This yearโs Diwali has turned into a record-breaking economic celebration, with India witnessing an unprecedented โน5.4 lakh crore worth of purchases in goods and another โน65,000 crore in services โ marking a historic surge in consumer spending. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) announced that this yearโs figures have outshone last yearโs โน4.25 lakh crore mark by a massive margin, reflecting the strongest festival economy ever seen in the country.
According to CAIT, the phenomenal boost came from heightened consumer enthusiasm, a rebound in market confidence, and a powerful push for โVocal for Localโ products. The festival also signaled a clear decline in dependence on foreign goods, with Chinese imports facing a setback of nearly โน1.25 lakh crore as Indian shoppers turned to homegrown alternatives โ from traditional lamps to modern electronics.
Top-Selling Sectors That Lit Up Diwali 2025
- Gold and Silver: Dhanteras alone saw sales of โน20,000 crore in gold and โน2,500 crore in silver, making it the most lucrative day for jewellers nationwide.
- Electronics and Appliances: Smartphones, smart TVs, washing machines, and other home gadgets flew off the shelves amid heavy festive discounts.
- Jewellery and Apparel: Designer wear, ethnic fashion, and premium jewellery recorded a sharp rise in footfall and online orders.
- Home Decor & Furniture: Urban consumers splurged on makeovers, turning Diwali into a โhome upgradeโ festival.
- Sweets & Kitchenware: Mithai shops and cookware brands reported sales doubling compared to last year.
Firecracker Industry Booms Beyond Expectations
Sivakasi โ Indiaโs fireworks hub in Tamil Nadu โ reported record-breaking sales of โน7,000 crore, a โน1,000 crore jump from last year. The townโs 1,000-odd factories now supply nearly 90% of Indiaโs firecrackers, employing thousands of workers.
In the national capital, despite regulatory curbs, Delhiโs firecracker sales surged by 40%, reaching โน500 crore. Supreme Court approval of green crackers further fueled the demand. However, the celebrations pushed Delhiโs Air Quality Index (AQI) to 442 (Hazardous) late Sunday night. On a positive note, satellite data showed a 77% reduction in stubble burning incidents across Punjab and Haryana compared to last year โ offering some environmental relief.
Traders and Economists Cheer the Festive Boom
โThis Diwali has been extraordinary โ consumer confidence is at its peak, and every sector, from gold to groceries, has seen explosive growth,โ said Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary-General of CAIT. He added that the festive shopping momentum is likely to carry forward into the upcoming wedding season, expected to generate another โน6 lakh crore in business across hospitality, jewellery, fashion, and event management sectors.
Economists note that this spending spree signals a resilient domestic economy, driven by rising disposable incomes, stable inflation, and a renewed focus on indigenous products. The Diwali 2025 sales record is now being hailed as a landmark moment in Indiaโs post-pandemic consumption story.
A Festival Turned Economic Phenomenon
From bustling bazaars to booming online marketplaces, Diwali 2025 has proved that Indiaโs festival spirit is unmatched โ not just in joy and light, but also in economic firepower. With over โน6 lakh crore of total spending expected when wedding festivities kick in, this Diwali isnโt just a celebration โ itโs a blockbuster that redefined Indiaโs market pulse.
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[โฆ] to last yearโs โน4.25 lakh crore turnover. Much of the shopping surge came during the Navratri to Diwali period, with strong sales in segments including jewellery, electronics, apparel, and home [โฆ]