In 2024, the upcoming festival of Diwali, celebrated by the Indian diaspora around the world, is expected to see a total domestic spending of INR 1.8 trillion (USD 21.18 billion) by urban Indians alone. The size of the whole Diwali market in India is about 2.5 times that figure.
Author: Press Trust of India
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