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Record-Breaking Diwali Sales in India Reach ₹6.05 Lakh Crore

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India's 2025 Diwali festival sales have reached a historic high, with a nationwide survey by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) reporting a massive ₹6.05 lakh crore in total sales, comprising ₹5.40 lakh crore in goods and ₹65,000 crore in the services sector. This marks the highest festive business volume in India's trade history. In Chhattisgarh alone, the Diwali trade was estimated to be between ₹15,250 crore and ₹16,000 crore.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Diwali 2025 sales figures have shown a 25% growth from last year's ₹4.25 lakh crore, with a total of ₹6.05 lakh crore in sales across India.
  • The sale of Indian-made goods increased by nearly 25% compared to last year, with 87% of consumers preferring Indian goods over foreign products.
  • The traditional and non-corporate markets contributed around 85% of the total business, underscoring the strong revival of small traders and India's retail economy.
  • Major festive sales categories included groceries and FMCG (12%), gold and silver (10%), electronics and electrical goods (8%), and consumer durables (7%).
  • The services sector also recorded remarkable growth, contributing ₹65,000 crore to the total sales, with businesses in packaging, hospitality, and event management witnessing exceptional demand.
  • Around 72% of traders surveyed credited their higher sales directly to reductions in GST rates, while consumers expressed satisfaction with stable pricing, which helped maintain steady festive spending across markets.

Statistics:

  • ₹6.05 lakh crore: Total Diwali sales in India (₹5.40 lakh crore in goods and ₹65,000 crore in services)
  • 25% increase: Growth in Diwali 2025 sales compared to last year's ₹4.25 lakh crore
  • 25% increase: Rise in sale of Indian-made goods compared to last year
  • ₹5.40 lakh crore: Diwali sales in goods sector
  • ₹65,000 crore: Contribution of services sector to total Diwali sales
  • 85%: Contribution of traditional and non-corporate markets to total business
  • ₹15,250 crore - ₹16,000 crore: Estimated Diwali trade in Chhattisgarh

Sources:

  • Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) - Diwali Festival Sales 2025 Research Report
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