Diwali sales soar to record Rs 5.4 lakh crore amid GST boost, strong demand - The Assam Tribune

New Delhi, Oct 21 : Buoyed by GST reforms and strong consumer demand, India saw Diwali sales reach Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and about Rs 65,000 crore in services across the country, industry figures showed on Tuesday, marking the highest-ever festival season turnover in the country's retail and trading history. This marks a 25 per cent increase over 2024 festive sales (Rs 4.25 lakh crore) from…