Weddings in India will generate Rs 6.5 lakh crore business from 46 lakh weddings in the first set of auspicious dates from November 1 to December 14 this year, as estimated by the Confederation of All India Traders ( CAIT ). Delhi alone will generate Rs 1.8 lakh crore from 4.8 lakh weddings.

“While the total number of weddings is nearly similar to last year in the same time period, spending per wedding has increased significantly, reflecting higher disposable incomes, inflation in gold and silver prices, and rising consumer confidence after a record-breaking festive season,” said CAIT secretary general and Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal.

In 2024, 48 lakh weddings took place with an expenditure of Rs 5.9 lakh crore. In 2023, 38 lakh weddings were solemnised with Rs 4.74 lakh crore

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