Published: 21 October 2025Business StandardEconomy
Diwali 2025 Retail Sales Hit Record ₹6.05 Lakh Crore
Diwali 2025 retail sales hit a record ₹6.05 lakh crore, comprising ₹5.40 lakh crore in goods and ₹65,000 crore in services, marking a 25% year-on-year growth from ₹4.25 lakh crore in 2024, according to CAIT data released on October 21.
Around 87% of buyers opted for Indian-made goods, reflecting a strong Swadeshi push, while sales of Chinese products declined across cities. About 5 million temporary jobs were generated in logistics, packaging, transport, and retail. Rural and semi-urban India contributed 28% of total sales, demonstrating inclusive consumption growth. The Trader Confidence Index stood at 8.6/10 and the Consumer Confidence Index at 8.4/10.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the total Diwali 2025 retail sales figure in India?
Diwali 2025 retail sales in India reached a record **₹6.05 lakh crore**, driven by strong festive consumer spending across electronics, jewellery, automobiles, and e-commerce.
How did Diwali 2025 retail sales compare to previous years?
The **₹6.05 lakh crore** recorded during Diwali 2025 represents a **record high**, with strong year-on-year growth driven by rising incomes, festive discounts, easy credit, and growing e-commerce penetration in India.
What role did e-commerce play in Diwali 2025 retail sales?
CAIT's Diwali 2025 report identified traditional and non-corporate retail markets as the main channel, accounting for 85% of total trade. The ₹6.05 lakh crore total reflected broad festive spending across physical markets and services, rather than e-commerce being identified as the major driver.
Which product categories drove Diwali 2025 record retail sales?
Record Diwali 2025 sales of ₹6.05 lakh crore were led by **Grocery & FMCG, Gold & Jewellery, Electronics & Electricals, Consumer Durables, Garments and Gifts, Home Décor and Furniture**, and Sweets and Namkeen.
What does the ₹6.05 lakh crore Diwali retail figure say about India's economy?
The record **₹6.05 lakh crore** Diwali 2025 retail sales signal **robust consumer confidence, rising disposable incomes**, and the growing economic strength of Indian households, positioning Diwali as India's biggest retail event.
