Pushkar Fair
GST Implementation at Pushkar Fair: Monitoring Horse Sales Worth Lakhs in Rajasthan
Nov 05, 2025 06:08 pm CST
GST officials have established a camp at Rajasthan's renowned Pushkar Fair to ensure tax compliance on horse sales exceeding Rs 40 lakh. Despite social media claims of horses selling for crores, officials confirm most transactions range between Rs 2-10 lakh, with many valuable horses brought primarily for exhibition purposes rather than actual sales.
The Economic Divide at Pushkar Fair: Buffaloes and Horses Worth Crores While Camel Values Struggle Despite Ban Lift
Oct 30, 2025 05:00 pm CST
At Rajasthan's iconic Pushkar Fair, a stark economic contrast is emerging where prized buffaloes like Balveer and horses like Badal command prices exceeding one crore rupees, while camels - once the backbone of the desert economy - struggle with valuations between Rs 10,000-1 lakh. Despite the government lifting the camel transportation ban, owners continue facing bureaucratic hurdles, threatening the recovery of this traditional desert livelihood and the survival of Rajasthan's dwindling camel population.
Rajasthan's Iconic Pushkar Fair: Where Tradition, Tourism and Trade Converge
Oct 22, 2025 08:28 pm CST
The annual Pushkar Fair, running until November 7 in Rajasthan's Ajmer, showcases livestock trading, traditional competitions, and cultural events. This three-week celebration features camel shows, horse trading worth lakhs to crores, and coincides with the auspicious Kartik Purnima, attracting traders and tourists alike to one of India's most vibrant cultural gatherings.