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Chhath Puja 2025 Expected to Generate Rs 38,000 Crore in Economic Activity Across India: CAIT Report
Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Chhath Puja festival celebrating the Sun God is projected to boost India's economy by Rs 38,000 crore in 2025, a 22.58% increase from previous years. With 150 million participants nationwide, this once-regional festival has become a major national celebration supporting local traders and artisans while promoting traditional values. Delhi alone expects Rs 6,000 crore in festival-related commerce, with decorated ghats welcoming thousands of devotees across the capital.
Ladakh's Economy Boosted by GST Reforms: Benefits for Pashmina, Handicrafts, and Tourism Sectors
Oct 22, 2025 02:31 pm CST
The government has announced significant GST reforms reducing rates from 12% to 5% on authentic Pashmina, handwoven woollens, Thangka paintings, and local agricultural products from Ladakh. These changes aim to enhance competitiveness of traditional crafts, support over 10,000 nomadic herders, boost tourism through reduced hotel tariffs, and strengthen markets for products from 6,000 farming families engaged in apricot cultivation and processing.