SaralnamaBihar celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm. Today, people spent ₹750 crore on fireworks and ₹575 crore on sweets. From 2.30 crore families, about 1.5 crore bought firecrackers, averaging ₹500 per household. Families also spent ₹250 on average for sweets. Until Diwali, people focused on local products, preferring Indian lights and clay diyas over Chinese decorations. Next, ₹230 crore was spent on diyas and idols. The Chamber of Commerce estimated a total business of ₹2200-3000 crore during the festival. Flower sellers reported a 20% increase in profits, despite higher prices due to crop damage from heavy rains. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 06:47 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bihar celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm
- Today, people spent ₹750 crore on fireworks and ₹575 crore on sweets
- From 2.30 crore families, about 1.5 crore bought firecrackers, averaging ₹500 per household