New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Record-breaking Diwali sales of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and 65 thousand crores in services reflect India's economic strength and Swadeshi spirit, said trade body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

CAIT has released its comprehensive "Research report on Diwali festival sales 2025", based on an extensive nationwide survey across 60 major distribution centres, including state capitals and Tier 2 & 3 cities, conducted by its research wing, CAIT Research & Trade Development Society.

According to the study, total Diwali sales this year touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore, comprising Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services, marking the highest-ever festive business in India's trading histor...