New Delhi, April 30 -- The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Wednesday urged the central government to grant "industry status" to the wedding sector, citing significant business activities across a wide range of related sectors, including apparel, jewellery, food and catering.

According to CAIT estimates, wedding-related spending on Wednesday alone is likely to exceed Rs.5,000 crore in Delhi. The national capital is witnessing around 21,000 marriages to coincide with Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar.

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"Weddings drive significant business activity across a wide range of sectors, including...