New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- The festive season, from Ganesh Chaturthi to Diwali, marks the moment of truth for India's economy. This year, too, struggling businesses had their hopes pinned on consumer spending. The government had set the stage with cuts in goods and services tax rates as well as income tax relief to boost purchasing power.

While the final report card of how well this festival season fared will come in with time, here is a look at what numbers say about the reliance of various sectors of the economy on this crucial period. The charts explain why this year mattered for them-and what could be in store.

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