Business: Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrated with great pomp in India. This time it will be celebrated with unprecedented enthusiasm across the country. The market is also expected to fill its pockets on this occasion. Indian traders are promoting Indian products by keeping away from goods made in China. There is also tremendous demand for them among buyers. According to an estimate of CAT, this year there will be a business of about Rs 25000 crore on Ganesh Chaturthi. This festive season is going to be great for businessmen. Many old business records were also broken on Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami.

More than 20 lakh Ganesh pandals have been set up across the country

Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) National General Secretary and MP Praveen Khandelwal said that due to Ganesh Chaturthi, economic activity increases in areas like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Goa. CAT National President BC Bharatia said that after a survey conducted by local traders in these states, it has been learned that more than 20 lakh Ganesh pandals have been set up. If the minimum expenditure on each pandal is considered to be Rs 50,000, then this figure becomes more than Rs 10,000 crore.

Expenses on idols and worship material will increase 

Praveen Khandelwal said that the business of Ganesh idols is worth more than 500 crores. The sale of flowers, garlands, fruits, coconut, incense and other worship material is also close to 500 crores. Sweet shops and household businesses see an increase in sales of more than Rs 2000 crores. Apart from this, due to large celebrations and banquets organized by families, the business of catering and snacks is about Rs 3000 crores.

Sales of tourism and decoration items are expected to increase 

BC Bhartia said that tourism and transport business also get a big boost. There is an increase in demand for travel companies, hotels and transport services (such as bus, taxi, train), whose turnover can exceed Rs 2000 crore. Talking about retail and merchandise, the sale of festival related clothing, jewellery, home decor and gift items can also reach Rs 3000 crore. Apart from this, waste management and environmental services also get a big boost. Event management companies will also get a business of about Rs 5000 crore.