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Upcoming wedding season likely to generate Rs 4.7 trillion business: CAIT

Traders' body CAIT on Tuesday said it is expecting an expenditure of Rs 4.74 lakh crore in the upcoming wedding season from November 23 to December 15, which is likely to see almost 38 lakh marriages. The expenditures related to wedding purchases and procurement of various services by consumers this season are almost Rs 1 lakh crore more than the year-ago period, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said. The estimates are based on inputs from trade bodies in 30 cities in different states and stakeholders in goods and services. "During this period (November 23-December 15), it is estimated that around 38 lakh weddings will be solemnised with a total expenditure of around Rs 4.7 lakh crore," CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal told PTI on the sidelines of a press conference. "Last year, there were almost 32 lakh weddings with a total expenditure of Rs 3.75 lakh crore. So, this year there is (expected to be) an increase (in expenditure) of almost Rs 1 lakh crore which

The wild world of weddings: How couples strive to make celebrations unique

With a record number of nuptials scheduled this winter, marriage-bound couples are going wild to make theirs a special

Wedding affair: Here's what hot in attire, style and colours this season

What are the trends in bridal wear this wedding season? Here's a lowdown before you go shopping

Here's why Oman emerging as new choice for Indian destination weddings

There has been an almost two-fold rise in the number of Indian weddings that took place across various star-category properties located across Oman this year, compared to the corresponding period last year, officials said. A representative of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman said Omani officials began communicating with Indian wedding planners many years ago to promote the Sultanate as a potential location for Indian couples looking to experience the warmth and beauty of the country as a wedding destination. Oman is closer and has better airline connectivity to India than other preferred destinations by Indian couples. It is also the perfect location for visitors coming from Europe and other parts of the world to attend Indian weddings, says Arjun Chadha, Country Manager India, Buzz Travel Tourism. Salalah, with its natural topography, global hospitality brands and seamless infrastructure, is among the most sought-after destinations perfectly suited for unique

This season may see wedding business worth Rs 4.25 trillion in just 23 days

3.5 million weddings are expected to take place between November 23 to December 15, with a majority of people spending on average Rs 10 lakh per wedding, says a survey by traders body, Cait

Money and marriage: Financial planning advice for wedding season

A couple should talk about money before they are pronounced husband and wife

A big fat wedding but with a twist

Unconventional weddings take the spotlight as couples seek unique, cost-effective celebrations

Nikon expects 35% sales in FY24 during upcoming festive, wedding seasons

Consumer sentiments in the festive season are in the "right direction" and Nikon India will record 35-37 per cent of its FY24 sales during this period and the wedding season that follows, Managing Director Sajjan Kumar said on Wednesday. The festivals are followed by the wedding season, which would further catalyse camera sales, he said. "This wedding and festive season will contribute 35-37 per cent of our business (in FY24)," Kumar told PTI on the sidelines of a Nikon event here. Like appliances and consumer electronic products, camera sales also get high traction during the festive season, which starts from Onam in south India and continues through Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, and Diwali. "The kind of response we are getting and customer participation we have observed is certainly in the right direction. It is very very promising. "We as a brand are ready to offer many options like easy EMI, cashback, memory storage cards, additional battery or even a camera charger for the ..

Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha Wedding: Celebrities invited in reception

Many politicians and celebs from bollywood were in Udaipur to attend the royal wedding of the Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha

Parineeti Chopra-Raghav Chadha wedding: The couple organises Sufi night

Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha organised a Sufi night for their friends and family members at the Raghav's residence on Wednesday. The couple will tie the knot on September 24, 2023

Ministry launches campaign to project India as premier wedding destination

The Ministry of Tourism on Saturday launched an ambitious campaign to showcase India as a premier wedding destination globally. Officials on Saturday said the wedding tourism campaign also aims to unlock the potential of India's huge wedding industry. Building upon the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to developing tourism in a mission mode, the ministry has unveiled an "ambitious campaign aimed at showcasing India as a premier wedding destination on the global stage," according to an official statement. This campaign also envisions to explore avenues of great potential, for scaling tourism in India to new heights, the ministry said in the statement. It seeks to "expand India's wedding industry, by enticing couples from around the world to embark on a remarkable journey to celebrate their special day in India," it added. Launching the special campaign, G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, said, "Today marks the beginning of a remarkable journey. A mission to position

After a gap of 15yrs, Kerala celebrates Jewish wedding in Kochi

Rabbi Aerial Sharon travelled from Israel to conduct the wedding rituals on Sunday, this mark the fifth Jewish wedding to be celebrated in Kerala in the last 70 years

Weddings back with a bang in 2022; they cost 33% more than in 2021

Delhi topped the list of the top 3 cities that hosted the maximum number of weddings, with Bangalore and Mumbai following

Over 7 mn weddings likely in next 6 months, Rs 13-trn expenditure estimated

During November-December last year, 32 lakh marriages were solemnised all over the country with an expenditure of Rs 3.75 trillion

Hotels roll out red carpet as big fat Indian weddings make a comeback

2.5 million marriages may get solemnised during the wedding season starting next week; tariff at hotels up by a record 25-30% over 2019-20 levels

Hotels sold out as 'big fat Indian weddings' recover from Covid shock

Despite no 'auspicious' dates in October, hotels are expecting to be 'booked out' as Indians get ready to celebrate weddings on the pre-covid scale.

Not even one-tenth of marriages in Delhi registered in last three years

In accordance with a 2006 Supreme Court ruling, marriage registration is compulsory under the Delhi (Compulsory Registration of Marriage) Order, 2014

Thailand looks to lavish Indian weddings to boost tourism revenue

Thailand hopes to boost its tourism revenue to between 600 billion-700 billion baht by year-end, by targeting high-spending groups like Indian wedding parties and honeymooners

Return of the sounds, smells, tastes and hues of the big fat Indian wedding

While the urge to spend big in the post-pandemic era will always be there, setting a wedding budget will help you get a bigger bang for your buck than you bargained for

Gold demand drops as coronavirus shrinks big, fat Indian weddings

Busy wedding season from the second half of January has been affected by restrictions on gatherings.