FM Sitharaman highlights surge in Diwali sales to all-time high of Rs 6.05 lakh crore

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday highlighted the surge in Diwali sales this year which touched a record Rs 6.05 lakh crore, driven by GST rate cuts and strong demand for ‘swadeshi’ products.

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FM Sitharaman highlights surge in Diwali sales to all-time high of Rs 6.05 lakh crore

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