How India’s Celebrations Are Creating New Markets for Local Products India has a remarkable commercial calendar. Before one festival’s decorations have been packed away, another celebration is already approaching. Garba outfits appear. Then Bengali saris. Then diyas. Then bamboo baskets. Then winter handicrafts. Then Christmas décor. For consumers, it is a calendar of celebrations. For […]
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