Big fat Indian wedding: At ₹10 lakh crore, expenses second only to food & grocery
Weddings in India are elaborate and characterised by a range of ceremonies and spending.
The Indian wedding industry, valued at ₹10 lakh crore ($130 billion), ranks second only to food and grocery in size. With 8-10 million weddings annually, it surpasses China and the U.S. in scale. Weddings drive significant consumption across sectors like jewellery and apparel. Despite efforts to curb luxury spending, lavish ceremonies at exotic locations highlight India's cultural and economic diversity.
