India's wedding season biz expected to surge 41 pc to Rs 6 lakh crore: CAIT

IANS | November 5, 2024 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The upcoming wedding season in India which will extend from November 12 till December 16 is likely to generate business worth nearly Rs 6 lakh crore from 48 lakh weddings which constitutes a 41 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of Rs 4.25 lakh crore recorded for 35 lakh weddings last year, according to a study carried out by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

South Korea’s foreign reserves fall to $415.6 billion in Oct

IANS | November 5, 2024 9:29 AM

Seoul, Nov 5 (IANS) South Korea's foreign reserves fell in October, snapping three consecutive months of rise due to the decreased value of non-US dollar assets amid a strong US dollar and decreased deposits, central bank data showed on Tuesday.