Hyderabad: With Diwali around the corner, firecracker traders in the city are witnessing a 20-25% decline in sales compared to the past three to four years as consumers cut back on festive spending. Shopkeepers told TOI that customers who earlier spent ₹2,000-₹3,000 on crackers are now limiting their purchases to ₹800-₹1,000, prompting traders to keep prices unchanged despite rising manufacturing costs.
Some operators are offering four-day Kashmir trips at around Rs 16,999 per person, while Himachal packages are priced at approximately Rs 17,333 for six days.
“We do not want people to cut back on celebrations, and our decision is aimed at ensuring that higher prices do not further discourage customers from buying firecrackers,” said Venugopal Bangad of Bhagwati Fireworks in Attapur and a member of the association. Traders said the association had directed its members to sell only Indian-made products, ruling out Chinese firecrackers entirely. Travel operator Parvinder Singh Khanuja from Trip Tonic said, “The demand is largely coming from younger travellers, especially corporate employees; they are coordinating their leave with the festive calendar.
Alongside price concerns, the industry is promoting Indian-made firecrackers and products designed to reduce pollution. Weekend Getaway Diwali long weekend sends young Hyderabadis packing for holiday getaways Hyderabad: While families prepare to celebrate Diwali at home, a growing section of young working professionals in the city is making the most of the extended festive weekend by heading out on short holidays. With the festival coinciding with a long weekend, destinations such as Goa, Kodaikanal, Coorg and Kashmir are emerging as popular choices among youngsters looking to take a break from work. “While Goa remains a go-to destination, people are also heading on international trips to Dubai, Vietnam and Phuket. Folks, especially newly-married couples, who want to experience snowfall as winter is setting in are heading to Kashmir,” he added. Travel packages being offered during the period range from short domestic holidays to longer itineraries. A seven-day Madhya Pradesh itinerary covering nature and wildlife experiences is also among the options being promoted. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad