A sweet shop in Kolkata
Sales increased by about 25% compared to the previous years, according to Sanjib Banik, state committee secretary of Paschimbanga Mistanna Byabasayee Samity and Gourabh Ghosh, executive member of the Mishti Udyog Association. “Our business was under a lot of stress even before the season began due to high prices of gas and sugar, followed by the suspension notices.
Retailers said despite encouraging sales, the inflated prices of ingredients and LPG supply crunch squeezed profit margins. But despite these hurdles, business owners produced the best sweets at affordable rates,” said Banik. At Panna Sweets on Diamond Harbour Road in Behala, business was also better than last year, according to Tapan Bayan. He said customers from several neighbourhoods visited the shop for its combination of quality and affordable prices.
Kolkata: Sweet sales this festive season, especially during Durga and Lakshmi pujas, remained high despite rising prices of sugar, milk, and LPG, besides quality-check concerns raised after the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) suspension notices to food establishments last month. Popular sweet shops across north and central Kolkata drew crowds. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata