The forecast comes as India's wholesale inflation climbed to 11.39% in September from 9.92% in. Discover how the Confederation of All India Traders has estimated the festive business to cross over Rs 7 lakh crore from Navratri to Diwali this year. Festive business will cross Rs 7 lakh. India’s festive trade is projected to exceed Rs 7 lakh crore during Navratri to Diwali 2026, with CAIT estimating 15-18% growth over last.