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How consumers plan to spend their money this Diwali

October 30, 2013 14:53 IST

Consumers plan to spend most on clothes and fireworks this Diwali according to a survey. The second biggest spending will be on gifts.

ArthaYantra, an integrated online personal financial service company, conducted a survey to understand spending behaviour of consumers during Diwali.

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How consumers plan to spend their money this Diwali

October 30, 2013 14:53 IST

The survey included respondents from various income groups who participated from across the country.

How consumers plan to spend their money this Diwali

October 30, 2013 14:53 IST

ArthaYantra categorised consumer by income group as well as age to get better understanding of spending behaviour.

How consumers plan to spend their money this Diwali

October 30, 2013 14:53 IST

Most respondent said that they will spend below Rs 10,000 this festive season.

How consumers plan to spend their money this Diwali

October 30, 2013 14:53 IST

Most of the consumers are going to spend the money on clothes and fireworks followed by gifts.

How consumers plan to spend their money this Diwali

October 30, 2013 14:53 IST

Festive discounts and offer do drive demand in a big way, as these motivate consumers the most to to spend.

How consumers plan to spend their money this Diwali

October 30, 2013 14:53 IST

Majority of the respondents will not spend over Rs 10,000 during festivities.

How consumers plan to spend their money this Diwali

October 30, 2013 14:53 IST

Most of the people will be using their savings and salary for purchases. However, a sizeable number (over 20 per cent) will be using loans to fund their purchase.