October 25, 2025 - The Lucknow Tribune

Festive Sparks: Electronics Sales Light Up Diwali 2025

October 25, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow’s Diwali shimmered with more than diyas and fireworks—it was a festival powered by pixels, processors, and purchase power. From Hazratganj’s neon-lit showrooms to the sleek outlets of Gomti Nagar, electronics stores overflowed with customers chasing festive offers on smartphones, televisions, and home appliances. The festival, ignited a surge in consumer spending, supercharged by GST 2.0 reforms that cut rates by up to 5% on gadgets, turning big-ticket items into irresistible buys. According to trade estimates, local electronics and electricals turnover hit ₹18 crore during the Navratri–Dhanteras stretch, a…

Diwali Drives: Lucknow’s Automobile Sales Soar

October 25, 2025 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow, the City of Nawabs, transformed into a spectacle of gleaming showrooms and celebratory purchases this Diwali, as automobile sales roared past expectations. The glow of diyas blended seamlessly with the gleam of fresh paint and chrome, reflecting a festival season that was as much about horsepower as it was about happiness. From the buzzing lanes of Gomti Nagar to the heritage charm of Hazratganj, car dealerships witnessed an unprecedented rush. Fueled by the new GST 2.0 reforms that trimmed prices by up to 5%, and a perfect alignment…