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…
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