Noida: There is a festive spirit in the sectoral market 18 because most women have started shopping for clothes, jewelry, cellphones, dried fruits, candy and gift items.
While many of them visited salon and Mehndi (Henna) kiosks for the Karva Chaut Festival for the weekend, others found shopping for gift and jewelry items in front of Diwali, which fell less than two weeks.
Traders stated that sales pursued missed and may reach pre-covid time this season.
SK Jain, sector president 18 Market Association, said, “There is a huge enthusiasm among women about Karva Chauth on the market and shops.
One can see a crowded beauty home and woman blessing Mehndi until late at night with bookings in advance.
Excitement This kind of festival has occurred since the last few days.
This is a welcome sign, and we hope to benefit pre-covid.
“Jain stated that sales in the market increased for the first time during this year’s covid pandemic.
He added that there was an increase in sales of 25% of the celebration season last year.
“Last year, the sale of festivals in Karva Chauth was around Rs 200 Crore and Diwali for sale around RS 800-1000 Crore.
This year, we expect a 25-30% increase in sales during Karva Chauth this year has reached Rs 250 Crore.
There is great excitement Among the buyers, “Jain said.
He said that there was an increasing demand for gold jewelry.
“Many marriages were jammed last year because of the kuncian.
For those who married after the Kuncian opened, it was their first Chaut Karva.
And they did not leave the stone missed in celebrating with great enthusiasm.
Various types of jewelry, ranging from gold to silver with goods Like an anklet, mangalsutras etc.
it’s on demand.
Traders also offer big discounts for make-up products and gift gifts to seduce customers, “Jain said.
Women who come to the market to shop also catch up for celebrations.
“Last year Karva Chauth must be celebrated at home without a shape because of the pandemic.
We don’t shop.
But this time, we shop for family and friends because they are also on the corner,” Swati Singh, a local resident.