Diwali Sales 2026: Is India's Economy Booming or Losing Steam? | Vantage on Firstpost

From Diwali’s ₹1.5 lakh crore festive shopping boom to the growing influence of Indian-American voters in the 2026 US midterms, two major trends reveal changing consumer and political power. While cautious Indian households balance festive spending amid rising prices, Indian-Americans overwhelmingly backed Democratic candidates in key congressional districts. What do these trends reveal about India's economic health, changing consumer behaviour and the growing influence of the Indian diaspora in US politics?

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