Big fat Indian wedding: At Rs 10 lakh cr, expenses second only to food & grocery

The Indian wedding industry, worth around Rs 10 lakh crore (USD 130 billion), is second only to food and grocery. Hosting 8-10 million weddings annually, India leads globally. Weddings significantly impact multiple sectors, driving growth in jewelry, apparel, catering, and more. Despite economic classes, spending on weddings often exceeds education costs.