NEW DELHI: The recent GST rate cuts have sparked a nationwide shopping surge, making Navratri sales one of the largest consumption waves in years in automobiles, consumer electronics and e-commerce, according to industry estimates.

Analysts projected festive and wedding season turnover to exceed Rs 7 lakh crore. Digital payments jumped tenfold overnight, from Rs 1.18 lakh crore on September 21 to Rs 11.31 lakh crore on September 22, as shoppers rushed to take advantage of GST savings, according to industry data.

Delhi's festive sales are estimated at Rs 75,000 crore, while Ahmedabad experienced nearly a 10 per cent increase in cotton fabric demand following GST reductions on garments priced under Rs 2,500.

The automotive and consumer durable sectors received a huge boost from the GST r

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