Inside India’s ₹75 billion wedding economy and its 6 hottest business ideas

India’s $75-billion wedding economy isn’t just glitter — it’s a serious business. With over 4 million weddings expected this season, the industry is set to inject billions into small and medium enterprises.

From shimmering lehengas to bespoke sherwanis, bridal fashion is booming. Retailers and boutique owners report up to 40% seasonal spikes in revenue, with millennials driving demand for designer customizations.

Wedding planners are the new rockstars of the shaadi scene. As families outsource chaos to coordinators, even small event firms are pocketing ₹10–50 lakh per season from seamless “Instagram-perfect” weddings.

No Indian wedding is complete without culinary extravagance. Catering businesses are seeing profits soar by 60% this quarter, with demand for fusion menus, live counters, and five-star-style service setups.

Boxes of mithai and dry fruits are the season’s silent gold rush. Home-based sweet makers and wholesalers alike are reporting 3x higher sales as gifting becomes grander — and more gourmet — each year.

Theme-based décor is the new frontier. From minimalist mandaps to royal Rajputana palaces, decorators are cashing in big — a single high-end wedding can fetch profits north of ₹25 lakh for creative vendors.

Yes, even groceries turn glamorous this season. Packaged wedding essentials — rice, spices, and condiments — are being bundled into curated “shaadi hampers,” offering local traders 30–40% margins per order.

Entrepreneurs are turning wedding chaos into cash — from mehendi artists and invitation designers to social media managers livestreaming ceremonies. A ₹10,000 skill can earn ₹10 lakh in peak season.

Experts estimate the Indian wedding industry will grow 20% annually through 2028. For those ready to innovate — eco décor, AI guest apps, sustainable catering — this “Great Indian Wedding Boom” is just beginning.