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Diwali shopping in India gets costlier as dairy and dry fruit prices rise

Pistachios cost 60–70% more than last Diwali, while dairy brands including Nandini and Aavin have raised prices.

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Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocket

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Higher ingredient costs are squeezing households and sweet makers. Nandini's revised prices took effect November 4, with ghee at ₹850 per litre. Rising ingredient and packaging costs have also pushed sweets and premium hamper prices up at least 15%, prompting companies to trim gifting lists or choose smaller packages.

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