# India protests slash festive sales

> Festive sales in India drop as protests and crackdowns disrupt markets.
- Title: India protests slash festive sales · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: Festive sales in India drop as protests and crackdowns disrupt markets. India's festive season sales fall by two-thirds due to protests and police actions.
- Keywords: india, protests, crackdowns, festive season, sales, new delhi, jantar mantar, news, business, world, slash, festive
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/india-protests-and-crackdowns-hit-festive-season-sales
- Published: 2026-10-19T06:25:55+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, protests, crackdowns, festive season, sales, new delhi, jantar mantar, news, business, world
## Neetu and her son
New Delhi traders report sales down by two-thirds during festive season.
## Industry body warns
Industry body cites $42m daily risk from protests and crackdowns.
## Sales impact
Festive season sales drop as protests and crackdowns disrupt markets.
## Key takeaway

India's festive season sales fall by two-thirds due to protests and police actions.