From Sivakasi to Diwali markets: Inside India's firecracker economy

Business Standard · Rimjhim Singh · 2026-11-05 03:32 UTC

Sivakasi's fireworks industry has an estimated annual turnover of around ₹7,000 crore, but the absence of comparable data makes it difficult to assess the sector's national economic contribution

Sivakasi's fireworks industry has an estimated annual turnover of around ₹7,000 crore, but the absence of comparable data makes it difficult to assess the sector's national economic contribution

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From factory floors in Sivakasi to retail markets across the country, India's fireworks industry supports a vast network of manufacturers, suppliers, traders and workers. Sivakasi, the country's main fireworks manufacturing hub, has an estimated annual turnover of around ₹7,000 crore. The business is also highly seasonal, with Diwali accounting for the bulk of annual sales. Beyond its economic contribution, the sector is undergoing changes as manufacturers shift towards green crackers and deal with tighter regulatory requirements.

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