Kathmandu. The great festival of Dussehra is not just a cultural festival but also the biggest economic season that keeps the entire country's economy moving. There is a tradition of buying new goods according to one's capacity during Dussehra. Nowadays, Dussehra is also being chosen for buying new vehicles, not just new clothes.
There is a practice of earning throughout the year and spending during Dussehra. This ensures money reaches the lower strata and there is hustle and bustle from villages to cities. During Dussehra, spending on new clothes and even vehicles increases transactions in banks and digital media, but a question arises here – does the spending of trillions during Dussehra truly keep the country's overall economy moving, or is it just a momentary flash based on imports and consumption?
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