India's $130 billion wedding industry fuels lavish celebrations and crippling debt

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India's wedding industry is a $130 billion business, hosting 10 million weddings annually, with spending second only to food and groceries. The industry encompasses lavish celebrations for some, involving extensive services and significant spending on items like jewelry, while for others, it can lead to debilitating debt due to social expectations. Pre-marital investigations are also on the rise as families seek to ensure peace of mind amidst the immense pressure to get marriages right in a culture that emphasizes lifelong unions.


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