The Festive Rupee
Come Diwali, the same family that bargains over a ₹100 discount might spend ₹20,000 on a gift without a second thought. Contradictory? Not quite. Festive money follows its own logic, shaped by relationships, obligations, old habits, and the occasional indulgence.
- The six jobs a rupee does during Diwali, from returning a favour to rewarding oneself.
- Why the same ₹1,100 can mean very different things depending on who it is for.
- What makes a purchase feel worth the money, and what makes it fall flat.
- How brands can use these cues to build more relevant festive campaigns.



























