Diwali getting costlier! Why do your festive sweets & hampers cost more this year?

Diwali celebrations are getting more expensive as rising prices of ghee, butter, dry fruits and sugar push up the cost of festive sweets and gift hampers. Pistachio prices have surged 60-70% compared with last Diwali, while almonds are up 20-40%. Higher input costs and growing corporate gifting expenses are adding to the pressure, with even companies cutting back on their festive gifting lists. Here's why this Diwali could leave a bigger hole in your pocket.