Trade guides for bulk buyers

How to start a crackers shop for Diwali

A seasonal cracker stall can pay back in three weeks, if the licence is in place and the stock mix is right.

Crackers licence: what a shop needs to sell fireworks

No licence, no stock. Here is what a shop needs before the first carton arrives.

GST on crackers: rate, HSN code and invoices

Crackers are taxed at 18% GST. A proper invoice on your purchase lets a registered shop claim it back.

Crackers shop margin: what a shop really earns

Every box has a printed MRP far above the trade rate. Very few shops sell at full MRP, so plan your margin on a discounted selling price.

What stock to buy for a crackers shop

Half your money in the fast movers, the rest spread across the items that make the bigger bills.

How bulk crackers are transported across India

Crackers go by road with carriers licensed to move fireworks. Never by courier, rail or air.

Storing crackers safely in a shop or godown

Stock that is stored well stays safe and sells. Damp or damaged crackers do neither.

Green crackers: what bulk buyers need to know

In many cities only green crackers can be sold. Know your area's rule before you stock.

Corporate Diwali gifting with crackers: a planner's guide

Head count, budget per box, and a delivery date three weeks before Diwali. That is the whole plan.

Planning a temple festival fireworks show

A good show is paced, not rushed. Plan the running order before you plan the budget.