Diwali sees Asia retail sales spike for a Hindu holiday
It's the Hindu festival of Diwali this week - and a public holiday in many parts of Asia.
It's also a time when retail sales spike and Indian demand for commodities like gold has a big influence on the markets.
Sharanjit Leyl reports from Singapore's Little India and speaks to economist PK Basu about the impact the festival has on India and other Asian economies.
22 Oct 2014
- From the section Business