Hyderabad, Oct. 19 -- The Saras Mela, organised in Hyderabad from October 7 to 18, recorded a record turnover of Rs 9.29 crore, providing a major boost to rural women entrepreneurs and their self-help groups.
The fair, held with 225 stalls at the HMDA grounds, attracted 5,98,029 visitors who purchased products ranging from food items and handloom textiles to handicrafts and traditional goods. Sales crossed Rs 1 crore a day during the final four days.
The sales figure marked a significant increase from Rs 7.81 crore in 2024 and Rs 3.28 crore in 2025. Visitor numbers also rose sharply from 1,69,015 last year, reflecting the growing demand for products made by women's self-help groups.
The fair aimed to provide rural women with direct acces...