As preparations intensify for upcoming religious celebrations, livestock markets across prominent cultural hubs are seeing unprecedented commercial activity.

Driven by a major supply-demand imbalance, the upcoming celebration of Bakrid has caused the price of goats to surge by 40 percent compared to last season's baseline.

Families looking for high-quality livestock are facing sharp price increases, driven by rising animal feed costs and higher cross-state transportation expenses.

Nowhere is this seasonal financial boom more apparent than in historic urban centers. The iconic city of Nawabs witnesses a trade worth ₹400 crore within just a few weeks of active trading, as temporary market yards handle thousands of transactions daily.

Premium breeds known for their specific builds are commanding top dollar from enthusiastic buyers.

Market analysts note that this festive period provides a major seasonal cash injection for rural livestock farmers, even as urban households adjust to higher holiday expenses.