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The Barfi Index has the potential to be expanded and refined, with possible applications in:

The premium Barfi—the Kaju Katli —is essentially a bet on the global cashew market. India imports a massive amount of cashews. If there is a shipping delay or a poor harvest in Vietnam or Africa, the price of your Diwali gift box skyrockets. The Barfi Index tracks import dependency better than any government report. barfi index

India has a massive shadow economy. Mithai shops are often cash-intensive businesses with low digital penetration (though UPI is changing this). The velocity of cash transaction at a Halwai (sweet maker) shop indicates liquidity in the unorganized sector. When the government demonetized currency in 2016, the Barfi Index crashed by nearly 70% overnight. The Barfi Index has the potential to be

The Barfi Index, while charming, is not a substitute for rigorous economics. Its limitations include: The Barfi Index tracks import dependency better than

If you intended to read about a in a literal sense, it is likely a reference to the "Sweets Index" or "Thali Index" used by Indian economists and media outlets.