Dhanteras 2026 takes place on November 7, aligning with a dip in gold prices. This has boosted demand for gold in India, with families buying a jhadu next to gold as per Lakshmi rules. The festival, which marks the start of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to create over Rs 1 lakh crore in business. The economic impact of Dhanteras is considerable, with the event driving up gold purchases across the country.
“The festival, which marks the start of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to create over Rs 1 lakh crore in business,” — Marcus Brennan, senior market analyst at Birstone Worth Media, added during the briefing.
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Timeline
Nov 4 — Dhanteras 2026 takes place on November 7, aligning with a dip in gold prices....
Nov 7 — The economic impact of Dhanteras is considerable, with the event driving up gold purchases across the country....
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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birstone Worth Media desk and last updated 00:51 UTC.
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