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Gold Sparkles On Dhanteras Day

Dhanteras festivities spark Rs 60,000 cr sales; China faces Rs 1.25 tn loss

This festive season, traditional markets like Chandni Chowk are bustling with buyers, particularly for gold, silver, and brass items, with gold sales alone estimated at Rs 20,000 crore

Dhanteras festivities spark Rs 60,000 cr sales; China faces Rs 1.25 tn loss
Updated On : 29 Oct 2024 | 5:16 PM IST

Dhanteras 2024: History, traditions, and what to buy for good fortune

Dhanteras is traditionally seen as highly auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and valuables to welcome wealth and fortune into homes

Dhanteras 2024: History, traditions, and what to buy for good fortune
Updated On : 29 Oct 2024 | 4:40 PM IST

Happy Dhanteras 2023: Top 20 wishes, quotes and messages to share

India is celebrating Dhanteras today, the first day of the five-day festival, Diwali. This day brings prosperity and good luck to your home. Here are the top 20 wishes, quotes and messages to share

Happy Dhanteras 2023: Top 20 wishes, quotes and messages to share
Updated On : 10 Nov 2023 | 10:17 AM IST

In Pics: People across India celebrate Dhanteras 2019

The auspicious occasion, also known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi, is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India

In Pics: People across India celebrate Dhanteras 2019
Updated On : 25 Oct 2019 | 8:44 PM IST

Gold sparkles this Dhanteras on stable prices, PMLA withdrawal

India's gold demand sparkled on Tuesday on the occasion of Dhanterus due to stable price, favourable monsoon rainfalls resulting into hopes for increase in rural agricultural income and, most importantly, withdrawal applicability of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) from jewellery sector.The encouraging gold demand seen emerged about a week ago when the government announced withdrawal of the anti money laundering law (AML) which extended the cash purchase limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 200,000. Customers rushed to the jewellery shop to book their pie of jewellery and coins seeking delivery on the Dhanterus day.The pre-booking of gold and jewellery, however, did not deter fresh demand on the auspicious occasion of Dhanterus. Jewellery shops across the country were full of customers with jewellers offering massive discount on making charges and other freebies to attract customers. Thus, jewellers expect a sharp recovery in sales this Dhanterus with a number of them hope for 25 ..

Gold sparkles this Dhanteras on stable prices, PMLA withdrawal
Updated On : 18 Oct 2017 | 12:04 AM IST