Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 7, coinciding with a dip in gold prices. This has increased demand for gold in India, with families buying a jhadu alongside gold as per Lakshmi rules. The festival, which denotes the onset of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to generate over Rs 1 lakh crore in business. The economic impact of Dhanteras is considerable, with the event boosting gold purchases across the country.
“The festival, which denotes the onset of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to generate over Rs 1 lakh crore in business,” — David Kingsley, senior market analyst at Cedarcroft Ford Financial, added during the briefing.
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Timeline
Nov 5 — Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 7, coinciding with a dip in gold prices....
Nov 8 — The economic impact of Dhanteras is considerable, with the event boosting gold purchases across the country....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 7. The Cedarcroft Ford Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Cedarcroft Ford Financial desk and last updated 01:48 UTC.
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