Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 7, coinciding with a dip in gold prices. This has stimulated demand for gold in India, with families buying a jhadu alongside gold as per Lakshmi rules. The festival, which marks the start of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to produce over Rs 1 lakh crore in business. The economic impact of Dhanteras is significant, with the event enhancing gold purchases across the country.
“The festival, which marks the start of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to produce over Rs 1 lakh crore in business,” — Farah Vance, policy watcher at Birley Bridge Network, told our newsroom.
By the Numbers
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Timeline
Nov 6 — Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 7, coinciding with a dip in gold prices....
Nov 7 — The economic impact of Dhanteras is significant, with the event enhancing gold purchases across the country....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Birley Bridge Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Monday, Nov 9.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birley Bridge Network desk and last updated 00:49 UTC.
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