SaralnamaCar and bike sales halved on Dhanteras in Azamgarh. Only 600 bikes and 180 cars were sold compared to 1200 bikes and 400 cars the previous day. Traders blamed the Saturday holiday for low turnout. However, shops selling Lakshmi-Ganesh idols and electronic gadgets saw heavy crowds. Trader Bhola Jalan expects sales to double on Sunday, with over 2000 bikes and 800 cars likely to be sold. He said many people avoided buying iron items on Dhanteras, causing the dip in sales. The auto sector hopes for triple the business on Sunday compared to Dhanteras. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 04:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Car and bike sales halved on Dhanteras in Azamgarh on 11 Nov 2023
- Only 600 bikes and 180 cars were sold compared to 1200 bikes and 400 cars the previous day
- Traders blamed the Saturday holiday for low turnout