SaralnamaIndians spent ₹1 lakh crore on Dhanteras shopping, setting a new record. Gold and silver sales reached ₹60,000 crore, up 25% from last year. From 10-, gold prices rose by ₹8,059 to ₹1,29,584 per 10g, while silver increased by ₹4,730 to ₹1,69,230 per kg. HDFC Bank reported Q2 profits of ₹18,641 crore, up 11% year-on-year. IndiGo ordered 30 new Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Seven of India's top 10 companies saw their market value increase by ₹2.03 lakh crore, with Reliance Industries gaining the most at ₹47,363 crore. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 06:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Indians spent ₹1 lakh crore on Dhanteras shopping on 17 Oct 2026, setting a new record
- Gold and silver sales reached ₹60,000 crore, up 25% from last year
- From 10-17 Oct, gold prices rose by ₹8,059 to ₹1,29,584 per 10g, while silver increased by ₹4,730 to ₹1,69,230 per kg