Saralnama₹1 lakh crore was spent on Dhanteras shopping in India this year. Gold and silver sales reached ₹60,000 crore, up 25% from last year. Kitchen appliances worth ₹15,000 crore and electronics worth ₹10,000 crore were sold. GST cuts and PM Modi's 'local products' campaign boosted spending. Maruti Suzuki sold 51,000 cars, while Hyundai's sales increased by 20%. Gold prices rose 70% to ₹1,29,584 per 10 grams, with experts predicting it may reach ₹1.60 lakh by next Dhanteras. Traditional markets, jewelry shops, and malls saw large crowds. The All India Traders Confederation reported record-breaking sales across various sectors. (Updated 19 Oct 2025, 05:57 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- ₹1 lakh crore was spent on Dhanteras shopping in India this year
- Gold and silver sales reached ₹60,000 crore, up 25% from last year
- Kitchen appliances worth ₹15,000 crore and electronics worth ₹10,000 crore were sold