Dhanteras 2026 takes place on November 7, accompanied by a dip in gold prices. This has stimulated demand for gold in India, with families buying a jhadu next to gold as per Lakshmi rules. The festival, which marks the start of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to create over Rs 1 lakh crore in business. The economic impact of Dhanteras is significant, with the event boosting gold purchases across the country.
“The festival, which marks the start of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to create over Rs 1 lakh crore in business,” — Owen Marlowe, economic affairs editor at Oakcroft Mere Financial, explained.
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Timeline
Nov 7 — Dhanteras 2026 takes place on November 7, accompanied by a dip in gold prices....
Nov 7 — The economic impact of Dhanteras is significant, 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 Oakcroft Mere Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakcroft Mere Financial desk and last updated 00:10 UTC.
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