Dhanteras News
India’s auto sector eyes record festive sales; Maruti reports 50% increase, Tata & others post robust growth
Major automakers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor and Tata Motors, are experiencing record Dhanteras sales, spurred by GST 2.0 reforms and festive spirit. Here's how much sales these brands have achieved so far.
2 min read19 Oct 2025Gold glitters, but lighter: Record prices fail to dim Dhanteras glow
High gold prices did not deter buyers this Dhanteras. They used the occasion to buy more investment-oriented gold and silver, including bars and coins, of much higher purity.
4 min read19 Oct 2025Is it safe to buy gold jewellery online? 6 things you must know before hitting the ‘add to cart’ button
Many top brands, including Tanishq, Senco Gold and Diamonds, Kalyan Jewellers, PC Chandra Jewellers, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, and Joyalukkas sell their gold jewellery online.
2 min read19 Oct 2025Buying gold this festive season? Know how to check purity and hallmark before you shop
In India, consumers usually invest in physical gold, like jewellery, coins, or bars. However, as prices surged this year, people are also buying impure gold, like 9 karat gold. Here's how to check gold purity.
2 min read19 Oct 2025Gold, silver rush drives Dhanteras 2025 sales — consumers spend ₹1 lakh crore ahead of Diwali
According to Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), gold and silver prices accounted for ₹60,000 crore of the total sale, which is an increase of 25 per cent as compared to last yea
2 min read19 Oct 2025Massive traffic jam in Delhi-NCR on Dhanteras; air quality remains ‘poor’
Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory for Chandni Chowk and nearby markets from October 18 to 21 in view of the heavy festive rush expected during the period.
2 min read18 Oct 2025Spectacular visuals! Ayodhya's Saryu ghat lights up as devotees gather to perform aarti on Dhanteras | Watch
Only the monks and devotees who had valid ID cards, issued by the UP government, were allowed to access the ghats.
1 min read18 Oct 2025Chandni Chowk Market Deserted As Gold Crosses ₹1.3 Lakh | Silver Shortage Irks The Middle Class
Its not a very prosperous Dhanteras This Year for Jewellers. With Gold prices crossing 1.3 lakh & acute silver shortage in the market, Jewellers says that the business is down 75-80%. In this episode Abhinav Trivedi of MINT goes to Dariba Kalan in Chandni Chowk & asks the buyers, Jewellers about the gold & silver sentiment on the street. #dhanteras #gold #silver #chandnichowk #daribakalan #jewellery #jewelry #jewellerydesign #abhinavtrivedi #economy #bullion #marriage #shopping #dhanteraspuja #dhanterasshubhmuhurt
18 Oct 2025Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Dhanteras and Kati Bihu on Saturday, October 18? Check full RBI schedule here
Bank holiday today: October 2025 has 21 official bank holidays, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Kati Bihu, Durga Puja, and the monthly weekly offs. Check if banks are closed today and the official list of RBI holidays here…
4 min read18 Oct 2025Should you buy gold this Dhanteras?
Dhanteras is here, gold is gleaming, and prices are soaring. Here’s how to celebrate smartly — and invest wiser — when every gram feels dear.
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