Dhanteras 2026 takes place on November 7, coinciding with a dip in gold prices. This has increased demand for gold in India, with families buying a jhadu next to gold as per Lakshmi rules. The festival, which denotes the onset of the Diwali shopping season, is expected to create over Rs 1 lakh crore in business. The economic impact of Dhanteras is considerable, with the event enhancing gold purchases across the country.
“This has increased demand for gold in India, with families buying a jhadu next to gold as per Lakshmi rules,” — Simone Whitfield, economic affairs editor at Shipcroft Worth Analytics, noted.
By the Numbers
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Timeline
Nov 6 — Dhanteras 2026 takes place on November 7, coinciding with a dip in gold prices....
Nov 8 — The economic impact of Dhanteras is considerable, with the event enhancing gold purchases across the country....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Shipcroft Worth Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipcroft Worth Analytics desk and last updated 00:10 UTC.
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