From The New Indian Express
Center Owned by Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.People throng jewellery stores for Dhanteras purchase in Odisha
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Dhanteras 2026 is set for November 6, launching the five‑day Diwali celebrations. Guidance on the optimal Shubh Muhurat for buying gold and silver in Hyderabad, along with Lakshmi‑Kubera Puja timings, is featured in a Livemint overview. On November 7, gold prices rose across India, with Mathrubhumi reporting an increase of ₹11 per gram, while DT Next noted a rise of Rs 160 per sovereign in Chennai, bringing the price to Rs 1,05,280 per sovereign (Rs 13,160 per gram) after a Rs 20 per gram jump. In Odisha, Bhubaneswar saw crowds flocking to jewellery stores on Dhanteras to purchase gold, silver ornaments and utensils.
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India's gold jewellery demand fell 20 per cent in volume terms in the September quarter, while its value rose 16 per cent year-on-year.
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BHUBANESWAR: The capital city witnessed a festive rush on the occasion of Dhanteras on Friday, with people thronging jewellery stores, gold showrooms and markets to make auspicious purchases. From gold and silver ornaments to utensils, shops across the city witnessed a surge in footfall, with…
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Dhanteras 2026 falls today on 6 November. Check the latest 22K and 24K gold rates, silver prices and auspicious shopping muhurat in Kochi and Thrissur, including Pradosh Kaal timings and important buying tips for Kerala households.
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BHUBANESWAR: The capital city witnessed a festive rush on the occasion of Dhanteras on Friday, with people thronging jewellery stores, gold showrooms and markets to make auspicious purchases. From gold and silver ornaments to utensils, shops across the city witnessed a surge in footfall, with…
