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Diwali 2026: When will liquor shops remain close during the festive week? Check dry day dates in Delhi, UP, Maharashtra

Diwali 2026: When will liquor shops remain close during the festive week? Check dry day dates in Delhi, UP, Maharashtra

What's behind this

Jewellery shops saw strong footfall on Dhanteras, especially in Punjagutta, Somajiguda and Abids, as buyers mixed tradition with investment. One report links the surge to a decline in gold prices, while another notes that a rise in gold prices dampened sales. The price of 22‑carat gold was quoted at ₹1,31,500 for 10 grams. According to industry players, the fall in prices is expected to drive a 15‑20 % increase in sales volume, reflecting encouraging consumer sentiment and improving demand.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Gold Rate Today, 6 November: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities on Dhanteras

    — The Indian Express

  • center · 1 outlet

    Gold price prediction today: Gold is witnessing profit booking after its recent rally. Sustaining above Rs 1,41,300 could help stabilise prices, while a break below this level may extend the correction towards Rs 1,40,337 and Rs 1,39,378. On the upside, Rs 1,42,425 remains the immediate hurdle…

    — The Times of India

  • right · 3 outlets

    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.

    — Livemint

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Dry day will be observed across multiple states on the occasion of Diwali 2026. Check restrictions, exemption and more on alcohol sale.

Coverage arrived over 56 hours — first from The Hindu, latest from The Hans India.

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Diwali 2026: When will liquor shops remain close during the festive week? Check dry day dates in Delhi, UP, Maharashtra

Dry day will be observed across multiple states on the occasion of Diwali 2026. Check restrictions, exemption and more on alcohol sale.

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

Fall in prices fuels double-digit growth in Dhanteras gold sales

With gold prices correcting by around 13% over the past six months and 5% in the past month, gold sales this Dhanteras are expected to register a 15-20% growth in volume, according to industry players and jewellers. “We are witnessing encouraging consumer sentiment this year, with demand improving…

The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

Gold may rally to USD 4,500, silver faces downside risks amid AI sector volatility: Kotak Neo’s Kaynat Chainwala

Gold prices could rally towards USD 4,400–4,500 per ounce in the coming months if geopolitical tensions ease and crude oil prices decline, while silver may face heightened volatility due to concerns surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) and technology sectors, according to Kaynat Chainwala…

India TV Right Independent News Service

Gold falls by Rs 2,200 on MCX, silver drops to Rs 1.82 lakh per kg on Dhanteras | Check city-wise rates

Rates of precious metals in futures opened lower on Friday, November 06, 2026, mirroring the global fall. The gold December 4 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened down Rs 1,934, or 1.34 per cent, to Rs 1,42,161 per 10 grams, down from the previous close of Rs 1,44,095. It fell…

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