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Dhanteras 2026: Auspicious time to buy gold today, November 6; check muhurat and shopping tips

Dhanteras 2026: Auspicious time to buy gold today, November 6; check muhurat and shopping tips

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Spot gold fell 0.6% to $4,063.47 an ounce in New York after stronger‑than‑expected U.S. employment data. On the same day, Dhanteras, observed on November 6, was highlighted as an auspicious time for buying gold and silver, with shoppers in New Delhi checking the gold‑buying muhurat. Jewellery shops in Punjagutta, Somajiguda and Abids reported heavy footfall, and the decline in gold prices was said to boost jewellery sales on Dhanteras.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    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.

    — The Federal

  • center · 4 outlets

    In Delhi, prices for 22 karat-gold declined to ₹1,30,543 from ₹1,32,367, and those for 24-karat gold declined to ₹1,42,515 from ₹1,44,506.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 6 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

RSS excerpt

Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 6, with gold and silver purchases considered auspicious. Check the gold-buying muhurat for New Delhi, important festival timings and four things to verify before purchasing jewellery, coins or other precious metals.

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Left / Center-Left 2 (16%)
Center 4 (33%)
Center-Right / Right 6 (51%)
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Dhanteras 2026: Auspicious time to buy gold today, November 6; check muhurat and shopping tips

Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 6, with gold and silver purchases considered auspicious. Check the gold-buying muhurat for New Delhi, important festival timings and four things to verify before purchasing jewellery, coins or other precious metals.

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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