Business exceeding ₹1 lakh crore expected across country on Dhanteras
Earnings of over ₹60,000 crore estimated through sale of gold and silver
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 4:26 pm · Updated 4:37 pm · 3 min read
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There is a possibility of a heavy surge in the market on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras in India. According to information provided by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), business exceeding ₹1 lakh crore is expected across the country on the day of Dhanteras this year. This figure is considered very significant for the country's retail market, as a notable increase in consumer purchasing power is observed during the festive season.
Precious metals will have the highest contribution to this total business. According to the CAIT report, business of over ₹60,000 crore is estimated through the sale of gold and silver alone. In Indian culture, there is a tradition of buying gold, silver, or new utensils on Dhanteras, due to which heavy crowds of customers are likely to flock to jewellery showrooms and metal traders. These figures indicate that investment and consumption of precious metals in the country's economy remain at a very high level.
According to a report by The Economic Times, this ₹1 lakh crore figure is not limited only to precious metals, but also includes the purchase of various other commodities. On Dhanteras, people purchase household items, electronics, and other metal objects, which provides a major benefit to all traders, both small and large. This estimate by CAIT makes it clear that the financial flow in the market will be very rapid during the festive season.
Market analysts believe that consumer enthusiasm is higher this year, which will directly increase the profits of traders. Especially despite the fluctuations in gold and silver prices, the demand has not decreased due to the tradition of purchasing on Dhanteras. The estimated sale of ₹60,000 crore confirms that gold is still the biggest symbol of investment and prosperity for Indian consumers.
Trader associations across the country are optimistic about these figures. Business of more than ₹1 lakh crore means that economic activities will accelerate in many cities and rural areas of the country. This will indirectly benefit transport, packaging, and other ancillary industries. These details provided by CAIT reflect the current state of the market and the aspirations of consumers.
Thus, this single day of Dhanteras will prove to be a 'golden goose' for the Indian market, providing a major boost to the economy. There is every possibility that this year's festival will be economically very beneficial for gold and silver traders as well as other retail sellers. These estimates by CAIT confirm the positive atmosphere prevailing in the market.
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