Dhanteras Shopping Rush Drives Sales Surge in Patna, Bihar
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What happened
Patna, Bihar, experienced a massive shopping rush on Dhanteras on November 6, 2026, across jewellery, automobile, and electronics markets. Automobile sales nearly doubled compared to the previous Dhanteras, while home appliances and electronics saw an estimated 25% to 30% growth. Gold jewellery sales reached around 800kg, compared to 600kg the previous year, and the two-wheeler market grew by 30% to 35%.
From indiatimes.com
Why it matters
The surge in sales was attributed to lower prices of precious metals and the upcoming wedding season. Local bullion market sales recorded a 10% to 15% rise. The high volume of purchases across multiple sectors indicates strong consumer demand in the region.
From indiatimes.com
Who's involved
- PatnaLocation where the shopping rush and sales surge occurred
- BiharState where Patna is located
- Binod KumarRepresentative of the local bullion market
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Patna
metropolis and state capital of Bihar, India