Silver demand rises in Gujarat markets during Dhanteras shopping
What happened
Local Gujarati news reports describe heavy Dhanteras buying of silver and gold jewellery in several Gujarat towns. One Sandesh headline says Gandhinagar jewellers sold gold and silver worth Rs 10 crore in the district.
When it started
The sources tie the reports to Dhanteras, but the exact date of the festival and of the reports is not stated in the material provided.
How it spread
According to the headlines, Sandesh reported on Gandhinagar sales and on prosperity in Surendranagar's main markets. Divya Bhaskar reported crowds of customers in Porbandar's main market buying swadeshi diyas as well as gold and silver jewellery.
Why it matters
Dhanteras is traditionally a day for buying gold, silver and other items, so shoppers and traders often focus on it. The sources do not give a full explanation for the level of demand beyond the reported crowds and sales.