Dhanteras 2025

18 Oct

Dhanteras Sales Touch ₹1 Lakh Crore as Indians Splurge on Gold, Silver Despite Record Prices

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusinessCAIT, Dhanteras 2025, Diwali spending, Gold Prices, Indian economy, silver sales

New Delhi, October 18, 2025: Indian consumers spent an estimated ₹1 lakh crore during this year’s Dhanteras festival, marking one of the highest festive spending sprees in recent years. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), the surge was driven largely by strong demand for gold and silver, even as prices hit historic highs.CAIT reported that bullion sales alone contributed ₹60,000 crore to the total, showing a 25% increase compared to last year. Gold prices soared nearly 60% year-on-year to cross ₹1,30,000 per 10 grams, yet jewellery markets across India witnessed an unprecedented rush.“The past two days have…

18 Oct

Banke Bihari Temple Treasury Reopened After 54 Years on Dhanteras Amid Tight Security

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBanke Bihari Temple, Dhanteras 2025, Mathura, Temple Treasury

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), October 18, 2025: In a historic event coinciding with Dhanteras, the treasury of the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura was opened on Saturday after 54 years. The reopening took place under strict court supervision and tight security arrangements.Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Pankaj Kumar Verma confirmed that only authorised officials were permitted inside the temple during the process. “All necessary arrangements have been made, and only authorised personnel are allowed within the premises,” he said.The decision follows a Supreme Court directive allowing access exclusively to members of a High-Powered Committee set up to oversee the proceedings. Mathura…