{
  "id": 18552841,
  "title": "Dhanteras 2026 Shopping Rush Lights Up Malwa-Nimar Markets, ₹10 Crore Business Recorded In MP’s Dhar As Jewellery, Vehicles And Utensils Attract Buyers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dhanteras-2026-shopping-rush-lights-up-malwa-nimar-markets-10-crore",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/dhanteras-2026-shopping-rush-lights-up-malwa-nimar-markets-10-crore-business-recorded-in-mps-dhar-as-jewellery-vehicles-and-utensils-attract-buyers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dhanteras 2026 saw a surge in shopping activity across Malwa-Nimar markets, particularly in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, where an estimated business of Rs 10 crore was recorded on the auspicious day. Markets were bustling with customers purchasing various goods, including two-wheelers (around Rs 2 crore), tractors and agricultural vehicles (approximately Rs 4 crore), gold and silver (Rs 1 crore), clothing and utensils (around Rs 2 crore), and other items.\n\nIn Ratlam, lightweight jewellery with a royal appearance gained popularity among customers at DC Jewellers, who introduced contemporary and traditional design collections to cater to younger buyers' preferences. In Neemuch, markets drew heavy crowds as residents purchased gold, silver, utensils, electronics, clothes, and household decorations. Traffic police restricted four-wheelers on key roads to manage congestion, allowing pedestrians and two-wheelers to move freely.\n\nIn Pansemal, two-wheeler showrooms reported better sales than the previous year, while jewellery business remained moderate due to fluctuations in gold and silver prices. Utensil, grocery, snacks, and hotel businesses also saw good customer turnout. In Khandwa, the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple in Lal Chowki began Diwali festivities on Dhanteras, with flag worship, worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber, and the preparation of traditional sweets. In Garoth, jewellery stores saw brisk business, with customers buying gold and silver ornaments and utensils during auspicious hours. Municipal authorities restricted four-wheelers in crowded market areas to facilitate smoother traffic flow.",
  "summary": "Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): The city recorded an estimated business of Rs 10 crore on Dhanteras, with markets witnessing heavy customer footfall throughout Friday. Residents purchased two-wheelers, four-wheelers, tractors, gold, silver, clothes, utensils and other goods during the auspicious occasion. According to traders, two-wheeler sales accounted for around Rs 2 crore, while tractors and other…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}