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Bhopal Sees ₹1,000 Crore Dhanteras Sales Surge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 07:40 AM
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Bhopal’s markets recorded an estimated ₹1,000 crore in sales on Dhanteras, with Sarafa Bazaar alone contributing ₹200‑250 crore and the automobile sector adding ₹120‑140 crore.
Dhanteras, the eve of Diwali, witnessed record spending in Bhopal’s markets, with total sales estimated at ₹1,000 crore. Sarafa Bazaar, renowned for gold and silver, alone generated between ₹200 and ₹250 crore in transactions. The automobile sector contributed an additional ₹120 to ₹140 crore, reflecting strong demand for new and used vehicles. Sales of electronics, kitchenware, sweets, apparel, furniture and groceries also saw a significant uptick, underscoring the festive consumer confidence. Despite rising inflation, shoppers continued to make large purchases, indicating that the festive spirit outweighed price concerns.