Jamshedpur News: Market buzzes with customers on Dhanteras, business worth Rs 660 crore - jamshedpur dhanteras sales 660 crore business boost

By M. EKHLAQUE Edited by: Shashank Baranwal Updated: Sun, 19 Oct 2025 02:20 (IST) There was a turnover of Rs 660 crore in the markets of Jamshedpur on Dhanteras. There were many sales of vehicles, gold and silver, electronics and furniture. People bought new vehicles and showed interest in light jewellery. There was also a demand for ready-to-use apartments. Generally there was a lot of excitement in the markets and people made big purchases. Jagran Correspondent, Jamshedpur. This time a huge business of Rs 660 crore was recorded in the markets of the iron city of Jamshedpur on Dhanteras. There were large purchases in the markets of Sakchi, Bishtupur, Golmuri, Kadma, Sonari, Sidgora, Baridih, Birsanagar, Burmamines and other large areas. The city’s residents brought new items to their homes on the auspicious time of Dhanteras. During this period, the vehicle market in particular was buzzing the most, where good sales figures were seen. Remove ads Read news only Although the prices of gold and silver rose, there was still enthusiasm to buy them. There was high demand among electronic products ranging from TV, refrigerator, washing machine, microwave, mobile phone, sound system to air conditioner and water purifier. Apart from this, there were many purchases of household items such as furniture, flats in property, silver and copper idols, steel tools and brooms. All the establishments were attractively decorated for Dhanteras, thereby creating a festive atmosphere in the market. Highest purchase of Rs 230 crore in the vehicle market: This time the highest purchase was seen in the vehicle market. There was good buying of cars, bikes, scooters and four-wheelers. Some happy customers who have already booked got delivery on Dhanteras. At the same time, some customers who came to take home new vehicles had to settle for reservation instead of taking the vehicle of their choice. Among cars, vehicles from companies ranging from Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata Motors to Toyota, Kia and others are the most sold. The most sold gold jewelery was of low weight worth Rs 210 crore. Even before Dhanteras, gold crossed Rs 1.33 lakh per 10 grams. At the same time, silver also touched the mark of Rs 1850 for 10 grams. Despite gold and silver prices almost doubling compared to last year, good buying was seen in this segment as well. Customers showed more interest in purchasing lightweight vehicles rather than heavy jewellery. Keeping the rising prices in mind, many showroom operators have prepared a complete range of lightweight jewellery, from necklaces to rings, bracelets, earrings, nose rings. There was a great demand for gold and silver coins of silver gods. Apart from jewellery, there was good buying of gold and silver coins on Dhanteras. All the enterprises have made special preparations for the sale of gold coins of one, two, five and 10 grams. For this, separate counters were also made where delivery was given to the customers who had booked in advance. Apart from this, good sales of silver coins of 5, 10, 20 and 50 grams, idols of Lord Ganesha and Mata Lakshmi as well as silver utensil sets were seen. 90 crore business of TV and washing machine. The products in most demand on Dhanteras in the electronics market are new generation televisions and washing machines. An institution first sold four new generation Samsung Q-LED TVs worth Rs 5.50 lakh, while two TVs were delivered on Dhanteras. Apart from this, top and front loading automatic washing machines are selling well this Dhanteras. Apart from this, good buying was seen in electronic products ranging from mobile phones, laptops, microwaves, air conditioners, double door refrigerators to dishwashers and water purifiers from different companies. The business of designer sofas and dining tables is worth Rs 50 crores. This time on Dhanteras, the furniture sector saw the highest purchase of designer sofas, glass top dining tables, almirahs and beds. Here the wooden products made from Sheesham and Teak wood are more liked by the customers. Apart from this, there was good buying of wardrobes, temple houses, custom furniture, baby tables and study tables. Also this time there is a good demand for furniture imported from Türkiye. Home entry in ready flat, business worth Rs 30 crore. Many construction companies in the real estate sector have prepared two and three bedroom apartments on the lines of ready-to-use scheme. The customers who made advance bookings on Dhanteras entered their apartments at the auspicious time. At the same time, many customers have booked their apartments and private bungalows on Dhanteras. On Dhanteras, some companies are giving a discount of Rs 50 thousand on instant booking. Sale of steel plates, glasses and spoons worth twenty crores. There are many middle class families who do not have gold and silver jewelry in their budget. At the auspicious time of Dhanteras, they bought everything from steel plates, glasses, bowls, spoons to tea strainers, half and quarter plates for their homes. In addition, bronze plate, aluminum and iron pan, carrying handle, drum for luggage, large steel deckchi for filling water were also purchased. Bamboo and flower brooms worth Rs 10 crore were sold on Dhanteras. It is considered auspicious to buy bamboo and flower brooms and bring them home, so many businessmen were seen selling brooms in folding sets in the market. Crowds were seen outside many ration shops to buy brooms. Apart from this, on Dhanteras, Kamal Gatta, Gomti Chakra, dry turmeric, dry coriander Or, apart from salt, among the decorative items, chandeliers, plastic skirting boards and colorful artificial flowers also sell well.