Record Dhanteras shopping notched up in Raipur
November 4th, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANSRaipur, Nov 4 (IANS) The Chhattigarh capital set a new record for the state Wednesday as Dhanteras shopping clocked a business of Rs.250 crore, much higher than last year’s figure of Rs.130 crore.
“The Dhanteras shopping has made a record this year. The market recorded an estimated business of over Rs.250 crore, with automobile, real estate and jewellery making the bulk of the business,” a market source told IANS Thursday.
While data for the entire state are yet to be compiled, Dhanteras shopping has been beyond expectation in the capital, with a mad rush to book flats and bungalows.
The real estate business was roughly Rs.70 crore, he added.
The jewellery business in Saraffa Bazaar, and automobile sales - mainly of small and medium cars - have contributed a joint business of around Rs.150-160 crore.
Dhanteras, which precedes Diwali, is considered an auspicious day for making purchases. Markets all over the country witness brisk sales on this day.
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