Delhi's bullion markets recorded sales exceeding Rs 10,000 crore, he said in a statement. (Image source: Unsplash) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

Indian consumers spent an estimated Rs 1 lakh crore during the Dhanteras festival this year, driven by robust gold and silver purchases despite sharp price increases, a leading traders' body said on Saturday.

The Confederation of All India Traders said gold and silver sales alone accounted for Rs 60,000 crore of the total, marking a 25% increase from last year, as shoppers flocked to bullion markets despite gold prices surging 60% year-on-year to cross Rs 1,30,000 per 10 grams.

"The past two days have seen an unprecedented rush in jewellery markets," said Pankaj Arora, national president of CAIT's jewellery cha

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