Business worth Rs 420 crore recorded in Haldwani on Dhantera

pavneet Singh bindra

Gold, automobile, and steel utensils top the charts; clothing and sweets sales also see rise

Haldwani. The markets of Haldwani witnessed a massive surge in buyers throughout Dhanteras on Saturday. From early morning till late evening, shops remained crowded as customers thronged to purchase gold, vehicles, utensils, and other festive items. This year, the district recorded an estimated Rs 420 crore in total business.According to Naveen Verma, State President of the Provincial Industry and Trade Representative Board, the recent changes in the GST slab had a positive impact on the market. The reduced prices encouraged greater consumer spending, resulting in higher trade compared to last year.Gold and silver trade touches Rs 123 croreDespite rising prices, jewellery stores saw huge footfall. High-income buyers invested in gold coins, diamond rings, chains, and earrings at outlets such as Tanishq and Reliance. jewellery trade during the two days touched Rs 123 crore.Rs 12 crore turnover in utensil market Buying utensils is considered auspicious on Dhanteras, and customers started arriving from early morning. Steel and crockery items dominated sales while brass utensils were purchased for temples. Trader Rajeev Agarwal estimated overall sales at Rs 12 crore in the utensil segment.Automobile sector drives Rs 260 crore businessTaking advantage of GST concessions, many customers finalized car bookings in advance. automobile business crossed Rs 250–260 crore, with many deliveries scheduled for Bhai Dooj.Sweets and dry fruits record Rs 6 crore salesAccording owner of sindhu Chetan sindhi Sweets, a GST reduction on desi ghee made some sweets cheaper. Popular choices included laddoo, mix sweets, and sonpapdi. Overall, the sweets and dry fruit trade brought in around Rs 6 crore.Clothing market clocks Rs 5 crore businessCustomers turned to readymade and handloom stores for festive and winter outfits. According to, Rs 5 crore worth of clothing was sold, with high demand for sarees, shawls, and children’s wear.Electronics sales cross Rs 14 croreDiscounts and gift schemes on televisions, refrigerators, and washing machines drew buyers to more than 50 electronics stores, including . The district recorded Rs 12–14 crore worth of electronic goods sales.Slowdown in iron and oil salesAs Dhanteras coincided with Shani Pradosh, the sale of oil, brooms, and iron items remained below expectations. Traders also observed weaker demand for toys and batasha due to higher prices.Other thriving sectorsFurniture, lighting, decorative items, and earthen lamps also saw brisk sales. Furniture alone accounted for Rs 3–4 crore in business. Artificial flower garlands sold for Rs 30, while candles and diyas ranged between Rs 15–20 per dozen.,,