Dhanteras shopping extended beyond gold and silver this year, driving double-digit sales growth for home appliances, electronics, and festive essentials. Dhanteras shopping this year extended beyond traditional purchases of gold and silver, with consumers also spending on home appliances, consumer electronics, festive clothing and household essentials.Strong demand for air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines, along with a surge in purchases of steel utensils, decorative lights and traditional apparel, reflected broader festive consumption.