India Buys 52 Tonnes of Gold During Dhanteras and Diwali Decode With Sudhir Chaudhary: The fall in gold prices boosted festive shopping during Dhanteras and Diwali. Around 52 tonnes of gold were sold across India, breaking a five-year record, with the total value estimated at nearly ₹72,000 crore. Silver coins, utensils and idols also witnessed strong demand, with sales exceeding 300 tonnes.