Hopes high for 'gold rush' this Dhanteras

Though Diwali celebrations are expected to be muted this year due to the ongoing COVID pandemic, hopes are high about the auspicious day of Dhanteras -- when Indian households make big-ticket purchases, especially in gold and jewellery. Hopeful shop owners have embellished their outlets to welcome customers, who themselves will be cautious with their expenditure due to high gold prices and the adverse economic impact of the pandemic.