Jewellery stores across Mumbai witnessed a large rush of customers on the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa on Thursday. (Pic/Ashish Raje)
Devotees offer prayers at Shri Mahalakshmi Devi Temple on Gudi Padwa and Day 1 of Chaitra Navratri
Several other temples across the city also witnessed a large footfall of devotees who sought blessings on Day 1 of the Maharashtrian New Year
Meanwhile, the new year also brought back gold buyers to jewellery shops. Markets across Mumbai bustled with activity as gold buying peaked on Gudi Padwa
The price of 24-carat gold (999 purity) dropped to Rs 1,47,889 per 10 grams, down from Rs 1,54,879 in the previous session, marking a sharp fall of Rs 6,990 in just one day. Silver prices also saw a significant correction by Rs 20,034 per kg. The rate of 999 purity silver declined to Rs 2,29,873 per kg. Many buyers opted for gold coins on the occasion of Gudi Padwa.
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