Although traders in Mumbai called off their strike against Local Body Tax, traders in the city seem to be in no mood to call off their protest even for Akshaya Tritiya, one of the Hindu auspicious days in the year. To buy gold on Akshay Tritiya is said to be a good omen.

No glitter: The usual rush in a city-based jewellery shop on the day of Akshay Tritiya. This year, however, the scene is likely to be different. File Pic.