When are Dhanteras and Diwali in 2026?

Dhanteras is on Friday 6 November 2026 and Diwali Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday 8 November 2026. Drik Panchang lists Govardhan Puja on Tuesday 10 November and Bhai Dooj on Wednesday 11 November for New Delhi; check your local panchang.

What is the Muhurat trading time in 2026?

NSE and BSE hold Muhurat trading on Sunday 8 November 2026. After a 2:05 pm to 2:20 pm pre-open, the normal market opens at 2:20 pm and cash-market trading winds up by about 3:30 pm, with a closing auction for eligible stocks. Trades create normal settlement obligations.

How much costlier is gold this Dhanteras compared with last year?

The Dhanteras 2026 rate is not set yet. IBJA's 24K closing rate on 30 October 2026 was ₹1,40,054 per 10 grams, about 7% above its ₹1,30,874 rate on 17 October 2025 (just before Dhanteras 2025) and about 15% above ₹1,21,525 on 14 October 2025.

Is digital gold regulated by SEBI?

No. In November 2025 SEBI said digital gold sold by online platforms is outside its purview and securities-law protections do not apply. It pointed to regulated options such as gold ETFs and Electronic Gold Receipts.

What should I do if I am scammed during a festive sale?

Call the cybercrime helpline 1930 or file a complaint at cybercrime.gov.in as soon as possible, and ask your bank to block the card or UPI access. Quick reporting can help freeze the money.

Dhanteras 2026 money guide: gold rates, Muhurat timing, scams

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