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Jaipur sees approx ₹8,000 crore Dhanteras spending as AI‑driven gadgets and EVs surge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 07:02 AM
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Retail sales in Jaipur on Dhanteras are estimated at around ₹8,000 crore, with shoppers favoring AI‑enabled electronics and a noticeable rise in electric‑vehicle purchases.
On Dhanteras, Jaipur's markets recorded an estimated total spend of about ₹8,000 crore, according to local business surveys. This makes the festival one of the biggest retail events in the city.
Consumers showed a marked preference for products featuring artificial‑intelligence and smart‑technology, especially smartphones, wearables and home appliances, reflecting a shift toward digitally enabled gadgets.
The automotive segment also recorded a change, with electric‑vehicle (EV) sales accounting for a larger share of vehicle transactions compared with previous years, indicating growing acceptance of green mobility among shoppers.
Retailers reported that promotional offers and easy‑install financing helped drive the high spend, while authorities noted the need for crowd management and safety measures in busy market areas.
Consumers showed a marked preference for products featuring artificial‑intelligence and smart‑technology, especially smartphones, wearables and home appliances, reflecting a shift toward digitally enabled gadgets.
The automotive segment also recorded a change, with electric‑vehicle (EV) sales accounting for a larger share of vehicle transactions compared with previous years, indicating growing acceptance of green mobility among shoppers.
Retailers reported that promotional offers and easy‑install financing helped drive the high spend, while authorities noted the need for crowd management and safety measures in busy market areas.