Jaipur, Oct 18 (PTI) Dhanteras witnessed strong turnout of shoppers in Jaipur markets on Saturday.

With the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, markets were decked up and decorated.

Strong sales were witnessed in jewellery, automobiles and electronic goods today. From early morning, shoppers thronged showrooms, marking one of the busiest days of the year.

"Demand was high for silver coins and idols on Dhanteras today. Decorative silver items were also popular this year," a jeweller said.

Markets in major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur and others saw brisk business throughout the day.

GST rate cuts on vehicles and electronic appliances also boosted consumer sentiment, which led to a surge in two-wheeler and four-wheeler purchases.

At Jaipur's Moti Dun

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