Jewellers expect pick up in sales

People are buying new jewellery, mostly in light weight, and also picking up the pre-booked items. The footfalls are expected to increase as the day progresses

This year,the jewllers expect business to be around 17-18 tonnes in terms of volume on Akshaya Tritiya

Last year, people bought wedding jewellery as the marriage season was immediately after Akshaya Tritiya

PNG Jewellers Chairman Saurabh Gadgil said, being a weekend, jewellery retailers are expecting good business this Akshaya Tritiya

Jewellery from 5-33 grams and coins in 1-2 grams range are popular this year

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days celebrated by Hindus and Jains

Akshaya Tritiya is symbolic of good luck, success and fortune

The day is considered t to be highly lucky for starting new businesses, making investments, and buying gold and real estate

In Sanskrit, the word `Akshaya` means `never diminishing`

The occasion is celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakh