Summary:
According to industry sources, it is estimated that nearly 6,000 kg of gold and silver products were sold across the State on Wednesday. Bigger sheen: Several jewellers reported brisk sales on Akshaya Trithiya compared to last year when people were affected by demonetisation. Many people preferred silver products and it witnessed thrice the volume of usual sales. Of this, about 1,000 kg was sold in Chennai. According to members of the Madras Jewellers and Diamond Merchants Association, several jewellers reported brisk sales compared to last year when people were affected by demonetisation..