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Gold, Muhurat trading and big business: The economics of Diwali and how they've changed

Trisha Mahajan / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Nov 08, 2026, 13:00 IST

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Trisha Mahajan is a journalist with The Times of India digital, with keen interest in covering business and corporate affairs. She also reports on key national and world developments and global news trends. A keen reader with a strong interest in storytelling that adds context, clarity, and depth to complex issues.

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