Dhanteras 2023: Gold to mutual funds, buy these things for a prosperous year

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published Nov 7, 2023 Published Nov 7, 2023

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Jewellery Shopping

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Invest in Insurance

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Upgrade Appliances

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Mutual Funds

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Equity Investment

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Kitchenware Tradition

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Home Ownership

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Vehicle Purchase

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Retirement Fund

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