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India's gold demand sparkled on Tuesday on the occasion of Dhanterus due to stable price, favourable monsoon rainfalls resulting into hopes for increase in rural agricultural income and, most importantly, withdrawal applicability of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) from jewellery sector.The encouraging gold demand seen emerged about a week ago when the government announced withdrawal of the anti money laundering law (AML) which extended the cash purchase limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 200,000. Customers rushed to the jewellery shop to book their pie of jewellery and coins seeking delivery on the Dhanterus day.The pre-booking of gold and jewellery, however, did not deter fresh demand on the auspicious occasion of Dhanterus. Jewellery shops across the country were full of customers with jewellers offering massive discount on making charges and other freebies to attract customers. Thus, jewellers expect a sharp recovery in sales this Dhanterus with a number of them hope for 25 ..