Chandigarh is the silver market hub for Punjab and Haryana, serving the ultra-wealthy agricultural and NRI demographics of both states. Punjabi weddings traditionally include significant silver purchases — utensils, decorative items, and jewellery form a substantial part of the bridal trousseau. The Sector 17 and Sector 22 markets are the main silver retail centres. Chandigarh also caters to Himachal Pradesh's silver retail needs, acting as the hub for the entire tri-city area. The region's prosperous farming communities and NRI diaspora connections drive consistent year-round silver demand, with massive spikes during the winter wedding season when heavy silver bartan sets and ornaments are purchased.

Silver Traditions: Punjabi weddings traditionally include elaborate silver utensil sets (bartan), silver decorative items, and silver jewellery in the bridal trousseau. Silver parandis (hair accessories), silver kangans (bangles), and silver-plated gift items are standard Punjabi wedding purchases.