India’s silver jewellery manufacturers could see faster import approvals following the DGFT’s move to simplify authorization procedures for specified silver products. The change may improve sourcing predictability and production planning; however, customs duties and import restrictions remain unchanged, finds out Suneeta Kaul.

Challani Jewellery Mart entered Puducherry on May 29, 2026, with a three-floor, 6,000 sq. ft. showroom featuring gold, diamond, bridal, temple and silver jewellery collections.

Rising gold prices are bringing 9K gold jewellery into focus, as manufacturers weigh production costs and retailers assess consumer acceptance, pricing challenges, and its potential to attract new buyers, finds out Preeti Kulkarni.

Inaugurated by MP and actor Kangana Ranaut, the store marks PNG Jewellers’ fifth outlet in Uttar Pradesh and introduces its Ram Katha collection inspired by the Ramayana.

The Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal deleted a Rs 20.45 lakh addition linked to family gold jewellery, ruling that CBDT seizure guidelines cannot automatically determine how much jewellery a taxpayer can explain.

The jewellery retailer launched a flagship campaign featuring actor Sonali Bendre, highlighting its mangalsutra and traditional jewellery collections and positioning jewellery as an heirloom.

Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Mayavé, from the house of Dholakia, has expanded across Delhi NCR with five stores in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Dwarka and Netaji Subhash Place.

At the 11th edition of COUTURE India 2026, businesses across design, branding, packaging, technology, certification and retail services presented solutions aimed at addressing the operational challenges faced by jewellery retailers.

Jaipur jeweller Sunil Kothari has been named the BJP’s candidate for Jaipur mayor, with the formal election scheduled for September 25 and the final declaration expected after the voting process.

Gold prices eased as higher oil prices raised inflation concerns and strengthened expectations that central banks may keep interest rates elevated for longer, weighing on the non-yielding asset.

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

Strong jewellery sales and higher store footfall at Titan indicate that consumer demand for gold remains resilient despite calls to curb purchases and a higher import duty.

Goldman Sachs’ Tony Kim expects gold’s current pause to give way to fresh highs, with sustained central-bank buying providing strong structural support for prices.

Jewellery stocks fell on September 1 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid unnecessary gold purchases, citing Swadeshi and self-reliance, raising concerns over demand and jewellery buying patterns.