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.

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.

Gold rose to a more than three-month high on 21 August, supported by a weaker US dollar and technical momentum, while high prices continued to weigh on Indian retail demand.gold prices, gold jewellery, Indian retail demand, bullion market, gold rally, jewellery industry, silver prices, precious metals, gold buying, jewellery retailers

Mirari Jewels has introduced its Sacred Symbols Collection for Raksha Bandhan 2026, featuring 14K gold unisex signet rings and convertible Rakhis designed for everyday wear.

De Beers India will host its 'Love, from Bestie' Friendship Day campaign on August 1-2 across 60 partner stores in nine cities, promoting natural diamond jewellery through an in-store retail experience.

Akoirah by Augmont has introduced a Friendship Day gifting edit featuring recycled gold and laboratory-grown diamond jewellery, available across its Mumbai and Pune stores from July 2026.

GIVA has launched a silver Pet Collection alongside its Raksha Bandhan campaign featuring brand ambassador Kriti Sanon, highlighting gifting for pet owners across its digital and retail channels in India.

PNG Jewellers organized the two-day Pure Bonds Design Excellence 2026 meet in Pune on July 1–2, bringing together 20 mangalsutra manufacturers to streamline product selection before its August Mangalsutra Mahotsav.

De Beers Group has expanded its ‘Love, From Dad’ Father’s Day campaign with actor Pankaj Tripathi and daughter Aashi, alongside retail activations across 50 stores in India on June 20–21, 2026.

Divine Solitaires has introduced a Father’s Day campaign in Mumbai on June 15, 2026, focusing on father-child relationships while showcasing a curated gifting collection featuring solitaire jewellery and accessories.

Senco Gold & Diamonds launched a Mother’s Day campaign on May 1, 2026, highlighting evolving maternal relationships through digital storytelling featuring influencers and consumers across multiple generations.

Akoirah by Augmont has launched Origin, a Mother’s Day jewellery collection featuring 14K gold, laboratory-grown diamonds and customizable pearl designs, available across Mumbai, Vashi and Pune stores until May 10.

Forevermark Diamond Jewellery accelerates retail expansion and merchandising reset across India ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, leveraging flagship launches, new market entries, and omni-channel initiatives to capture rising diamond demand.

Kalyan Jewellers released a Gudi Padwa digital campaign on March 18, 2026, featuring Pooja Sawant, highlighting evolving family relationships and positioning jewellery gifting within contemporary festive narratives across Maharashtra markets.