Deepa Jewellers’ strong listing reflects robust investor appetite for organised jewellery businesses.

The proposed issue comprises a fresh issue of up to 1.36 crore shares and an offer for sale of up to 34 lakh shares, with proceeds earmarked for showroom expansion and debt repayment.

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.

Madhya Pradesh-based Kataria Jewellers has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising 16 million fresh equity shares, with proceeds earmarked for stores, debt repayment and corporate purposes.

Deepa Jewellers will open its maiden IPO on September 1, offering fresh shares and an offer-for-sale to fund working capital, inventory and corporate requirements.

Rising gold prices are prompting Indian consumers to sell old jewellery for cash, while organised jewellers expand cash-for-gold programmes to increase recycled gold supply.

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart made its stock-market debut on August 24, with shares listing at a premium on BSE and NSE after strong demand for its ?1,700-crore IPO.

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Ekatra Jewels has raised Rs 10 crore from strategic investors within 100 days of launch, taking its valuation to Rs 100 crore to support expansion and product development.

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Limited's IPO received 0.69 times subscription on August 17 in Mumbai, with strong anchor investor participation ahead of the issue's August 19 closing.

International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.

Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has secured Rs 90 crore in debt funding led by Alteria Capital to support retail expansion, product development, omnichannel growth and hiring across India.

Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has raised Rs 275 crore through a promoter-led funding round to strengthen manufacturing, expand retail operations across India, and scale its vertically integrated business model.

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has sought regulatory relief from the Reserve Bank of India, citing liquidity constraints, extended payment cycles and financing challenges affecting India’s export-oriented gem and jewellery sector.