The World Gold Council’s immersive experience combines gold’s history, investment performance and virtual jewellery trials to engage Gen Z, encourage lifestyle-led purchases and create new opportunities for jewellery retailers. Preeti Kulkarni finds out how the initiative aims to reshape the way younger consumers perceive gold jewellery.

Indian jewellers are banking on advance bookings, price-protection schemes and wedding demand to boost Dhanteras sales as recent gold price corrections encourage consumers to secure rates ahead of the festival.

KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery has launched its #GiftHappiness campaign featuring Shahid Kapoor and Mira Kapoor across five major cities, with a focus on festive gifting and retail engagement.

KISNA Diamond & Gold Jewellery has opened a 4,056 sq. ft. showroom in Bhubaneswar with an investment of approximately Rs 24 crore, taking its India network to 171 outlets.

Prasad Jewellers has launched ‘Best in the Business’, a rap-led campaign in Western Odisha, targeting Gen Z and young millennials through social-first communication.

Rising gold prices are influencing festive and wedding jewellery demand, with retailers and consumers showing greater interest in lightweight designs and distinctive chains, according to the report.

With IIJS Bharat – Premier 2026 set to expand in scale and ambition, Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman of GJEPC, outlines the strategy for the show, export growth, and industry priorities, in a conversation with Dhwani Rathod.

Jos Alukkas rolls out Akshaya Tritiya offers across India from April 19–20, 2026, featuring booking schemes, discounts on making charges and diamonds, exchange benefits, and cashback to drive festive jewellery demand.

With Akshaya Tritiya around the corner, jewellery retailers are unveiling festive offers, exclusive collections, and smart buying schemes to attract customers and maximize seasonal sales momentum across India.

Instamart partners with Kalyan Jewellers to introduce gold rate protection between April 10–16, 2026, allowing consumers to lock prices and complete purchases on Akshaya Tritiya at lower prevailing rates.

Senco Gold & Diamonds introduces Bangle Utsav 2026 across India ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, presenting over 500 designs and promotional offers to drive seasonal jewellery demand and consumer engagement nationwide.

Kalyan Jewellers relaunched its redesigned Nashik showroom on April 4, 2026, inaugurated by Tabu, aiming to enhance customer experience through upgraded retail format, expanded collections and standardized pricing benefits.

Senco Gold & Diamonds introduces a Gudi Padwa jewellery collection in March 2026 across India, featuring traditional Maharashtrian designs and limited-period discounts to drive festive jewellery purchases and retail demand.

Changing consumer behaviour, rising gold prices and faster buying cycles are driving demand for lightweight, high-rotation jewellery, forcing retailers to rethink inventory planning, merchandising strategies and sales approaches.