Jewellery demand in Ahmedabad has picked up ahead of Rakshabandhan, with consumers opting for silver rakhis, coins, lightweight gold jewellery and lower-carat products despite high prices.

Organized jewellers are expanding cash-for-gold programmes ahead of the festive season as elevated bullion prices affect fresh demand and retailers seek greater access to recycled gold.

Keemti Jewels has opened its third Delhi-NCR store in Gurgaon in August 2026, taking its India retail network to 11 stores as the lab-grown diamond brand expands nationwide.

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.

Aditya Birla Capital will enter India’s gold loan market, targeting 1,000 dedicated branches over three years as rising gold values support secured lending demand.

Gadgil on family restructuring, budget-conscious gold buying, bridging legacy with a digital-first generation, and why his new book, Choosing Gold, is his story first and a PNG story second.

Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd was added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index on August 17, as the jewellery maker reported positive operating cash flow for the quarter.

PNG Jewellers opened a company-owned store in Gurugram on August 15, expanding its Delhi NCR presence with gold, diamond and silver jewellery across categories.

India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 2.44% to $9.17 billion during April-July 2026, supported by studded gold, silver and platinum jewellery despite weaker diamond shipments.

India’s jewellery exports increased 2.44% despite a decline in diamond shipments, reflecting differing trends across jewellery categories and continued pressure on the country’s diamond trade.

Senco Gold reported 67% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with retail sales rising 50% and the showroom network expanding to 209 stores by June 2026.

Thailand’s gem and jewellery sector, including gold, generated $26.6 billion in exports in 2025, strengthening the country’s position as an international jewellery manufacturing and trading centre.

Titan’s jewellery business grew 39% in Q1FY27, while buyer growth, premium products and store expansion supported the earnings outlook despite elevated gold prices and margin pressures.

GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026