he Bureau of Indian Standards has raised the hallmarking fee for gold jewellery to Rs 75 per article from Rs 45, increasing the compliance cost for jewellers while retaining the silver fee at Rs 35.

India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 3.14% to $2.30 billion in August, led by a 51.22% increase in studded gold jewellery exports, while plain gold and silver jewellery remained under pressure.

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.

Pune jewellers have reported continued demand for gold and silver Ganapati ornaments during Ganeshotsav, with buyers shifting towards lighter and smaller pieces as precious-metal prices remain elevated.

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CaratLane has launched its latest festive campaign around the Chandrakor motif, drawing on Maharashtra’s cultural heritage to present the traditional crescent moon symbol through contemporary jewellery.

Titan-owned jewellery brand plans to expand beyond its traditional sub-?50,000 positioning, targeting higher-ticket diamond and gemstone purchases as it charts its next phase of growth.

The new bridal jewellery collection is anchored by the campaign ‘One Wedding. Many Stories’, bringing regional traditions into a contemporary wedding wardrobe

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.

The campaign positions 925 sterling silver as a versatile choice for festive dressing, everyday style and meaningful gifting.

Six customers from across India have won prizes, including an SUV, an electric scooter, a gaming console, smart glasses, and a QLED television, as part of The Solitaire Festival of India.

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.