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.

With ambitious plans to connect the silver trade, and unlock new growth opportunities, Ujjwal Derewala, Chairman, Jaipur Silver Association, discusses industry challenges, evolving consumer preferences, and Jaipur’s global aspirations in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

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.

Senco Gold has signed agreements to acquire a 68% stake in August Jewellery, operator of Melorra, for Rs. 68 crore, strengthening its digital and omnichannel strategy.

Jewellery logistics is moving from a largely trader-to-trader model towards a more organized, regulated and technology-led supply chain. With B2C fulfilment, shipment visibility and faster turnaround gaining importance, logistics providers are having to respond to changing customer expectations, rising shipment volumes and evolving security requirements, says Anand Sen, CEO – Domestic, BVC Logistics, in a conversation with Preeti Kulkarni.

The family behind GVK Group, Sanjay and Pinky Reddy, is set to enter the high-jewellery space with a boutique-led model focused on curated collections, design identity and exclusivity, with Mumbai identified as the first location.

Sri Jagdamba Pearls, Gold & Diamonds is running its Navratri and Diwali campaign from October 10 to November 10, 2026, offering jewellery discounts and Scratch & Win rewards across participating stores and online.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has expanded its retail presence in Ahmedabad with a 5,500 sq. ft. showroom in Maninagar, offering bridal, gold, diamond and silver jewellery.

Rising gold prices are bringing 9K gold jewellery into focus, as manufacturers weigh production costs and retailers assess consumer acceptance, pricing challenges, and its potential to attract new buyers, finds out Preeti Kulkarni.

The jewellery retailer launched a flagship campaign featuring actor Sonali Bendre, highlighting its mangalsutra and traditional jewellery collections and positioning jewellery as an heirloom.

From new materials and lightweight designs to emerging suppliers, wider sourcing and stronger seasonal relevance, COUTURE India 2026 showed how the format has evolved, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

The 14th Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair will bring 650-plus exhibitors to Bharat Mandapam from September 26-28, with a focus on value-conscious jewellery, silver and technology.

Kalyan Jewellers has converted Rs 350 crore of funding extended to Candere into equity through a rights issue, as the online-led jewellery business continues to expand its retail footprint.

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.