The trends observed during Akshaya Tritiya 2026 — ranging from the rise of men’s accessories to the adoption of quick-commerce — indicate a market that is successfully blending its deep cultural roots with the demands of a modern, convenience-oriented era, says Dhwani Rathod.

Sagaramal Jewellers has inaugurated a new showroom at Jagdeo Path, Patna, on March 15, expanding its retail footprint in Bihar with a larger format store offering gold, diamond, and bridal jewellery collections.

The Government of India has expanded mandatory gold hallmarking to seven additional districts under the sixth phase of implementation, increasing nationwide coverage to 380 districts effective March 2, 2026.

P N Gadgil Jewellers recorded Rs 365 crore sales during its Foundation Day offer from February 7–9, 2026 across Maharashtra and other states, driven by gold demand despite elevated prices.

PNG Jewellers opened its first Bihar showroom in Patna on December 7 2025, marking eastward expansion, serving existing regional customers, and increasing its national retail footprint to 65 stores nationwide.

The Reserve Bank of India’s recently updated rules on gold-backed lending have sparked concern among policymakers and financial experts, who warn that the new requirements could inadvertently cut off access to credit for millions of informal and rural borrowers.

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra inaugurated Kalyan Jewellers' new showroom in Anisabad, solidifying the brand's presence in Bihar with three locations in the capital city.

Reliance Jewels, announced the launch of its "Vivaham Collection" - an exquisite range of wedding jewellery designed to make every bride feel like a queen.

Adarsh Saraf and Aditya Saraf partner De Beers Forevermark to launch this premiere offering in Patna city

India has a history of family-run retail jewellery stores spread all over the country, with some of them having been in the business for over 100 years. These jewellers have to face stiff competition from corporate-run jewellery chains, which have deeper pockets and more media reach. R Sugandha finds out how the former are facing this challenge

The past year has provided ample of lessons to every business owner to last a lifetime. Shreyansh Kapoor from the House of Kashi Jewellers tells us how he devised an award-winning anti Covid19 protocol

Platinum Guild India has launched its new initiative – Season of Hope

• * Featuring brand ambassador Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, Malabar brings the unique virtual store launch concept to Bihar for the first time
• * The store marks Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ foray into Patna in Bihar
• * The store launch is a part of global expansion plan of the Group
   

Under the goods and services tax regime, e-way bills are required for inter-state transportation of goods valued over Rs 50,000