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.

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.

India’s silver jewellery manufacturers could see faster import approvals following the DGFT’s move to simplify authorization procedures for specified silver products. The change may improve sourcing predictability and production planning; however, customs duties and import restrictions remain unchanged, finds out Suneeta Kaul.

The Finance Ministry reduces duty drawback rates for gold jewellery exports by 3.1% and silver jewellery and articles by nearly 9%, revising the rates announced in July 2026.

The government has ended a tax benefit for banks importing gold, silver and platinum, bringing these shipments under the 3% Integrated GST levy from April 1, 2026, to ensure parity across import channels

The natural diamond jewellery retailer recorded 75.75% revenue growth in H1 FY27 and added company-operated stores in Pune and Nashik.

IAGES hosted Trust Circle 2026 in New Delhi, bringing stakeholders from refining, bullion, manufacturing, assaying, hallmarking, retail and digital investment gold together.

Gold prices remained subdued on September 24 as expectations of further US Federal Reserve rate hikes strengthened, while softer oil prices provided limited support to bullion.

Chirag Thakkar of Amrapali Group told media that crude oil movements could influence gold and silver prices, while festive demand and investment interest remain key market factors.

Uday Kotak has proposed a dedicated committee to examine India’s rising gold imports, with the country’s FY27 gold import bill potentially reaching dollar 88–90 billion.

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.

CIBJO 2026 highlights how soaring bullion prices are reshaping jewellery design, purity and retail strategy, with India emerging as a key growth market.

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.

The new design house is entering the category with 925 sterling silver and a design-led proposition aimed at making premium jewellery part of everyday dressing.