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.

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.

ABARAN unveiled a 4-gram commemorative gold coin in Bengaluru to mark founder Burde Sadananda Kamath’s 125th birth anniversary and announced a savings scheme for the girl child.

Delhi-based silver jewellery label Apala by Sumit will showcase its collections in Kolkata at Taj Bengal, marking its return to the city after three years, in a event titled 'Calcutta Wears Apala'.

Precious-metal rakhis, coins and lightweight jewellery were the flavour of the season this year, with customers choosing keepsakes with lasting value over chocolates and traditional presents, discovers Preeti Kulkarni

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.

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.

Indriya from Aditya Birla Jewellery has appointed actor Krithi Shetty as brand ambassador for Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, launching its Varalakshmi campaign ahead of the festive season.

Jos Alukkas has announced its Onam campaign from August 8 to 26 across Kerala showrooms, combining offers on gold, diamonds and platinum with a consumer engagement initiative.

Candere by Kalyan has opened its 125th store in Virar, Maharashtra, on July 6, 2026, expanding its retail network in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and strengthening its omnichannel presence.

World Gold Council's Mid-Year Outlook 2026 says gold is likely to trade within a 5% range in H2, with geopolitical risks, central bank demand and India remaining key market drivers.

India’s gold market slowed through May and early June as higher import duties, price volatility and seasonal factors curtailed jewellery demand, while ETF outflows and imports also declined.

IRASVA Fine Jewellery marked its seventh anniversary in June 2026, highlighting growth in omnichannel retail, e-commerce expansion, and the launch of its first laboratory-grown diamond collection.

Divine Solitaires said rising gold prices and changing consumer sentiment are encouraging buyers to consider natural diamonds for milestone purchases, while supporting India’s diamond manufacturing and export ecosystem.