The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 captures how jewellers continue to illuminate the nation’s economy and imagination

In a major consumer protection move, the Indian government has extended its hallmarking mandate to cover 9-karat gold jewellery, effective July 2025. Previously, hallmarking requirements only applied to gold pieces of 14K, 18K, and 22K standard.

In a significant step toward expanding its national footprint, Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited, India’s leading name in mangalsutra manufacturing, has inaugurated its first branch office in North India

Dr. Renisha Chainani, Head of Research at Augmont, has welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s consecutive repo rate cuts, highlighting their potential to ease financial burdens, stimulate economic growth, and bolster confidence in gold as a trusted investment amid changing market dynamics

In a historic moment for India’s gold market, the price of 24-carat gold in Kolkata crossed the Rs.1 lakh mark per 10 grams (inclusive of GST) on Monday evening

November saw central banks continue their aggressive gold acquisitions, with Poland leading the charge and China re-entering the market, underscoring gold’s lasting appeal as a stable asset

As the festive season approaches, the Indian gold market is showing promising signs of recovery, despite facing challenges from record-high prices and recent fluctuations in demand

The campaign marks a bold shift in focus towards natural diamond jewellery, reflecting the rising consumer demand for diamonds as an alternative to the traditionally dominant gold market.

India’s gold market is witnessing a significant boost in demand following a major reduction in import duties

This Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbaikars have purchased 55 kg of gold—15 kg more than last year—to offer to Ganpati, fueled by positive market sentiment following the reduction in the gold import duty

In a significant policy shift aimed at addressing both consumer demand and safety concerns, the Indian government is set to make hallmarking of 9-karat (KT) gold jewellery mandatory

India's recent gold import duty cut is expected to spark a surge in gold demand during the upcoming festive season. With duties reduced from 15% to 6%, the move aims to make gold more affordable for consumers and boost retail purchases amid the peak wedding and festival period

The Indian gold jewellery industry is poised for significant growth in the financial year 2025 (FY25), with revenue expected to increase by 13-15%, according to a report by ICRA

The Indian gold industry has announced the formation of the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES – pronounced as I-AAY-GES), a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) created by the Indian gold industry for the Indian gold industry and supported by the World Gold Council