India’s Gold Import Duty Hike May Reduce Demand by 10% in 2026: WGC
World Gold Council says India’s increase in gold import duty from 6% to 15% could reduce 2026 jewellery and investment demand by 50-60 tonnes amid weaker sentiment and higher unofficial inflows.
SMR Jewels IPO to Open on May 26 at Rs 128–135 Price Band
Ahmedabad-based SMR Jewels Limited will launch its SME IPO on May 26, 2026, with a price band of Rs 128–135 per share to support business and corporate funding requirements.
Less Gold, More Money: A Record Quarter By Rupee, A Different Story By Gram
India's listed jewellers have posted their best March quarter on record. Strip out a 79% rise in the gold price, and a quieter, more uncomfortable picture emerges — one the unorganized trade and several regional listings have already started to live with.
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Raises Rs 800 Crore for Retail and Manufacturing Expansion
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond has secured over Rs 800 crore to expand retail operations, increase manufacturing capacity and scale deep-tech diamond applications across jewellery, semiconductor and industrial sectors globally.
World Gold Council Reports Shift from Jewellery to Investment Demand in Q1 2026
World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 report shows global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year as record prices reduced jewellery volumes but boosted bar, coin and ETF investment demand worldwide.
What Every Jeweller Should Learn from Palmonas’s $40 Million Story. What Happened?
Palmonas’s Rs 373-crore funding story reveals how targeting the underserved middle market, building a strong brand, and executing omnichannel growth can redefine success for modern jewellers in India.
GIFT City Can Emerge as Global Hub for Institutional Gold Funds, Says Artha Bharat
At IFSCA’s Global Securities Markets Conclave in Mumbai, Artha Bharat Investment Managers said GIFT City could become a global gold fund hub if digital access is supported by legal enforceability and regulatory oversight.
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery Files IPO at Rs 367–Rs 386 Price Band
PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery will open its Rs 3,800 million IPO on February 24, 2026, to fund 15 new stores and marketing, with shares priced at Rs 367–Rs 386 per share.
Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor Invest in QWEEN Ahead of India Launch
Bollywood actors Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor have invested in luxury jewellery brand QWEEN, which is preparing to enter the Indian market with its first experiential stores in early 2026.
World Gold Council Unveils ‘It’s Aaj Ka Gold’ Campaign to Promote Gold ETFs Among Young Indian Investors
World Gold Council launches its first India-focused Gold ETF awareness campaign, positioning gold as a modern, digitally accessible investment for young investors, emphasizing affordability, transparency, liquidity and physical backing.
Bars and Coins Outshine Jewellery as Indians Splurge up to $11 Billion on Gold This Diwali
Investment-led buying dominates festive season demand, with over 40 tons of gold sold in two days
Senco Gold & Diamonds Reports 20–25% Value Growth This Dhanteras, Despite Dip in Volumes
Consumers opt for budget-friendly karatage, digital payments, and meaningful purchases over quantity
Maharashtra Unveils India’s First Gem & Jewellery Policy 2025 GJEPC Hails Milestone Move
The landmark policy aims to attract Rs.1 lakh crore in investments and generate over 5 lakh new jobs, positioning Maharashtra as a global hub for jewellery manufacturing, exports, and design.
Lucira Raises Record $5.5 Million Seed Round to Redefine India's Fine Jewellery Market
Lucira Jewelry, a design-first fine jewellery brand founded by industry veterans Rupesh and Vandana Jain, has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, marking the largest-ever seed round for a jewellery startup in India.
India-Saudi Jewellery Trade Ties in Focus at Inaugural SAJEX 2025
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) will host the first Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025) from September 11–13 at the Jeddah Superdome, in what is being seen as a major step in strengthening jewellery trade ties between India and Saudi Arabia.
