The World Gold Council’s immersive experience combines gold’s history, investment performance and virtual jewellery trials to engage Gen Z, encourage lifestyle-led purchases and create new opportunities for jewellery retailers. Preeti Kulkarni finds out how the initiative aims to reshape the way younger consumers perceive gold jewellery.

With ambitious plans to connect the silver trade, and unlock new growth opportunities, Ujjwal Derewala, Chairman, Jaipur Silver Association, discusses industry challenges, evolving consumer preferences, and Jaipur’s global aspirations in a conversation with Suneeta Kaul.

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.

The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council welcomed GST 2.0 measures on prosecution thresholds, penalties, refunds and rate-change schedules, citing potential benefits for compliance, cash flow and business planning.

The Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal deleted a Rs 20.45 lakh addition linked to family gold jewellery, ruling that CBDT seizure guidelines cannot automatically determine how much jewellery a taxpayer can explain.

The 11th edition of COUTURE India opens in New Delhi with five jewellery leaders, over 100 exhibitors and 700 retailers and buyers from across India.

The 14th Delhi Jewellery & Gem Fair will bring 650-plus exhibitors to Bharat Mandapam from September 26-28, with a focus on value-conscious jewellery, silver and technology.

Jaipur jeweller Sunil Kothari has been named the BJP’s candidate for Jaipur mayor, with the formal election scheduled for September 25 and the final declaration expected after the voting process.

he Bureau of Indian Standards has raised the hallmarking fee for gold jewellery to Rs 75 per article from Rs 45, increasing the compliance cost for jewellers while retaining the silver fee at Rs 35.

The government plans to make silver jewellery hallmarking mandatory from October 2026, expanding BIS oversight as silver consumption, prices and jewellery trade volumes rise.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has urged Jaipur and Yamanashi jewellery associations to deepen technology and investment cooperation during a meeting with a Japanese delegation

The government is considering changes to its gold deposit framework, including a role for jewellers, to bring more privately held gold into the financial system and reduce import dependence.

Rising gold prices are influencing festive and wedding jewellery demand, with retailers and consumers showing greater interest in lightweight designs and distinctive chains, according to the report.

Kumar Jewels has launched The Maharani Edit, a bridal Polki collection drawing on royal Indian jewellery traditions, with chokers, necklaces and statement pieces for wedding occasions