Pune jewellers have reported continued demand for gold and silver Ganapati ornaments during Ganeshotsav, with buyers shifting towards lighter and smaller pieces as precious-metal prices remain elevated.

With new trade agreements opening markets, and shifting global sourcing strategies creating fresh opportunities, India’s gem and jewellery industry is entering an important phase. GJEPC Chairman Kirit Bhansali discusses India’s growing global role, emerging export opportunities, and the road ahead, with Suneeta Kaul.

Deepa Jewellers’ strong listing reflects robust investor appetite for organised jewellery businesses.

Titan-owned jewellery brand plans to expand beyond its traditional sub-?50,000 positioning, targeting higher-ticket diamond and gemstone purchases as it charts its next phase of growth.

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

Strong jewellery sales and higher store footfall at Titan indicate that consumer demand for gold remains resilient despite calls to curb purchases and a higher import duty.

The Zoori Mangalsutra combines traditional black beads and diamond detailing with a modular design that allows it to be worn in three ways.

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.

The new service targets lightweight, daily-wear and gifting-led jewellery, with four-hour delivery currently available across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

TBZ shares zoomed 20% to hit their upper circuit on Tuesday after GRT Jewellers signed a deal to acquire a 74.12% promoter stake for up to Rs 1,033.71 crore, triggering a mandatory open offer.

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

GRT Jewellers has agreed to acquire 74.12% of listed retailer Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri for Rs 1,033.71 crore, taking control of the 162-year-old brand and expanding its pan-India retail footprint.

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