Rahul Desai has announced Season 4 of Loupe Insight, The New Code of Luxury Jewellery, examining luxury retail, customer expectations and strategies for jewellery professionals across India’s jewellery business sector.

Jewellery stocks fell on September 1 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid unnecessary gold purchases, citing Swadeshi and self-reliance, raising concerns over demand and jewellery buying patterns.

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

Madhya Pradesh-based Kataria Jewellers has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising 16 million fresh equity shares, with proceeds earmarked for stores, debt repayment and corporate purposes.

India’s INR 7 lakh crore jewellery market is seeing lower gold volumes but higher consumer spending, prompting retailers to focus on lightweight, lower-carat and studded jewellery.

Priority Jewels Limited's Rs 91.50 crore IPO opens August 28 and closes September 1, with the Mumbai-based B2B jewellery manufacturer listing on NSE and BSE on September 4.

Organized jewellers are expanding cash-for-gold programmes ahead of the festive season as elevated bullion prices affect fresh demand and retailers seek greater access to recycled gold.

Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week as investors await key US economic data, while elevated levels could trigger profit-booking in bullion markets.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has launched Nayraa, a natural gemstone jewellery collection, as part of its Gemstone Jewellery Festival across four southern states.

Rising gold prices are pushing Indian jewellers towards lower-purity jewellery, with 9-carat offerings gaining traction as retailers seek more accessible price points for consumers.

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India’s gold market is showing signs of recovery in August as prices rebound, jewellery demand improves and retailers rebuild inventories ahead of the festive season, World Gold Council says

GSI has begun issuing colour trade-name reports for Pigeon Blood ruby, Royal Blue and Padparadscha sapphire in Jaipur and Mumbai, marking their first issuance in India.