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.

Gold rose to a more than three-month high on 21 August, supported by a weaker US dollar and technical momentum, while high prices continued to weigh on Indian retail demand.gold prices, gold jewellery, Indian retail demand, bullion market, gold rally, jewellery industry, silver prices, precious metals, gold buying, jewellery retailers

Keemti Jewels has opened its third Delhi-NCR store in Gurgaon in August 2026, taking its India retail network to 11 stores as the lab-grown diamond brand expands nationwide.

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Limited's IPO received 0.69 times subscription on August 17 in Mumbai, with strong anchor investor participation ahead of the issue's August 19 closing.

India’s gem and jewellery exports rose 2.44% to $9.17 billion during April-July 2026, supported by studded gold, silver and platinum jewellery despite weaker diamond shipments.

Mirari Jewels has introduced its Sacred Symbols Collection for Raksha Bandhan 2026, featuring 14K gold unisex signet rings and convertible Rakhis designed for everyday wear.

India’s jewellery exports increased 2.44% despite a decline in diamond shipments, reflecting differing trends across jewellery categories and continued pressure on the country’s diamond trade.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee and The Metropolitan Museum of Art have unveiled a six-piece jewellery collection drawing on imperial medallions, architecture, statuary and religious imagery from the museum’s collection.

Irasva Fine Jewellery has introduced a monsoon edit featuring 18K gold and natural diamond jewellery, with hoops, pendants, bracelets and sets priced between Rs 14,400 and Rs 84,235.

Senco Gold reported 67% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, with retail sales rising 50% and the showroom network expanding to 209 stores by June 2026.

Sabyasachi Mukherjee has entered a multi-year collaboration with New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, beginning with a high jewellery collection inspired by Byzantine art and craftsmanship.

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart will open its IPO on August 17, 2026, with a Rs 190–201 price band, seeking up to Rs 1,700 crore through a fresh issue and a promoter offer-for-sale.

MCX silver futures rose Rs 2,134 per kg on August 10, while gold declined Rs 360 as investors booked profits and awaited US inflation data for rate cues.

GIA Alumni Collective hosts networking event during IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026