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.

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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.

With Akshaya Tritiya around the corner, jewellery retailers are unveiling festive offers, exclusive collections, and smart buying schemes to attract customers and maximize seasonal sales momentum across India.

The IJ Powerlist 2026 celebrated 30 influential changemakers steering India’s jewellery industry forward. From retail expansion to export leadership, the platform recognized visionaries driving transformation, professionalism, and long-term growth across the organized jewellery ecosystem.

The 18th edition of IIJS Bharat-Signature is scheduled from January 8 2026 to January 12 2026 at the JIO World Convention Centre Bombay Exhibition Centre. The event is expected to unite the entire global gem and jewellery community under one roof. With a diverse array of exhibitors and industry leaders, the 18th edition promises to be a convergence of innovation, networking, and business opportunities.

Estele launches a new lightweight jewellery edit crafted for bridesmaids and wedding guests seeking style without discomfort, offering easy-to-wear designs ideal for sangeets, receptions and high-energy celebrations.

Divine Solitaires’ new wedding campaign positions the diamond mangal sutra as a powerful symbol of protection, unity and lifelong partnership, reinforcing the brand’s craftsmanship, ethics and value-driven assurance for modern brides.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds launches the landmark 15th edition of its Brides of India campaign, featuring 22 brides and 10 celebrities, spotlighting India’s culturally rooted bridal craftsmanship and pan-India design versatility for today’s evolved consumers.

The JJS–IJ Design Awards Jury Meet evaluated 135 finalists from 834 entries across 30 cities, unveiling new categories that reflect India’s evolving design landscape.

Angara introduces ‘Angara Man’, a handcrafted, customizable men’s fine jewellery collection featuring modern signets, bands, gemstone accents and engineered designs, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s India strategy ahead of International Men’s Day.

The JJS Exhibitors Meet previewed a significantly expanded show with a new floor plan, global delegations, leadership insights and the upcoming JJS–IJ Design Awards, reinforcing JJS’s status as a premier B2B jewellery platform.

D.P. Abhushan Ltd. has unveiled its grand “World of Diamonds” exhibition in Ajmer, showcasing award-winning natural diamond jewellery, bridal collections, and signature designs that highlight India’s artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship.

Despite soaring gold rates, PC Jeweller delivered a robust second-quarter performance, posting higher profits and stronger revenues as consumers continued to purchase lighter-carat jewellery and gold coins across India.