Making Gold Less ‘Boring’: World Gold Council Turns to Technology to Engage Young Consumers
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.
World Gold Council Launches Immersive Gold Experience in Mumbai
The World Gold Council has launched an interactive gold installation at Phoenix Palladium, Mumbai, running from October 9 to November 9, 2026, to engage younger consumers through technology and storytelling.
IAGES Brings Gold Industry Stakeholders Together at Trust Circle 2026
IAGES hosted Trust Circle 2026 in New Delhi, bringing stakeholders from refining, bullion, manufacturing, assaying, hallmarking, retail and digital investment gold together.
How Is Couture India 2026 Different From the Previous Editions?
From new materials and lightweight designs to emerging suppliers, wider sourcing and stronger seasonal relevance, COUTURE India 2026 showed how the format has evolved, discovers Preeti Kulkarni
Goldman Sachs Sees Gold Rally Resuming, Calls USD 4,000 A Key Floor
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.
Gold Rally Continues as High Prices Weigh on Indian Jewellery Demand
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
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO Subscribed 69% on Day 1
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.
Sabyasachi, The Met unveil six-piece high jewellery collection
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.
Sabyasachi partners with The Met on high jewellery collection
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.
GJEPC Marks 21st India Pavilion at JCK Las Vegas 2026
GJEPC inaugurated the India Pavilion and India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026, showcasing 33 exporters and award-winning jewellery designs to strengthen India's global market presence.
India’s KP Dialogue 2026 Focuses on Traceability, ESG and Consumer Confidence in Natural Diamonds
The Forum on KP Dialogue 2026, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, under India’s Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026, discussed issues such as credibility, consumer confidence, compliance, and the evolving future of responsible natural diamonds, reports Khursheed Mistry.
World Gold Council Reports Shift from Jewellery to Investment Demand in Q1 2026
World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 report shows global gold demand rose 2% year-on-year as record prices reduced jewellery volumes but boosted bar, coin and ETF investment demand worldwide.
Finance Minister unveils IIGJ Udupi as gem and jewellery skill development centre
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated IIGJ Udupi on April 28, in Karnataka, highlighting skilling, employment and industry-led training, while IIGJ signed an MoU with IIT Madras for lab-grown diamond certification.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Jewellery Retailers Unveil Glittering Offers to Drive Festive Buying
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.
Bharat Diamond Bourse hosts Leadership Series with MUBRI and WGC executives
Bharat Diamond Bourse organized a Leadership Series session in Mumbai featuring MUBRI President Ali Pastorini and WGC India CEO Sachin Jain, addressing Latin America demand, trade barriers, and domestic market outlook.
