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.
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.
GJEPC Launches InnovNXT 40 Under 40 to Spotlight Emerging Leaders in Gem and Jewellery Industry
Minister Aditi Tatkare Inaugurates Event Showcasing Innovation, Legacy and Youth-Driven Growth
The Everlasting Shine of Gold: A Cultural and Investment Perspective – World Gold Council Insights
For generations, gold has held a revered place in Indian culture, symbolizing good luck and heralding prosperous times. This deep-seated cultural bond continues to thrive, even as gold prices soar to unprecedented levels
Record high prices have dented jewellery demand: Sachin Jain, WGC
The skyrocketing price of gold is a matter of concern to the entire gold industry, but even more so for India, which is one of the largest consumers of gold worldwide. Driven by multiple factors, chiefly global economic uncertainties, inflation concerns, and a strong investment demand, these price movements have significant implications for retailers, consumers, and investors in India. In a conversation with Suneeta Kaul, Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council, dwells on the impact of high prices, the move towards organized retail in the country, the rising trend of digital gold investment, and more
Gold Demand in India Expected to Cool in 2025 Amid Rising Prices: WGC Report
India's gold demand is expected to moderate in 2025 due to record-high prices, which are likely to reduce jewellery consumption despite strong investment interest, the World Gold Council (WGC) reported on Wednesday
Budget 2025-26 has put India on the Growth Path, Industry Leaders say
Industry leaders have praised the Union Budget for boosting consumer demand through tax reforms, increasing disposable income, and supporting economic growth
World Gold Council Urges Government to Maintain Gold Import Duty in Budget 2025
The World Gold Council (WGC) has expressed concerns about the potential hike in gold import duties in India’s upcoming Union Budget for 2025
India’s Gold Duty Cut Expected to Drive Festive Buying Surge
India's recent gold import duty cut is expected to spark a surge in gold demand during the upcoming festive season. With duties reduced from 15% to 6%, the move aims to make gold more affordable for consumers and boost retail purchases amid the peak wedding and festival period
Indian Gold Industry Announces Formation of ‘Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards’ (IAGES)
The Indian gold industry has announced the formation of the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES – pronounced as I-AAY-GES), a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) created by the Indian gold industry for the Indian gold industry and supported by the World Gold Council
Budget 2024-25 a recipe for growth, industry leaders say
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget has been hailed by the gems and jewellery industry, with stakeholders calling the duty cuts a long-awaited step in the right direction
WGC Calls for Guidelines on Digital Gold Market in India
The World Gold Council (WGC), an international trade association, has urged India's finance ministry and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to establish clear guidelines and regulatory frameworks for the burgeoning digital gold business in the country
GJC’s Gems and Jewellery Banking Summit Advocates for Enhanced Financing Support
All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) hosted an inaugural one-day Gems and Jewellery Banking Summit at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai
Inauguration of Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai
The Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit was inaugurated today at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, marking a significant event for the industry
