Jos Alukkas launched the #ExchangeForTheNation campaign across India on May 27, 2026, promoting gold recycling and exchange amid calls to reduce dependence on imported gold and conserve foreign exchange reserves.

As jewellery consumers become more informed and cautious, retailers are increasingly facing delayed purchase decisions driven by friction in trust, storytelling, pricing clarity, customer engagement, and overall buying experience.

Kalyan Jewellers launched the Gold4India Initiative on May 12 to promote gold recirculation, reduce import dependence by five tonnes, formalise monetization channels, and encourage responsible jewellery consumption in India.

PNG Jewellers on May 13 launched Swarna Swaraj from Pune to promote domestic gold recirculation, lower-karat jewellery adoption and responsible consumption following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal on gold imports.

Aisshpra Gems & Jewels launched its 16th showroom in Jaunpur on May 7, expanding its Uttar Pradesh retail network and introducing its “Jewel Story” lightweight diamond jewellery collection to the region.

Dhirsons Jewellers has introduced its Mother’s Day campaign, ‘First Love. First Gold.’, featuring gold and diamond jewellery collections across stores and online to mark the occasion through themed retail storytelling.

Jos Alukkas inaugurated a new jewellery showroom in Valliyur, Tamil Nadu, on May 2, 2026, strengthening its retail footprint in South India through a high-footfall, transit-linked location strategy.

Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers has opened a 14,000 sq. ft. flagship showroom in Chennai’s Anna Salai, introducing a multi-format retail concept while outlining expansion plans across India and the United States.

Dassani Brothers introduces ‘Shubh Labh’ collection across India, combining traditional motifs, Polki and Jadau techniques with contemporary designs, targeting varied consumer segments and offering retailers a versatile, sellable product mix.

Aarnora Jewels launched its first flagship showroom in Secunderabad, Hyderabad on April 21, 2026, inaugurated by Nidhhi Agerwal, introducing 92.5 silver jewellery and a 77% exchange policy.

Kalyan Jewellers opened a new showroom in Gondia, Maharashtra on April 15, 2026, expanding its retail network with multiple collections, BIS hallmarked jewellery, and limited-period making charge offers.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds has introduced its Aanika natural diamond collection, endorsed by Kareena Kapoor Khan, targeting festive demand with heritage-inspired designs and a renewed focus on emotional storytelling and cultural symbolism.

Jewellery retailers across India face rising dead inventory levels, with 30–40% unsold stock locking capital, driven by changing consumer preferences, rising gold prices, and slower movement of traditional designs.

Kalyan Jewellers opened a new showroom in Ambernath, Maharashtra, on April 11, 2026 to expand regional presence, offering multiple collections, standardized pricing and promotional offers to attract local jewellery consumers.