Duty Hike on Gold, Silver Imports Puts India’s Jewellery Trade on Alert
As India raises gold import duty from 6% to 15% amid economic pressure and a weakening rupee, the jewellery industry is preparing for higher prices, evolving demand, and possible market disruption, discovers Khursheed Mistry.
Aisshpra Gems & Jewels Opens 16th Showroom in Jaunpur
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.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: A Radiant Fusion of Tradition, Tech, and the Rise of Price-to-Look Luxury
The trends observed during Akshaya Tritiya 2026 — ranging from the rise of men’s accessories to the adoption of quick-commerce — indicate a market that is successfully blending its deep cultural roots with the demands of a modern, convenience-oriented era, says Dhwani Rathod.
Dead Inventory: The Rs 100 Crore Challenge Inside Jewellery Showrooms
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.
P.C. Totuka & Sons named fine jewellery partner at Robb Report India’s Palace Privé
P.C. Totuka & Sons participated as Official Fine Jewellery Partner at Palace Privé by Robb Report India, held April 8–9, 2025, at Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior, showcasing heritage craftsmanship.
Hari Krishna Exports Hosts Employee Health Seminar in Mumbai
Hari Krishna Exports held a health seminar on April 4, 2026, in Mumbai, engaging 650 employees and families to promote preventive healthcare, holistic living, and workplace well-being initiatives.
What Every Jeweller Should Learn from Palmonas’s $40 Million Story. What Happened?
Palmonas’s Rs 373-crore funding story reveals how targeting the underserved middle market, building a strong brand, and executing omnichannel growth can redefine success for modern jewellers in India.
GJS April 2026 records 9,000 visitors with 350 exhibitors in Mumbai
All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council concluded GJS April 2026 in Mumbai on April 7, reporting 350 exhibitors, 650 booths and 9,000 visitors, driven by Akshay Tritiya demand and industry participation.
De Beers Group partners with Suryakumar Yadav for brand association
De Beers Group announced an association with cricketer Suryakumar Yadav on April 6, 2026, positioning natural diamonds alongside themes of resilience, time, and individuality to strengthen consumer connect in India.
Divine Solitaires launches 4–9 pointer diamonds at GJS 2026
Divine Solitaires introduced 4–9 pointer diamonds meeting its 123-parameter standards at GJS 2026, Mumbai, following six months of R&D, targeting growing demand for precision-crafted lightweight diamond jewellery.
Buyer Fatigue Tests Exhibitors Amid Back-to-Back Trade Shows
As multiple jewellery trade shows run consecutively across India, exhibitors face repeat buyers, cautious spending, and shorter attention spans, prompting shifts in merchandizing strategies and booth engagement approaches, discovers Dhwani Rathod
Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar Jewellers receives IAGES accreditation across 24 stores
Jagannath Gangaram Pednekar Jewellers secured IAGES accreditation across 24 stores in Maharashtra and Goa on March 24, 2026, reinforcing compliance, transparency and alignment with industry-led self-regulatory standards.
Focused Buying Defines IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026
Against the backdrop of global uncertainty, IIJS Bharat Tritaya 2026 reflects an industry that is balancing caution with business momentum, observes Khursheed Mistry.
Why Repeat Customers Matter More Than First-Time Conversions in Jewellery Retail
Jewellery retail is shifting from event-based transactions to long-term customer relationships. As buying behaviour evolves, repeat customers are emerging as the most reliable drivers of profitability, stability and sustained growth for retailers.
World Gold Council Launches ‘The Moment is Gold 2.0’ Campaign
World Gold Council launched the second phase of its ‘The Moment is Gold’ campaign on 4 March 2026 in Mumbai, positioning gold as an everyday purchase linked to personal milestones and achievements.
