Union Budget 2026–27 makes strong push for MSMEs, signals stability and cautious optimism
Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.
Silver Hits Historic $100 as Gold Nears $5,000 an Ounce
Silver surged above $100 per ounce for the first time ever, while gold reached record highs near $5,000, driven by strong safe-haven demand and tight physical supplies amid global economic uncertainties.
Senco Gold & Diamonds receives IAGES accreditation across 100+ stores
Senco Gold & Diamonds received IAGES accreditation across over 100 stores pan India on January 21, 2026, aligning operations with the association’s Code of Conduct to strengthen accountability and consumer confidence.
IAGES Launches National #PehlaCheckIAGES Campaign for Accredited Gold Buying
India’s gold industry body IAGES launches the #PehlaCheckIAGES campaign on December 4 in Mumbai, urging consumers to verify jewellers’ IAGES accreditation to promote ethical practices, transparency and sector-wide compliance.
DMCC Unveils FinX Platform as DPMC 2025 Concludes with Global Industry Participation
With over 1,000 global leaders in attendance, DMCC launches FinX — an integrated ecosystem connecting commodities, capital markets and fintech — reinforcing Dubai’s growing influence in physical and digital precious metals trade.
DMCC Sets New Benchmark with World’s Largest Silver Bar and First-Ever Tokenisation Initiative
DMCC unveils a record-setting 1,971kg silver bar at DPMC, partnering with Sam Precious Metals, Tokinvest and Brink’s to introduce the world’s first regulated tokenisation of a Guinness-recognised precious metal asset.
Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers Receives IAGES Accreditation for Ethical Gold Standards
Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers has received IAGES accreditation, reinforcing its legacy of trust, responsible sourcing, and transparency across the gold value chain, strengthening consumer confidence and leadership in India’s formalizing jewellery sector.
Bars and Coins Outshine Jewellery as Indians Splurge up to $11 Billion on Gold This Diwali
Investment-led buying dominates festive season demand, with over 40 tons of gold sold in two days
Vikas Kataria Foresees 45% Value Growth as Dhanteras Demand Shines Bright
With steady pre-bookings and upbeat consumer sentiment, the company anticipates a 10–15% rise in sales volume and up to 45% growth in value this Dhanteras
Rising Gold Prices Cast Shadow on India's Festive Jewellery Demand
India’s festive gold demand is likely to dip this year as soaring bullion prices threaten to dampen jewellery purchases, industry experts warn.
BIS Makes Silver Jewellery Hallmarking Mandatory from September; Gold Regulations Expanded
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced that hallmarking of silver jewellery will become mandatory starting September 1, marking a significant expansion of quality controls in India's precious metals market.
India Bullion & Jewellers Association Calls for Self-Hallmarking of Silver Jewellery
The India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) has urged the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to implement mandatory self-hallmarking for silver products by jewellers, rather than relying on external hallmarking agencies.
Gold Prices Face Near-Term Pressure but Outlook Remains Bullish, Say Analysts
Gold prices declined to their lowest levels in over a week on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising Treasury yields
Gold Prices May Breach Rs. 1 Lakh in H2 2025 Amid Global Uncertainty: Report
Gold prices are expected to remain on an upward trajectory in the second half of 2025, with projections suggesting a possible breach of Rs. 1 lakh per 10 grams, according to a recent market report
Malabar Gold & Diamonds Unveils Landmark Integrated Manufacturing Facility in Hyderabad, Reinforces Global Leadership
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s fifth-largest jewellery retailer, has inaugurated its largest and most advanced integrated jewellery manufacturing unit in Hyderabad. Spanning 3.45 lakh sq. ft. and employing over 2,750 artisans, the state-of-the-art facility significantly boosts the group’s global manufacturing capacity and reflects its long-term vision of positioning India as a hub for world-class jewellery craftsmanship
