Organized jewellers are expanding cash-for-gold programmes ahead of the festive season as elevated bullion prices affect fresh demand and retailers seek greater access to recycled gold.

Rising gold prices are pushing Indian jewellers towards lower-purity jewellery, with 9-carat offerings gaining traction as retailers seek more accessible price points for consumers.

Aditya Birla Capital will enter India’s gold loan market, targeting 1,000 dedicated branches over three years as rising gold values support secured lending demand.

Gadgil on family restructuring, budget-conscious gold buying, bridging legacy with a digital-first generation, and why his new book, Choosing Gold, is his story first and a PNG story second.

Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd was added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index on August 17, as the jewellery maker reported positive operating cash flow for the quarter.

IAGES and SPJIMR have launched a six-month executive programme for young gold and jewellery business leaders, covering finance, strategy, technology, governance and family business.

India’s jewellery exports increased 2.44% despite a decline in diamond shipments, reflecting differing trends across jewellery categories and continued pressure on the country’s diamond trade.

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.

IIJS 2026 ended with healthy buyer attendance and active enquiries, while retailers remained selective on quantities, focusing on immediate demand, inventory rotation and festive requirements.

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.

Rokde Jewellers has introduced a new brand identity through a campaign featuring Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh, as the Nagpur-based retailer prepares to expand beyond Vidarbha.

PNG Jewellers has rebranded its lightweight diamond jewellery brand LiteStyle as Yoou, with the business planning to expand its presence from 13 outlets to 100 stores by 2030.

Thailand’s gem and jewellery sector, including gold, generated $26.6 billion in exports in 2025, strengthening the country’s position as an international jewellery manufacturing and trading centre.

Titan’s jewellery business grew 39% in Q1FY27, while buyer growth, premium products and store expansion supported the earnings outlook despite elevated gold prices and margin pressures.