The Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) urges consumers across India to verify retailer accreditation before buying gold this Akshaya Tritiya, promoting transparency, ethical sourcing, and trust in jewellery transactions.

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.

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.

Indian maison earns global recognition for responsible luxury, achieving 73% score in ESG certification

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

The video content series spans over 24 matches and will revolve around experts and fans engaging with each other to pick a ‘Man of Platinum of the day’ for each of these matches

The Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF), the apex body coordinating the common social intervention efforts of the gem and jewellery industry in India, was conferred with the Best Charitable Association Puraskar at the prestigious 35th Jamnalal Bajaj Uchit Vyavahar Puraskar organised by Council for Fair Business Practices (CFBP).

Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council states that now’s the right time for the Indian gold industry to have its own SRO and publishes a report

Mike Oswin, Global Head, Market Structure and Innovation, WGC throws light on RGIPs, its benefits and how they are going to be implemented in India across the entire value chain, from the dealers to end consumer

This initiative will bring in transparency and build confidence in buyers and bankers 

The excitement around Akshaya Tritiya may not be the same as it was a decade ago, however, a majority of the people still believe in the ‘auspiciousness’ of gold. Surprisingly, diamond jewellery demand is also seeing an upward demand

World Gold Council (WGC) states that ongoing elections may act as headwin for gold demand due to restrictions on persons carrying cash exceeding Rs 50000. 

The All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has urged the consumer affairs ministry for standardisation in hallmarking purity across the country

With an interesting mix of industry and non-industry experts, the first day of the summit definitely proved to be a learning platform for industry personnel says Vijetha Rangabashyam.