Retailers highlight how financially independent women are increasingly buying jewellery for themselves, boosting demand for lightweight gold and diamond jewellery across metros and smaller cities, finds out Dhwani Rathod.

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.

Kumari Fine Jewellery entered franchise sports on February 6, 2026 with Kumari Jets at ASTCL in Mumbai, aiming to engage younger urban consumers through cricket, entertainment visibility and OTT broadcast.

Dhirsons Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. has introduced its Temple Treasures jewellery collection at its Lajpat Nagar flagship store in New Delhi on February 5, 2026, highlighting traditional temple-inspired gold designs for ceremonial wear.

Palmonas’ latest campaign reflects how jewellery marketing is being reworked through narrative-led celebrity use, product-first communication, and lower entry price points, as brands align messaging with everyday consumption habits.

Silver jewellery is having a moment at IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 – exhibitors are displaying it prominently, and retailers are buying it in significant quantities, reports Khursheed Mistry.

D.P. Jewellers launches a multi-city jewellery exhibition series across Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh from December 2025 to January 2026, targeting festive and wedding demand through category-focused showcases in key markets.

Indian jewellery retail is undergoing a quiet but powerful shift. Consumers are not buying for rituals or gold value anymore — they are buying for identity, wearability, and emotional connection. Retailers must adapt or risk falling behind.

Golubhai Badalia Diamonds , Kolkata, operates on both sides of the trade — as a manufacturer and as a retailer. The company offers valuable insights into how India’s festive season shapes the future of design, production, and consumer trust.

Senco Gold & Diamonds launches festive campaign with Kiara Advani for the launch of the ‘Shagun Collection’ this Dhanteras

This festive season, Reliance Jewels is ringing in Diwali with a dazzling new collection, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Bollywood icon Raveena Tandon and her daughter, Rasha Thadani, as the brand’s inaugural ambassadors.

New initiative targets Gen Z and Millennials, redefining gold as a symbol of modern self-expression.

Innovative booking schemes are giving customers confidence to shop worry-free ahead of Dussehra and Dhanteras.

Kalyan Jewellers has partnered with Swiggy’s quick commerce arm, Instamart, to launch a Raksha Bandhan campaign titled “Gehna for Behna”, combining festive tradition with digital convenience.