Old Gold Sales Rise as Prices Cross INR 1.6 Lakh
Rising gold prices are prompting Indian consumers to sell old jewellery for cash, while organised jewellers expand cash-for-gold programmes to increase recycled gold supply.
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Shares List at 32% Premium
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart made its stock-market debut on August 24, with shares listing at a premium on BSE and NSE after strong demand for its ?1,700-crore IPO.
Gold Rally Continues as High Prices Weigh on Indian Jewellery Demand
Gold rose to a more than three-month high on 21 August, supported by a weaker US dollar and technical momentum, while high prices continued to weigh on Indian retail demand.gold prices, gold jewellery, Indian retail demand, bullion market, gold rally, jewellery industry, silver prices, precious metals, gold buying, jewellery retailers
Ekatra Jewels Raises Rs 10 Crore, Valuation Reaches Rs 100 Crore
Ekatra Jewels has raised Rs 10 crore from strategic investors within 100 days of launch, taking its valuation to Rs 100 crore to support expansion and product development.
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO Subscribed 69% on Day 1
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Limited's IPO received 0.69 times subscription on August 17 in Mumbai, with strong anchor investor participation ahead of the issue's August 19 closing.
IIG marks 32nd convocation with 150 graduates
International Institute of Gemology held its 32nd convocation in Mumbai, recognising 150 graduates across gemology, diamonds, jewellery design, manufacturing and retail disciplines.
Aukera raises Rs 90 crore to expand laboratory-grown diamond jewellery business
Bengaluru-based laboratory-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has secured Rs 90 crore in debt funding led by Alteria Capital to support retail expansion, product development, omnichannel growth and hiring across India.
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds Raises Rs 275 Crore to Fund Manufacturing and Retail Expansion
Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds has raised Rs 275 crore through a promoter-led funding round to strengthen manufacturing, expand retail operations across India, and scale its vertically integrated business model.
GJEPC Urges RBI to Ease Banking Norms for Gem and Jewellery Exporters
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council has sought regulatory relief from the Reserve Bank of India, citing liquidity constraints, extended payment cycles and financing challenges affecting India’s export-oriented gem and jewellery sector.
Central Banks Signal Continued Growth in Gold Reserves: World Gold Council Survey
The World Gold Council’s 2026 Central Bank Gold Reserves Survey finds most respondents expect global gold holdings to rise over the next year amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Advit Jewels IPO to Open on June 23 at Price Band of Rs 130-138 Per Share
Advit Jewels Limited will launch its maiden IPO from June 23-25, 2026, with a price band of Rs 130-138 per share to raise funds for working capital, debt repayment and corporate purposes.
Gargi by PNGS Opens New Kiosks in Kolkata and Ghaziabad
Gargi by PNGS has expanded its retail network with new kiosks in Kolkata and Ghaziabad during May 2026, strengthening its presence in North and East India as part of its FY27 growth plan.
Billion-Year Paradox: Do We Ever Own Diamonds?
Canada-based visual artist Reena Ahluwalia frames the “Century Question”: How does a diamond’s legacy survive the hand that currently holds it?
SMR Jewels IPO Closes With QIB Demand Outpacing Retail Participation
SMR Jewels’ Rs 63.74 crore SME IPO closed on June 3 with institutional investors subscribing the QIB portion 2.35 times, while overall subscription remained below one time amid muted retail demand.
SMR Jewels Opens Rs 67.23 Crore SME IPO
Ahmedabad-based SMR Jewels launched its SME IPO on May 26 with a Rs 128–135 price band, aiming to raise Rs 67.23 crore for expansion, working capital and debt repayment initiatives.
